Hi from Sydney

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Thu, 01/28/2016 - 13:13 #1

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Puck06
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
Joined: 01/28/2016 - 13:00

Hi from Sydney

Hi, I'm Sam

 

I'm investigating buying a farm in the Nabiac / Taree area and really have no idea what I'm doing.  Have always lived in the city.  Can anyone suggest a book to read / course to do that woudl give me a starting point at what I should be looking at.  The only things I've though of are water availability and soil condition.

Thanks

Sam

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Sun, 02/21/2016 - 16:43 #2
charlie
Last seen: 12/26/2018 - 09:21
Joined: 05/31/2011 - 09:44

Hi Sam,

 

Welcome to Farmstyle and the forum. You are not alone here, there are lots of other people in a similar position to you who are just starting out.

 

The types of thing's that you should be considering prior to buying a farm include:

- Water resources

- Legal requirements (section 32)
- Land capability and stocking rates
- Fencing 
- Declared weeds
- Soil management
- Pastures
- Native vegetation quality
- Infrastructure (fencing, yards)
- Location to market and rural suppliers
- Determine property’s: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)
 
Ideally you should have an idea of what you want to farm prior to purchasing, that way you can ensure that you purchase a farm will meet your needs.
 
Regarding books to read I would start with the basics like:
Once you get a better grasp on what you would like to do you can get then more specific.
 
Does anyone else have any other tips when buying a farm?
 
Charlie
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