How Small Decisions Today Can Double Farm Impact in the Next 5 Years with Tracy Blackburn

How Small Decisions Today Can Double Farm Impact in the Next 5 Years with Tracy Blackburn

March 31, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 7 · Episode 282

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Tracy Blackburn discusses how small decisions can significantly impact farm profits over the next five years.

How Small Decisions Today Can Double Farm Profits in the Next 5 Years Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast with host, Jack Cresswell. Discover the multifaceted world of contemporary agriculture through the lens of Tracy Blackburn, a lifelong farmer involved in NSW Farmers. This episode unpacks her diverse experiences, industry challenges, and the importance of collective action in shaping the future of farming. Let's shape our futures together, I firmly believe all farmers should be on their state/territory organisations. In this episode Tracy Blackburn shares her journey from growing up in Armidale to managing a large family farm in central NSW Insights into the daily routine of a modern farmer balancing on-farm and off-farm roles The significance of decision-making and the concept of "compounding" in farming operations Industry concerns including commodity prices, environmental pressures, and legislative challenges The value of community involvement, policy influence, and networking within NSW Farmers Opportunities and benefits of joining industry organizations for young farmers The impact of external factors such as global markets, trade disruptions, and overseas policies…

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