2024 Farm Gross Margin Guide

Summary

The Farm Gross Margin Guide will help farmers and advisers compare the gross margins of enterprises, paddocks and rotations and their respective sensitivity to changes in production, cost and price to ultimately make the best decisions to maximise the chances of a successful season.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Make sure to download and save the Excel files onto your computer before opening and using. If opened directly from the website, the functionality within the spreadsheet will not work.
  • Please read the “Instructions” tab before using. Before you start you will need to enable macros, otherwise the program will not work.
  • This version will only work with Excel versions 2013 and above for Windows. It is not compatible with Excel for Mac, ipad, Android, tablets etc.

The Farm Gross Margin and Enterprise Planning Guide 2026 is a gross margin template for cropping and livestock enterprises.

  • Provides representative gross margins for all major extensive crop and livestock enterprises across South Australia
  • Compares the sensitivity of profit of enterprises to a change in production and price
  • Includes a comprehensive list of major cropping and livestock input costs
  • Provides a critical review of managing variability and risk in farm business enterprises
  • Introduces the case for the agricultural sector to reduce carbon emissions and intensity.

» IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EXCEL FILE «

  • This version will only work with Excel versions 365 and above for Windows only. It will not work with Excel for Mac, ipad, Android, tablets etc.
  • Microsoft will automatically block the macros in this file from working. Follow these steps to access:
      • Download and save the Excel file onto your computer before opening and using. If opened directly from the website, the functionality within the spreadsheet will not work.
      • Right-click the file in File Explorer and choose Properties.
      • Check the Unblock box at the bottom and click Apply.
      • Open the file and click Enable Content” if prompted.
  • Read the “Instructions” tab before using.

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