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Beyond Weight: The True Measure of Feedlot Productivity

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Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis of Exclusion Fencing

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Agricultural Consultants and Experts in Farm Business Strategy.

Agrista works with rural and regional Australian businesses in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA, WA & TAS.

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Boost your grazing business with Excel!

Excel Workshop For Grazing Enterprises

Fri, 31 Oct, 8:45am - 3pm AEDT

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Benchmarking in Hay 🐑📊🐮

Ellie headed out to catch up with the Hay benchmarking group...

If you’ve ever downloaded an Excel file and felt stuck, this hands-on workshop is for you.

Join @centraltablelandslls and Jess Paton from @agrista.au for a practical, three-quarter-day session tailored specifically for graziers.

You’ll gain:
💫confidence using Excel from the ground up
💫real grazing business examples to make it relevant
💫skills to track costs, plan better, and boost profitability.

Fri, 31 Oct, 8:45am - 3pm AEDT @ the Cudal Community Centre
Supported and subsidised by @centraltablelandslls

Register via 🔗 in bio 👆

Limited numbers. Grab your spot.
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#ExcelForGraziers #GrazingBusiness #AgEvents #FarmBusiness #Pastoral #SheepAndBeef #AgWorkshops #Profitability #Agrista #LocalLandServices #FarmManagement

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If you’ve ever downloaded an Excel file and felt stuck, this hands-on workshop is for...

Excited to be heading to Longreach for the Leading Sheep Forum.🐑

@agrista.au will be sharing insights on the key profitability drivers for sheep and wool businesses in western Queensland.

Looking forward to seeing you there.
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#LeadingSheep #AWI #SheepFarming #WoolIndustry #Agriculture #FarmBusiness #WesternQueensland #SheepAndWool #AgInsights #FarmProfitability #RuralAustralia

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Excited to be heading to Longreach for the Leading Sheep Forum.🐑

@agrista.au will be sharing...

Why benchmark with Agrista?

"The benchmarking group has created a network of like-minded people with a common set of goals and aspirations. Through the establishment of better practices, we have seen a significant improvement in the financial performance of our business whilst maintaining pastures and animal husbandry. "

👉 Ready to grow your farm business with confidence? Join Agrista’s benchmarking community and start making smarter, data-driven decisions today.

Real Results. Real Connections.
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#BenchmarkingSuccess #Agrista #SouthwestSlopes #SustainableFarming #PastureManagement

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Why benchmark with Agrista?

"The benchmarking group has created a network of like-minded people with...

Ellie and Jess headed to the Central West this week.

The @centralwestlls benchmarking groups bring together farm businesses from across the region.

The workshops looked at the key performance indicators from the participants benchmarking results. Lots of learning and insights.

A great few days.
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#agricultureaustralia #benchmarking #farmbusiness #centralwestnsw #centralwestlocallandservices

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Ellie and Jess headed to the Central West this week.

The @centralwestlls benchmarking groups bring...

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Ellie & Jess have been working with the @centralwestlls benchmarking groups in Gilgandra and Dubbo...

Del Prado Rural 2025.

Uruguay’s biggest Agro-Industrial and Commercial Show and International Livestock Exhibition.

@juanmdutradasr (@agrista.au team member) had the honour of judging the Merino rams, with renowned livestock expert @robertocardellino also onsite. An incredible showcase of genetics, innovation, and industry connections.
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#DelPrado2025 #UruguayAg #MerinoSheep #LivestockExhibition #AgInnovation #SheepIndustry

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Del Prado Rural 2025.

Uruguay’s biggest Agro-Industrial and Commercial Show and International Livestock Exhibition.

@juanmdutradasr...

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Our benchmarking groups bring together like-minded producers who share common goals and aspirations. Get onboard....

Big weekend ahead?

A reminder that individual benchmarking inputs are due Monday, 15 September 2025. 🗓️

If you’re still getting your numbers sorted, please get in touch.

We can help you get across the line. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾
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#FarmBusiness #AgData #FarmBenchmarking #RuralAustralia #Agrista

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Big weekend ahead?

A reminder that individual benchmarking inputs are due Monday, 15 September 2025....

John and Jess headed north to Rockhampton this week to present at the @meatandlivestockaustralia Livestock Advisor Essentials (LAE) program.

LAE equips early-career livestock professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks to thrive in the red meat industry, covering everything from feedbase and business to the value chain and people management.

In Rockhampton, they delivered the “Building Blocks of Business” workshop to a fantastic group of participants. As always, the program was seamlessly run by Lauren @pinionadvisory ⭐, making it a valuable experience for everyone involved.
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#LivestockAdvisors #RedMeatIndustry #FarmBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment #AgricultureAustralia #MLA #FutureLeaders #AgCareers

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John and Jess headed north to Rockhampton this week to present at the @meatandlivestockaustralia Livestock...

Boost your flock’s performance and join our hands-on sheep management workshop.

Got questions about ewe nutrition or lambing success? This workshop is your chance to learn from leading experts and take home practical tips to lift productivity and lamb survival.

Hear from:

Dr Sue Street (NSW DPIRD) – Ewe nutrition essentials

Lara Mitchell (Riverina LLS) – Lamb autopsies for better survival

Ellie Hays (AGRISTA) – The value of benchmarking

📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and ask the experts directly!

👉 RSVP via our website or visit www.nsw.gov.au/lls-events
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Boost your flock’s performance and join our hands-on sheep management workshop.

Got questions about ewe...

🐃 Beyond Weight: The True Measure of Feedlot Productivity 🐄

Feed cost is the biggest driver of profitability in feedlots. That’s why tracking intake and feed conversion efficiency matters more than liveweight gains.

Read this article on our website by contributor, Tom Keogh. 🔗 available in bio. 👆
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🐃 Beyond Weight: The True Measure of Feedlot Productivity 🐄

Feed cost is the biggest...

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It’s been great to see the transformation of this business over the past three and...

✨ Expressions of Interest – Excel Workshop for Grazing Enterprises ✨

Have you ever downloaded a spreadsheet but struggled to use it?

We’re running an **Introductory Excel for Grazing Enterprises Workshop** with **Jess Paton** from Agrista.

This practical, hands-on session will step through the very basics of Microsoft Excel, with grazing business examples to help with your business management.

✅ Get familiar with Excel
✅ Create & link worksheets
✅ Enter, copy & sort data
✅ Use simple formulas
✅ Build confidence with spreadsheets

📍 Interested in having this workshop run in your area?
👉 Scan the QR code below or get in touch with Jess:
📧 [jess@agrista.com.au](mailto:jess@agrista.com.au) | 📞 0448 999 646
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#Agrista #ExcelWorkshop #GrazingEnterprises #FarmBusiness #ConnectAg

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✨ Expressions of Interest – Excel Workshop for Grazing Enterprises ✨

Have you ever downloaded...

Twelve sets of eyes see more than one.

Our South West Slopes (SWS) Benchmarking Group has been running since 2013. While some members have changed over the years, many remain, and the group has grown into a strong, connected network.

The last visit to this business was pre-COVID, and since then the business has continued to evolve. During this visit, the group engaged in valuable discussions around tactical issues and future planning. With 12 sets of eyes, opinions, and experiences in the room, the group provides unique perspectives to support sound decision-making.
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Twelve sets of eyes see more than one.

Our South West Slopes (SWS) Benchmarking Group...

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12 sets of eyes see more than one.

Our SWS Benchmarking Group has been running...

🚨 Countdown is on! 🚨

Only 17 days … If you benchmark with Agrista and are NOT part of a Benchmarking Group, the deadline for submitting your inputs is September 15, 2025. 🏃
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🚨 Countdown is on! 🚨

Only 17 days … If you benchmark with Agrista and...

✨ Murray Benchmarking Group ✨

Great day yesterday covering seasonal conditions, feeding, stocking rates, farm safety & pasture preparation. 🌱

Benchmarking = see where you stand, learn from like-minded producers, take action, and grow a stronger, more profitable farm business.🚜🐃🐑💪

Get in touch with Agrista via our website.
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✨ Murray Benchmarking Group ✨

Great day yesterday covering seasonal conditions, feeding, stocking rates, farm...

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A top day.

✨Murray Benchmarking Group Meeting ✨Timely discussions about seasonal conditions, feeding, stocking rates,...

💡 Thinking about exclusion fencing? Wondering if it’s worth the investment?

Our Exclusion Fencing Calculator shows you the real ROI in just 2 simple steps. Enter your stocking rate, fence distance & maintenance needs, and get a clear breakdown of costs vs. returns — straight to your inbox.

✅ Works for new or existing fences
✅ Fast, practical & farmer-friendly
✅ Helps you make confident investment decisions

👉 to our website _ under Tools.
👉Or click the link 🔗 in our bio that says “Tools for forward-thinking Producers.”
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💡 Thinking about exclusion fencing? Wondering if it’s worth the investment?

Our Exclusion Fencing Calculator...

In 2019, @centraltablelandslls launched the Feral Animal Exclusion Fence Grant Project, calling for expressions of interest from land managers. The program offered funding to successful applicants to support the installation of exclusion fencing. This approach reflects the growing recognition of exclusion fencing as a viable and effective tool for managing wild dogs.

In 2024, @ellie_hays @agrista.au was engaged to carry out a return on investment (ROI) evaluation of the electric fences installed on two properties that participated in the program. The study highlighted the importance of wild dog management due to the significant economic, social and environmental impacts of wild dogs and other external species in Australia.

If you are considering Exclusion Fencing, this article is for you.

Read it on our website.
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#ReturnOnInvestment #FarmProfitability #SustainableFarming #EnvironmentalManagement #ResilientFarming #gallagherwestonfence

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In 2019, @centraltablelandslls launched the Feral Animal Exclusion Fence Grant Project, calling for expressions of...

Agrista currently benchmarks $3.6 billion dollars of assets under management with corporate and family farms.

If you are looking for productivity growth in your business, we can help you to identify opportunities for improvement.

Thinking about benchmarking? Now’s the time — get in touch with us via our website.
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Agrista currently benchmarks $3.6 billion dollars of assets under management with corporate and family farms....

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Walcha —> Guyra —> Glen Innes

Jess has been on the road this week with...

This is an extract of an article written by @skye_manson for @flemingsrural featuring @agrista.au …

It’s an interesting time in the rural property market right now. It’s also an interesting time for the livestock market, for interest rates, politically and in terms of agriculture’s profitability.

Remember only a few months ago at the beginning of Autumn? We had lower than average rainfall, most were feeding stock and prices were lower than average. At the same time interest rates remained higher than average. The election was done, Labor in and so was Trump.

Read Skye Manson's succinct article on our website under Articles or click the link 🔗 in our bio 👆to read 📖
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This is an extract of an article written by @skye_manson for @flemingsrural featuring @agrista.au …...

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Thank you for having us @growq_ 🙌🏻

An innovative and thought provoking couple of days...

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Where are we Wednesday?

The weather might be grim but the company is top shelf....

🌧 Still raining at your place?

Perfect weather to catch up on some reading — we’ve just added a new article to the website: Revealing the Magic of Compensatory Growth by Tom Keogh.

This piece explores the economic benefits of compensatory growth in livestock — ideal for producers wanting to get more from their pasture or feedlot systems.

👨‍🔬 Tom recently completed a PhD on lamb growth and nutrition and is now a postdoc at CSIRO, modelling livestock systems to help answer big questions around genetics, management, and climate.

We value Tom’s skill in translating detailed research into clear, actionable information for producers.

“No one has time to read a PhD — but there’s valuable info in there worth sharing. Writing articles helps me connect with producers and bring science back to the paddock.”

We’re delighted to have Tom on board writing a series of pieces for Agrista. Check out his first article now 👉 on our website under Articles.
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🌧 Still raining at your place?

Perfect weather to catch up on some reading —...

🌧️ The rain is about to start rolling in...

Whether you're stuck inside, driving around the farm or taking a break, it's the perfect time to catch up on some quality ag content.

📖 Articles
🎧 Podcasts
📊 Tools & analysis

All in one place 👉 head to our website. Link 🔗 in bio.

#AgInspo
#FarmSmarts
#AgTools
#AussieAg
#AgPodcasts
#FarmBusiness
#AgristaInsights

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🌧️ The rain is about to start rolling in...

Whether you're stuck inside, driving around...

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Where are we Wednesday?

Southern NSW still feeding despite recent rain and a green pick....

**Prime Lamb Profit: It’s a System, Not a Secret 🐑💡**

There’s no silver bullet for profit in lamb production — it’s all about how the whole system works together.

We’ve used benchmarking data to uncover **six key KPIs** that the most profitable prime lamb enterprises consistently get right.

💡 The takeaway? Profit doesn’t come from one big thing — it’s built from the way all the parts connect.

👉 Read the article on our website or go to https://www.agrista.com.au/articles-podcasts-tools-analysis
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**Prime Lamb Profit: It’s a System, Not a Secret 🐑💡**

There’s no silver bullet for...

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We have spent the last day and 1/2 in a team strategy meeting. We do...

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This season’s insights: Efficiency, Emissions & Articles that Matter.

Sign up for our newsletter via...

Benchmarking busts the myth: In cattle trading, production efficiency, not marketing, is the key to profit.

Agrista’s 2024/25 benchmarking shows the top 20% of managers achieved $76/DSE more profit than average, mainly through better feed conversion and cost control.

✅ 45% of that profit came from weight gain
✅ 27% from trading margins
✅ 28% from reduced operating costs

Efficient management matters far more than price games. Smart strategy. Measurable returns.

Read the article on our website.
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Benchmarking busts the myth: In cattle trading, production efficiency, not marketing, is the key to...

📊 It’s benchmarking time. We’re now collecting 2024/25 data 💼

🟢 Group members:
Please send your data by 25 July 2025

🔵 Non-group participants:
You’ve got until 15 September 2025

Need a hand? We’re here to help 🤝
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📊 It’s benchmarking time. We’re now collecting 2024/25 data 💼

🟢 Group members:
Please send...

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John and Ellie have been working with the @centralwestlls Benchmarking groups in Coonamble and Parkes...

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First of the lambs hitting the crop for winter 🌱
A mixed species consisting of...

📍GRoWQ Innovation Expo is just around the corner.

This flagship event in Western Queensland brings together the latest tech and ideas shaping the cattle, sheep, and goat industries.

👩‍🌾 Jess Paton from Agrista will be there to share how knowing your numbers can drive better decisions, boost profitability, and unlock new growth for your business.

At Agrista, we support producers at every stage — from getting started to expanding through leasing or optimising operations. Our approach blends solid analysis, benchmarking, and deep expertise in both ag science and financial management.

💬 Don’t miss the chance to connect with Jess — it could be the start of your next big move.
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📍GRoWQ Innovation Expo is just around the corner.

This flagship event in Western Queensland brings...

The Agrista Difference: We provide simple, effective services to improve your farm performance and productivity.

Want to understand the full potential of your business with Agrista's suite of services and tools?

If you are ready for your business to reach its full potential, get in touch. https://www.agrista.com.au/contact/
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The Agrista Difference: We provide simple, effective services to improve your farm performance and productivity....

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On the road to present at @thegrdc Business Update in Bordertown, SA & Horsham, Vic...

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📍Northern QLD | Behind the scenes with Ellie

Ellie spends her days delivering insights and...

💡 Profit starts with smart decisions.

Join us at the GRDC Farm Business Update - Wagga + Parkes.

🗓 Wednesday 23 July 2025
📍 Wagga Wagga RSL
⏰ 9:00am–2:55pm
🎟 Free to attend – pre-register online at www.icanrural.com.au/updates.html

With expert speakers covering margins, capital decisions, machinery, WHS, intergenerational transfer and more, it’s a day for anyone serious about building a stronger cropping business.
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💡 Profit starts with smart decisions.

Join us at the GRDC Farm Business Update -...

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The wheat is up and off to a good start 🌾

A beautiful time of...

Thinking about Benchmarking?

🔍 Producers who track their performance gain better insights, make smarter decisions and stay on the front foot.

Our Farm Performance Assessment turns raw data into real insights — helping you lift productivity and make clearer, more confident decisions. 💡📈

We make it easy — helping you enter the data and guiding you every step of the way.

📩 Contact the Agrista team today — via the link in bio. 🔗
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Thinking about Benchmarking?

🔍 Producers who track their performance gain better insights, make smarter decisions...

What do we do at Agrista?

We help farmers understand their numbers and make good business decisions.

That might look like:

🔹 Working out your cost of production
🔹 Benchmarking your farm against others
🔹 Planning for the future or a family handover
🔹 Turning paddock data into practical decisions

We understand both the business side and the day-to-day realities of farming.

It’s all about giving you the confidence to move forward, backed by solid info.

Get in touch with us. Detail in bio ☝🔗
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What do we do at Agrista?

We help farmers understand their numbers and make good...

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Agrista: Agricultural consultants. Experts in farm business strategy and growth.
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Today John Francis spoke at the @riverine_plains Dry Season Workshop with a focus on managing...

Farm Business Management Webinar with Jess Paton

Join Jess Paton from @agrista.au for an insightful session exploring cost of production, how to use your numbers to make smarter decisions, and why effective management systems—beyond just tax—are crucial for improving profit and planning.

Ready to elevate your farm business?

🗓 Date: 05 June 2025
🕜 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Register via the link 🔗 in our bio 👆🏽

https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/murray/events/m-events/farm-business-management-webinars

A big thank you to Murray Local Land Services for hosting this event.
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Farm Business Management Webinar with Jess Paton

Join Jess Paton from @agrista.au for an insightful...

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Intro to Excel for Grazing Enterprises 🌾💻🐑

📍 Dubbo, NSW

Last week, Jess and Ellie...

Today was Day 3 of the 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus). The program is an amazing opportunity for the 14 leaders selected to participate. @agrista.au spoke about Benchmarking and profitability in beef enterprises. Great to be involved.
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Today was Day 3 of the 2025 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus). The program is...

Jess Paton will deliver an Introductory Excel for Grazing Enterprises workshop in Dubbo on Wednesday 28th May.

This workshop is designed to help producers build confidence using spreadsheets. It's practical, hands-on, and tailored specifically to grazing businesses.

📅 Wednesday 28th May
🕣 8:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Dubbo, NSW
🍽️ Morning tea & lunch provided
💻 Bring your own laptop with Excel installed

📌 Topics include:
✔️ Creating & linking worksheets
✔️ Entering, copying & sorting data
✔️ Using formulas
✔️ Building spreadsheets from templates …and more.

🎟️ RSVP by 22nd May – Limited Seats!
🎟️https://www.agrista.com.au/event/2025-workshops-and-events/
📧 Contact jess@agrista.com.au or prue@agrista.com.au

Workshop delivered by Jess Paton Agrista Pty Ltd.
Proudly supported by Local Land Services NSW and ConnectAg

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Jess Paton will deliver an Introductory Excel for Grazing Enterprises workshop in Dubbo on Wednesday...

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