Tool 12.6

Module Index

Module 1 - planning

Module 2 - wool

Module 3 - meat

Module 4 - people

Module 5 - NRM

Module 6 - soil

Module 7 - pasture

Module 8 - grazing

Module 9 - genetics

Module 10 - more lambs

Module 11 - sheep health

Module 12 - pastoral production

Hot Topics

MODULE 12: Efficient Pastoral Production

Index

Using the template below, draw up a list of areas in your operation that you have identified which could be done better
Provide an approximate cost of implementing the item
Outline the proposed benefit of introducing the innovation into your business
Prioritise the relative ease with which the item can be incorporated into your operation
Consider and record the expected time that the innovation will last for
Payback period for amount invested.

If you are unsure of how to calculate some of these figures, such as payback period, or benefit cost ratio, speak to your consultant, or business advisor, and they can help you with these.

Innovation/efficiency	Approx. cost	Benefit of item	Ease of implementation, and keeping it going	Longevity of innovation	Estimated payback period	Priority of adoption
Better working dogs	$1,000 per dog	More efficient sheep handling	High levels of ease	6 years per dog	1 year	1
Better sheep yards	$50,000	Safer handling Better movement of animals through yards Less stress on animals and people Less stress on animals and people Less staff required to perform work in yards	One off – installation	20 years	5 years	2