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Farm business analysis using benchmarking

Year of publication 2010

Author Kahan, D.;Office of Assistant Director-General (Natural Resources Management and Environment Department)

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Benchmarking looks at collecting information about farms that are recognized as ‘successful’ businesses. With this information comparisons can be made with other farms and useful insights can be gained in understanding how production, marketing and management practices can be improved. These insights and discoveries can be used to improve farm performance. The guide provides a step-by-step approach on how to conduct benchmarking in the field.

Language English

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