A self-assessment checklist as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program.

In Collaboration with the Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ) and the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF).

The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government's Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.

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About Us

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* 1. Please enter your details

Please review each statement in regard to your business and answer accordingly. If your response isn’t a definite Yes, then please mark it as a No, meaning it should be improved. If you select No, please make a comment or list actions that you believe can improve that area of the business.

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* 2. We enjoy growing plants?

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* 3. We know what our lives will look like in 5 years.

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* 4. We have a healthy work / life balance.

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* 5. We have a current succession plan that is documented, discussed & reviewed regularly.

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* 6. We have an up-to-date Will and Enduring Power of Attorney.

Our People

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* 7. Our team has clearly defined roles and responsibilities (which are understood).

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* 8. We have a documented on-boarding/Induction program and ensure all new staff are trained to do their job safely and effectively.

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* 9. Our team are encouraged to provide input on the business (ideas, improvement suggestions).

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* 10. Our team members are multi-skilled and can work across several areas of the business.

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* 11. I am available to coach and mentor my team when it is required or requested.

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* 12. Productivity and performance reviews of team members are conducted regularly.

Our Business

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* 13. My business has a clearly defined and captured 3 – 5 year strategic direction.

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* 14. An operational and/or business plan (next 12 month priorities) is in place for my business.

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* 15. I have clear goals for my business and have shared them with the team.

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* 16. We have an annual budget.

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* 17. I have a clear understanding of the cash flow position of my business.

Our Operation

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* 18. We have equipment and infrastructure in good condition and suitable to undertake the requirements of our operation.

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* 19. We have the people to undertake the requirements of our operation.

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* 20. We have a clear production schedule that covers, preparation, planting, fertiliser and pesticide programs, irrigation, harvesting/pot plant maturity and order delivery.

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* 21. We have the systems and processes in place to produce consistent quality products.

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* 22. We have clearly defined key business measures and targets to help monitor business health and dictate decision making on the farm / nursery.

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* 23. We have and are compliant with the necessary business accreditations and licenses (Quality Assurance Programs) to operate and help achieve our business goals (list in comments section e.g. NIASA, Eco Hort etc)

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* 24. We have a strong customer base and are happy with the market share we have in the industry.

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* 25. Our Sales strategy and execution is aligned with business and production goals.

Property & Land Management

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* 26. Our water storage/access is suitable for our current operation under normal conditions.

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* 27. We are always looking at ways to improve our natural resource use (water, power/energy use, fuel).

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* 28. Our property is well maintained (fencing, non-production areas, sheds, dams, erosion control etc).

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* 29. We have a biosecurity plan in place.

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* 30. We apply water use efficiency farming practices.

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* 31. We have active plans in place that address and seek to improve the following: soil nutrition, erosion, fertiliser application, pesticide management, run-off and silt management.

Risk Management

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* 32. We have plans in place to prepare and manage the business through extreme weather conditions such as drought and flood.

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* 33. Workplace Health and Safety risk assessments are undertaken regularly on the farm / nursery.

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* 34. All workplace policies and procedures are current and in place (including but not limited to the storage and handling of chemicals, preventative maintenance, Incident reporting, first aid).

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* 35. We have a risk management plan.

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* 36. We have a healthy cash flow position that supports us through tough times such as natural disasters.

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* 37. We have strategies in place to address unexpected down turns in the market, loss of sales/customers or downward pressure on prices.

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* 38. We have a reliable approach to retaining staff and recruiting new people to the team (managing labour constraints).

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