Young Aussie Farmers with Allan Savory

I know I have featured this before but I think it is so great it is well worth revisiting in 2012 Australian Year of the Farmer. Allan Savory was the guest of Graham & Cathy Finlayson in July 2011.
This is a great example of how young Australian farmers are seeking knowledge from Allan savory Father of Holistic Management.
Even though Allan has a lifetime of experience,he quite often would answer a question on that day by saying "I don't know I am still learning". That to me is a key to success,never close yourself off to learning.
This video is a short 12 minute video from our visit out in the paddock where Graham and Allan are speaking to a group of around 100 people.

A Peak Inside KLR Mastermind

Readers of Grahame's blog come from all over the world, many of them KLR Mastermind members. I thought I might give those of you who are not Mastermind members a sneak peak what's inside the members area.

One of the great features of the Mastermind landing page is you can quickly select exactly where you need to go and get there.

KLR 30 Second Market report covers 51 sheep and cattle markets each week, created from the NLRS market reports and converted into a format that anyone can tell at a glance which animals are Underpriced and which ones are Overpriced.

Sitting in behind the members area there are over 20 profit calculators for traders and breeders of sheep and cattle plus our unique Business Analyser Tool, which quickly shows business overheads expressed as agistment.There is video training for each calculator sitting right beside the download.



We hold regular teleconference's - weekly discussion calls, mentoring calls and we invite a guest speaker each month. These are archived and available on mp3 plus we send out 8 cd's each year.



There are many other features including a Sell / Buy / Agist page, Newsletters, Forum and the Knowledge Centre. To see more visit http://www.klrmarketing.com.au/

To build a website as comprehensive as this, you need to partner with a great web development company. Bosweb in Dubbo were able to listen to our needs and assist us to put together a web platform that will service KLR Marketing and more importantly our Mastermind members to get what they need easily in a timely manner.

http://www.bosweb.com.au/

They are giving away a chance to win free Ipad this month so check them out.

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Livestock Marketing with KLR in 2011

You may well be asking "Where did Grahame's Blog go in the last 8 weeks ?"

Well pretty much every day has been eaten up creating the new KLR website, which is now in effect 2 websites as we have seperated the Mastermind members area from the KLR school site.

AS we enter 2011 these 2 new web platforms are just in time to support the ever growing demand for KLR Marketing schools and the products and resources of the KLR Mastermind.

Some people reading this will be already KLR Mastermind members or graduates, however there are many readers who are not sure what it is all about.

KLR Marketing principles are about a different way of thinking in the way we market our animals.No matter whether you are involved in beef cattle marketing, sheep marketing or any other livestock marketing and production, it may be worth looking further at what we do.

It all started when we met Bud Williams who over the years has run his popular marketing school or stockmanship schools in the USA. Bud and Eunice visited Australia in 19199 and 2002 teaching stockmanship and it was then that he interested Jim Lindsay, Rod Knight and Myself in his marketing principles.After spending time with Bud we developed the KLR Marketing school.

There have now been over 1500 people attend the school in Australia and New Zealand.

The results some people are now getting are beyond our expectations. KLR can play an important role in getting a start for young farmers, in fact some of our most successful practioners are young rural women.

Visit the website, listen to the audio testimonials, read the articles and listen to us speaking about KLR Marketing. My next post will be about the Mastermind website below.

Visit KLR website :

http://www.klrmarketing.com.au/

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GOLF IN DUBAI STEERS - 6 MONTHS LATER

If video stop/starts,press pause to let it load.

Here we are 6 months down the track with our "Golf in Dubai Steers" .I have spent a few hours trying to get both videos into one - maybe next month.

Not familiar with the details back in January go back and take a look at the post in January

Monday, January 19, 2009

GOLF IN DUBAI ANYONE ?

OK let's take a look :

BUY/SELL

January - Bought 360 kg Steers $691 -$1.91c/kg

Costs -Frt plus 24 weeks grass

Now owe us 5 months later - $210Market for 450 Kg (15kg wt gain/ mth)

Gunnadah: 450kg @$1.79 /Kg = $805

Remember we took them from Wodonga to Nth NSW.

So we HOLD for the production and more money.

Remember his goal was to sell in August at 480kg.

Breakeven price (no grass cost) $837 or $1.74 /kg

Breakeven price incl Grass @$2/wk $909 or $1.89/kg

SELL/BUY

Remember a Diligent KLR Marketer would have kept his money for better times back in January,however what if you only found out about KLR 5 months after the event of buying the weaners.

Sell 450 kg Steer $1.79 /kg - $805 /hd

Buy236 Kg Steer $1.85/kg - $436 /hd

Less COG $212 /hd or $0.99 /kg

COG (watch video to see details)

Profit $156 - 29 % Return on the Trade

ROC - 34 % Annualised

OK here is another video using the market report and spreadsheet.

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GOLF IN DUBAI STEERS - 5 MONTHS LATER

Ok so here we are 5 months down the track with our steers we are following from January.

Now for new comers it might be good to refresh by going to the original story first at
GOLF IN DUBAI ANYONE ?

Lets look at both the old and new paradigm :

BUY/SELL
January - Bought 360 kg Steers $691 -$1.91c/kg
Costs -Frt plus 20 weeks grass $85 (let alone any drench etc)
Now owe us 5 months later - $776
Market for 435 Kg (15kg wt gain/ mth)

hmm here is a challenge ?

Wagga : 435kg @$1.85/Kg = $805
Tamworth :435kg @ $1.73/Kg = $751
Remember we took them from Wodonga to Nth NSW,however big difference in price to cover frt back to Wagga.
So we HOLD for the production and more money.
Remember his goal was to sell in August at $480kg.

SELL/BUY

Remember a Diligent KLR Marketer would have kept his money for better times back in January,however what if you only found out about KLR 5 months after the event of buying the weaners.

Sell 435 kg Steer $1.73 /kg - $751/hd
Buy 170 Kg Steer $1.83/kg - $311/hd

Less COG $204.74/hd (watch video to see details)
Profit $190 - 42 % ROC - 42% anualised

0r

Sell 435 kg Steer $1.73 /kg - $751/hd
Buy 303 Kg Steer $1.56/kg - $473/hd

Less COG $204.74/hd (watch video to see details
Profit $95 - 17% ROC - 33% anualised
So there you go a 5th opportunity to turn the trade around & yet you can think - no options !!!

The idea is for you to learn the principles as there are a multitude of options and it shows there always opportunities to Sell Overpriced Animals and Buy Underpriced Animals.

Watch the video to see more on this trade.

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AROUND THE KLR WATER COOLER

I thought it was about time to let you know what's been happening in the KLR World and what is coming.

KLR Mastermind members have had a treat over the last 4 weeks with 4 teleconference's - 2 with Mick Cornish from Dynamick Coaching and 2 with Wendy Agar interveiwing Isobel Knight from Proagtive.

Mick Spoke about his upcoming program in conjuction with KLR "Unleash Your Marketing Genius" and Isobel spoke about Succession planning and how to do a Business Health Check.

The KLR Audio Market reports from 5 different agents in Richmond,Roma, Cent Qld,Gunnadah and Wagga has proved to be a popular weekly feature.These guy's are very busy and do not always get time or have something to report but they are doing a great job.

The KLR 30 Second Market reports are now being uploaded in an easier format, yet you will notice no difference.Roma is looking much closer so let;s hope there is a committment soon so we can create the same 30 Second report we do for 47 other selling centres.

We now have a social network page where members & graduates can create discussions as well as upload their profile.there is a link from the KLR Website called KLR NETWORK on the tabs on the left.

Very shortly I will be doing a weekly market summary on video, some of you will have seen the one I tested a couple of weeks ago.

We have a very busy couple of weeks coming up with Orange and Roma KLR Marketing Schools and Orange and Roma launch of "Unleash your Marketing Genius" with Mick Cornish.

There are over 40 people booked in to Orange and 70 for Roma KLR Schools, with nearly 30 for Orange & 40 for Roma "Unleash Your Marketing Genius".

Jim has been away running LSS schools in NT & WA, Rod has been fencing the mountain with a lot of cattle waiting for the next trough and fence to be built and Me, well I am in Sydney with Ros for 5 weeks when I am not doing schools. She is doing well and we are enjoying the opportunity to take in some things one would normally not do.

Thank goodness we have Lisa organising the schools and Ashley following up all the little important things.I apologise if there is anything a little amiss,please call me if you want to discuss anything on 0428953925.

Reading this and not know what KLR Marketing is about ? - well visit the website and you can receive a mail out pack or listen to an Mp3 interview with Rod, Grahame & Jim.

KLR Marketing Website :

www.klrmarketing.com.au

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FARM READY TRAINING - JUNE 30 DEADLINE

Farm Ready has contacted me and asked if I could pass on the following information.The bottom line is the Farm Ready Training grants of $1500 per financial year are available to bona fidi primary producers.

Over 230 people have already taken advantage of the Farm Ready scheme this year to attend the KLR Marketing school and KLR Advanced Workshop.

You are eligable for up to $1500 in this financial year to attend a training program by approved training providers. If it is not used before June 30 then it will lapse and a new year starts.
To find a program that suits your needs visit the farmready website to see when the training provider is next running a course in your area.

KLR Marketing and Low Stress Stockhandling are both registered training providers of Farm Ready training.
KLR Schools prior to June 30 :
Orange 16 -17 June
Roma 29 -30 June

We have applied for and hope to have approved our new program "Unleash your Marketing Genius" soon.
Unleash your Marketing Genius prior to June 30 :
Orange 18 June
Roma 1 July (I will check to see which year this fits as payment is due prior)

Register Here for these KLR Programs

Low Stress Stockhandling

Several in NT & WA - visit www.lss.net.au
We would like to hear from people who are interested in hosting a school.
Register interest by clicking the link and filling out the form.

Register LSS Interest

FARM READY ARTICLE :

FarmReady Reimbursement Grants

Let FarmReady work for you!



Since FarmReady was launched in February, more than 1000 primary producers from all around Australia have attended training with the support of FarmReady – and that’s just the beginning.

FarmReady, part of the Australian Government’s Australia’s Farming Future initiative, assists primary producers to learn skills and strategies to help combat the impacts of climate change. FarmReady focuses on areas such as understanding the implications of climate change, whole-farm planning, and business and risk management.

In the last months of this financial year, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry reminds training providers that individuals who access

FarmReady support for approved training before June 30 will remain eligible for a further $1,500 in funding support in subsequent financial years for the life of the program. So, you should spread the word and let individuals know there is no reason to delay training.

DOWNLOAD FARM READY BROCHURE

www.farmready.gov.au

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PASSION,YOUTH AND TALENT - FRIDAY MUSIC

Mark Vincent, the 15 year old winner of Australia's Got Talent is just an awesome example of courage and passion.If you are not moved by this young man, check your heart to see if it is ticking.
The future of Australia is in good hands with people like this young man.

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UNLEASH YOUR MARKET POTENTIAL - TELECALL

UNLEASH YOUR MARKETING POTENTIAL WITH MICK CORNISH

We at KLR Marketing are very excited to have as our guest speaker Mick Cornish from Dynamick Coaching and Master Coach of Beyond Success.

I first met Mick when I attended "The Mental Toolbox" in August 2007, since that time he has been instumental in assisting Ros and I with a challenge or two.

This call is an introduction to Mick and the program he is going to deliver specifically to KLR Graduates in June at Orange and Roma.

However this call is applicable to anyone anywhere who wants a breakthrough in taking a system from concept to cashflow with ease and grace.


KLR TELECONFERENCE - THURSDAY 8.00PM SYDNEY TIME


On this 1 hour call Mick will introduce his keys to unleashing your marketing potential.


To access the call Thursday night click on this link :



http://xiosoftpresenter.com/?eventid=7314267



If you beleive you know someone who may benefit from listening to this call feel free (in fact we encourage you) to send the link to them.Mick's promise is to deliver value to everyone who attends this call.

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KLR MARKETING SCHOOLS AT CAPACITY - BOOKED OUT

I sent an email to KLR Marketing School graduates and interested people it back in December saying "Book in to the KLR Marketing school before the Rush".Well the rush has happened.

In the same week as we had advertising being run in 2 states we had to close both Orange and Emerald KLR Schools as they were at capacity.Carnarvon WA KLR Marketing school is also at the point of capacity as well.

Steve Truman from AGMATES has been spreading the word as well as Sally Murfet from Cattle Country with 2 articles in the last issue. The graduates sharing their own experience with friends and family has also led to people looking to atttend our 2 day program.

We do still have a couple of places left for the 1 Day Advanced workshop in Orange and Emerald - Graduates Only can attend the 1 Day Workshop.

It was after day 1 of attending Bud Williams Marketing school in the USA that Jim,Rod and Myself decided we needed to bring this breakthrough in thinking, how we could market our animals more profitably.The KLR Marketing school took 12 months of work to put together in 2003-04, then we launched the program in August 2004.Since that time the KLR school has been constantly improving as we had more knowledge on the success of graduates and the challenges livestock producers have here in Australia.

Our vision has always been to provide the opportunity for livestock producers to postion themselves to be as profitable as possible whilst managing their land resource in a sustainably and improving manner.

The 1 Day KLR Advanced workshop will take graduates the next step after they have been working with KLR principles for a while. Jim Lindsay is going to be presenting and sharing how KLR has changed his large cattle operation.

Jim returned from the USA in 2003 and immediatly started using the KLR Marketing methods to create phenominal breakthroughs in both risk management and profit.

As the uncertainty of world financial markets starts to affect not so much producers directly,but the processors and traders who market our products, there will be some challenges ahead.Graduates of KLR can be confident that if they follow the rules and principles they have learnt at the school they will still be able to trade profitably regardless of whether the market rises or falls.

The Clock is Ticking

If you are someone considering attending a KLR Marketing school or a graduate looking at repeating we have put in place 2 more schools in June in both Roma and Orange.There will also be a 1 Day advanced Workshop in Roma - not sure about Orange yet.

Both these schools are already 1/2 full so do not wait for later if you need to secure a place,if you are not sure pre register anyway as that does not require payment.

Also now that the FARM READY training grants are in place for all Australian producers, it is now possible to attend with 100% cost recovery including accomodation,travel and childcare.
We still stand by our 100% Money Back Guarantee.

To Find out more about KLR Marketing and how you might benefit visit our website and fill in the form to get a Free 50 minute MP3 where Jim,Rod and myself were interviewed by Sally Murfett from Rural Connections.You also will be given the option to recive a mailout package of information about KLR Marketing schools and programs.

KLR WEBSITE : http://www.klrmarketing.com.au/

Dates & Venues :

NSW - Orange - 16th -17th June,2009. - PRERegister Now

Qld - Roma - 29th -30th June,2009 - PRERegister Now

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