Tim Hutchings

Managing financial risk on Australian farms

Tim’s study aims to use complex financial modeling methods to develop and test novel business models which are applicable to the various regions within the study area. Farmers using these methods should be able improve their financial performance and reverse the historical negative trend of cash flows in the study area. In the long-term , Tim’s study aims to provide farmers with the financial guidelines needed to improve the viability of the dryland farming industry.

Tim’s research is related to the Economic Analysis of Perennials project.

Objective:

• Develop novel and profitable farming systems models for dryland farming in south eastern Australia.

For more information, email Tim.