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Farm Business Resilience Program - Self-assessment

Assess & Improve: Where Can Your Business Grow?

Your honest input will make all the difference.

Take a moment to complete the scale—it’s a powerful tool to identify key challenges and priorities. Your responses will help you and your advisor pinpoint the most pressing issues and create a clear, actionable plan to move away from pain points and toward your goals.

This should take around 8 minutes.
1.Business Name (Required.)
2.Full Name (Required.)
3.Town and postcode
4.Mobile Number (Required.)
5.Email (Required.)
6.We enjoy growing plants(Required.)
N/A
Not really
Neutral
Yes
Love it!
7.We know what our lives will look like in 5 years(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Have a plan
Extensive plan written down and working towards
8.We have a healthy work/life balance(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Good but happy to improve
Very balanced
9.We are concerned about our mental or physical health(Required.)
N/A
Very concerned
Somewhat
Could be healthier
Very healthy, no concerns at all
10.Optional: If concerned or somewhat please elaborate(Required.)
11.We have a current succession plan(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Have a plan
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
12.We have an up-to-date Will and Enduring Power of Attorney(Required.)
N/A
No
Not sure
Have discussed but not finalised
Yes in place
ABOUT YOUR STAFFING (if no staff please click N/A 12-20)
13.Our team has clearly defined roles and responsibilities (which are understood)(Required.)
N/A
No
Somewhat
Yes but not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
14.We have a documented on-boarding/induction program and ensure all new staff are trained to do their job safely and effectively(Required.)
N/A
No
Somewhat
Yes, but not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
15.Our team are encouraged to provide input on the business (ideas, improvement suggestions)(Required.)
N/A
Never
Occasionally
Often
Consistently
16.Our team members are multi-skilled and can work across several areas of the business(Required.)
N/A
No
Some staff
Most staff
All staff
17.I am available to coach and mentor my team when it is required or requested(Required.)
N/A
Never
Occasionally
Often
Consistently
18.We conduct productivity and performance reviews of team members(Required.)
N/A
Never
Occasionally
Regularly
Consistently
19.We have a reliable approach to retaining staff and recruiting new people to the team (managing labour constraints(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
We have discussed the process
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
20.I have clear goals for my business and have shared them with the team(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Have communicated fully
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
21.We are confident going away and leaving our staff to undertake tasks to run our operation.(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
We are struggling
We get by
We have a good team
IF NO STAFF PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION
22.We have someone to undertake tasks to run our operation if we were to go away or couldn't work.(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Unsure
We have some contacts but no one in place
We have a reliable source of people to call on when needed for an extended period
YOUR BUSINESS/FINANCIALS
23.My business has a clearly defined and captured 3 – 5 year strategic direction(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Have a plan
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
24.An operational and/or business plan (next 12 month priorities) is in place for my business(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Have a plan
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
25.We have an annual budget(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Have a good idea on budget
Extensive budget documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
26.I have a clear understanding of the cash flow position of my business(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Have a good idea on cash flow
Extensive cash flow documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
27.We have a healthy cash flow position that supports us through tough times such as natural disasters
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Enough for a while but could be better
We are very well set up if anything was to happen for an extended time
28.We have a strong customer base and are happy with the market share we have in the industry(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Comfortable, but can take on more
Doing well
29.We have strategies in place to address unexpected downturns in the market, loss of sales/customers or downward pressure on prices(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
We have discussed a plan
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
YOUR PLANT PRODUCTION
30.We have equipment (machinery) in good condition and suitable to undertake the requirements of our operation(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Not sure
Serviced when needed
Regularly looked after and in good order
31.Our property is well maintained (fencing, non-production areas, sheds and buildings)(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
We maintain when needed
We have a planned maintenence schedule
32.We have a clear production schedule that covers, paddock preparation, planting, fertiliser and pesticide programs, harvesting and order/delivery(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Processes are in place, but not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
33.We have the systems and processes in place to produce a consistent quality product(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Processes are in place, but not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
34.Our water storage/access is suitable for our current operation under normal conditions(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
We have a good set up
We are very well covered no matter what happens
35.We are always looking at ways to improve our natural resource use (water, power/energy use, fuel)(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Keep our eye on the ball
We re-assess these often and deliberately
36.We have a biosecurity plan in place(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
We have a plan not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
37.We apply water use efficiency farming practices(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
We actively try
We are very efficient in all aspects of water use
38.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(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
We have a plan not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
39.We have plans in place to prepare and manage the business through extreme weather conditions, such as drought and flood(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
We have a plan but not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
40.Workplace Health and Safety risk assessments are undertaken regularly on the farm(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Regularly but not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
41.We have a risk management plan(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Yes, but not written down
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
42.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)(Required.)
N/A
Not at all
Somewhat
Yes, but not written down/needs updating
Extensive plan documented, discussed & reviewed regularly
43.Is there anything you wish you add that wasn't covered off in the questions above? (these can be your notes, you will recieve a copy of your answers)(Required.)
Thank you for taking the time to invest in your business’s future! You’ll receive a copy of your responses to reference anytime as you work toward your goals.

Now that you've identified key areas for improvement, Lili, the Farm Business Resilience Program Manager for NGIQ, will be in touch to discuss your next steps. This program is designed to support you in addressing the challenges uncovered, and we’d love for you to take full advantage of it.

By participating, you’re not only strengthening your own business but also helping ensure this valuable program continues to be available to growers like you. We look forward to supporting you on this journey!