Farm Tender

How much money should you spend selling your livestock?

By Kelsey Miller - Stocka

I wrote a week or so ago about the power of understanding where to focus when it comes to improving your returns. The reason for this is pretty straightforward: when you narrow your focus it gets easier to make a start.
 
For example, if after working through the value you feel you get from the money you spend on selling your livestock, you decide to focus on having a crack at marketing your own steers or lambs. One place to start is on the deals that are more straight-forward where the value of your agent's service is lower.  

There is nothing to stop you seeking expertise and advice on the deals that you need help on where that value is far higher.

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All you need is your phone. More than likely you know who the main buyers are that are likely to take interest, in fact if you have sold direct via your agent previously, you already know who they normally call.  

Those of you who see great value in your relationship with your agent may be reluctant to try this approach and I understand that hesitation.  

However, for those that are seeking alternatives there are new low cost options available that give farmers flexibility and security when they trade direct.

Not all change is for the better but as a farmer you should have choices that help you to drive better returns, it’s then up to you to determine what you value and where you choose to spend your money.