Farm planning is vital – here’s an expert’s guide to doing it well

A plan needs to be a whole process you fully engage with, not just a document

'Proper planning should take the form of an initial assessment on the best route forward followed by a five-year farm plan'. Photo: Getty

Martin O'Sullivan

Good planning is the key to progress and success, whether it is a green-field start-up, the expansion of an existing enterprise or a new entrant taking over the family farm.

Setting achievable goals fosters a mindset that spurs you on to be the best farmer you can be.