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FEAT Wiki:About

2025-06-18T03:10:01Z

Admin:

This wiki is for users of FEAT Online and if you are reading this content it is provided to you on the basis that you have registered for FEAT Online and accepted its terms and conditions on the [https://featonline.com.au/data-security data security] page.

This wiki is your step by step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Farm Economics Analysis Tool (FEAT) Online. You can open the wiki by selecting 'User Guide' up the top of the tool or by clicking 'Help' on the bottom left side which will bring you to the specific wiki page for the FEAT Online page you are on. This is the main page of the wiki, to get to a specific page use the table of contents and then click on the hyperlink for a heading for more information on a specific page.

<blockquote>'''Tip:''' We recommend having the FEAT Online website opened in a separate window while following along step by step in the wiki.</blockquote>

'''What is FEAT Online?'''

The [http://www.featonline.com.au FEAT Online] website is a planning and decision-making tool used to assist cane farming enterprises. FEAT Online enables users to evaluate the economic impact from changing farm management practices. Other uses for FEAT Online include evaluating farm labour requirements, preparing cash flow budgets and quantifying the impact of “what if” scenarios.

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The Department of Primary Industries proudly acknowledges all First Nations peoples (Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders) and the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the country on which we live and work. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and commit to ongoing reconciliation. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

FEAT Wiki:About

2025-06-18T03:08:54Z

Admin:

This wiki is for users of FEAT Online and if you are reading this content it is provided to you on the basis that you have registered for FEAT Online and accepted its [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions].

This wiki is your step by step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Farm Economics Analysis Tool (FEAT) Online. You can open the wiki by selecting 'User Guide' up the top of the tool or by clicking 'Help' on the bottom left side which will bring you to the specific wiki page for the FEAT Online page you are on. This is the main page of the wiki, to get to a specific page use the table of contents and then click on the hyperlink for a heading for more information on a specific page.

<blockquote>'''Tip:''' We recommend having the FEAT Online website opened in a separate window while following along step by step in the wiki.</blockquote>

'''What is FEAT Online?'''

The [http://www.featonline.com.au FEAT Online] website is a planning and decision-making tool used to assist cane farming enterprises. FEAT Online enables users to evaluate the economic impact from changing farm management practices. Other uses for FEAT Online include evaluating farm labour requirements, preparing cash flow budgets and quantifying the impact of “what if” scenarios.

[[File:FEAT Logo.png|frameless|center|link=]]

The Department of Primary Industries proudly acknowledges all First Nations peoples (Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders) and the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the country on which we live and work. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and commit to ongoing reconciliation. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

FEAT Wiki:About

2025-06-18T03:07:58Z

Admin:

This wiki is for users of FEAT Online and if you are reading this content it is provided to you on the basis that you have registered for FEAT Online and accepted its terms and conditions.

This wiki is your step by step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Farm Economics Analysis Tool (FEAT) Online. You can open the wiki by selecting 'User Guide' up the top of the tool or by clicking 'Help' on the bottom left side which will bring you to the specific wiki page for the FEAT Online page you are on. This is the main page of the wiki, to get to a specific page use the table of contents and then click on the hyperlink for a heading for more information on a specific page.

<blockquote>'''Tip:''' We recommend having the FEAT Online website opened in a separate window while following along step by step in the wiki.</blockquote>

'''What is FEAT Online?'''

The [http://www.featonline.com.au FEAT Online] website is a planning and decision-making tool used to assist cane farming enterprises. FEAT Online enables users to evaluate the economic impact from changing farm management practices. Other uses for FEAT Online include evaluating farm labour requirements, preparing cash flow budgets and quantifying the impact of “what if” scenarios.

[[File:FEAT Logo.png|frameless|center|link=]]

The Department of Primary Industries proudly acknowledges all First Nations peoples (Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders) and the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the country on which we live and work. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and commit to ongoing reconciliation. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Scenario List

2025-05-26T04:56:46Z

Admin: /* Regional Examples */

This page lists all the scenarios developed (and the regional scenarios) and enables you to edit, copy, share and delete scenarios or compare the performance of two different scenarios. You can either add a new scenario, continue working on a previously created scenario or modify a regional scenario.

===Main Scenario List===
==== Name ====
The Name column lists all of the scenarios that have been developed as well as the regional scenarios (that you can copy and modify).

'''Create a new scenario by typing into the box that says "Enter New Scenario Name" and then clicking the "Add New Scenario Button" (in the status column).'''

* You can open and make changes to any of the listed scenarios by clicking on the hyperlink in blue for each scenario’s name.

[[File:Enter new scenario name.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

[[File:Add new scenario.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

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==== Status ====
'''The Status column indicates how much of each scenario has been completed using a colour and tick system.'''

GM represents the gross margin stage (income minus variable costs) and if coloured green and ticked this indicates that all information up to the [[Cane Summary]] page has been entered (including the [[Scenario Assumptions]], [[Cane Assumptions]] and [[Cane Growing Costs]] pages).

* If the "GM" is red with a cross then some information still needs to be entered.
* Gross Margins can be used to compare profitability between two scenarios when fixed costs and capital expenditures are exactly the same.

Four more pages need information entered before you get to the [[Profit]] page ([[Assets]], [[Depreciation]], [[Fixed Costs]] and [[Other Income]] pages).

* If Profit is green and ticked then all information up to the Profit page has been entered, which enables you to view key measures of profitability like Farm Operating Return and Return on Investment as well as other measures on the [[Farm Performance Indicators]] page.
* Farm Operating Return can be used to compare profitability between two scenarios when fixed costs are different between scenarios, while Return on Investment goes a step further and enables comparison when total assets are different.

Entering the required information into the [[Cane Sensitivity]] and [[Optimum Ratoons]] pages will show the Risk stage as being completed (green and ticked).

* These pages provide you with useful information around: (1) the sensitivity of gross margins to different sugar prices and average CCS than expected, and; (2) the optimum number of ratoons grown to maximise profitability.
* There is also an [[Other Crop Sensitivity]] page if you have other crops in your scenario and it has similarities with the cane page.

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==== Actions ====
The five "Action" buttons are Edit, Copy, Share, Archive and Delete:

1. '''Edit''' ''(pen icon)'': Enables growers to change the name of a scenario.

2. '''Copy''' ''(sheets of paper icon)'': Copies the selected scenario so you can change the name of the scenario and modify the information.

3. '''Share''' ''(molecule or three dots icon)'': Shares the scenario with another user of FEAT Online. When edits are made by the other user to the shared scenario, the changes do not affect your original scenario file.

4. '''Archive''' ''(folder icon)'': Moves the selected scenario to the Archived Scenarios list. It can be added to the main list or a certain Archived Folder that you can create.

5. '''Delete''' ''(garbage can icon)'': Deletes the entire scenario. You will need to take care not to accidently delete scenarios when using this function.

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==== Compare ====
'''This function compares the profitability of two different scenarios as well as various other key [[Farm Performance Indicators]].'''

* For example, important measures like Gross Margin, Operating Return, Return on Investment and Casual Labour Hours are compared between two different management practice or farming system scenarios.

* Compare scenarios by checking the boxes of two scenarios and clicking the "Compare" button. Alternatively, click the "Compare" button on the far left hand side column. This will take you to the [[Compare FPI]] page.

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===Regional Examples===

'''1. There are regional example files for the Burdekin BRIA, Burdekin Delta, Bundaberg, Mackay, Herbert and Tully.'''

'''2. To copy a regional example file into your Main Scenario List, click the "copy" icon.'''

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

To see an outline of the methods used to estimate the major parameters in the examples for all regions, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]].

For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied for each regional example, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

===Archived Scenarios===

Scenarios can be archived with the following steps:

'''1. Click the "Archive" button to move the selected scenario to the Archived Scenarios list.'''

'''2. It can be added to the main list or a certain Archived Folder that you can create.'''

'''3. Create a new folder by typing where it says "Folder name" and then click "New Folder".'''

'''4. Select that folder and then click "Save Scenario".'''

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Once your files are archived, you have 3 options:

'''1. Access the archived file directly from the "Archived Scenarios" list.'''

'''2. Unarchive the file and it will move back to the "Scenario List".'''

'''3. Re-archive the file and move it into a different folder.'''

* '''Tip:''' You can also rearrange the archived files from A-Z or from Z-A by clicking the toggle beside "Name".

[[File:Archived Scenarios.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

[[Home Page]] ⇐|⇒ [[Scenario Home]]

Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-26T04:48:20Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Tully regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]].
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Offset Discs || x 2|| x 2||
|-
| Ripper|| x 1|| ||
|-
| Zonal ripper rotary hoe|| || x 1||
|-
| Hilling up - including weeder (2 row)|| || x 1||
|-
| Centre buster (50% of the time, dependant on soil)|| || || x 0.5
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Cowpea (Ebony) || 25 kg ||
|-
| Direct drill legume planting || x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||11 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Lime (contract spread, third ratoon only)|| 1.2 t|| || 1.3 t
|-
| CK 55(S) - with planter|| || 210kg||
|-
| Innisfail ratooner|| || 350kg|| 565kg
|-
| Fertiliser box - stool splitter (3 row)|| || x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1: Glyphosate 450 [5L], Starane Advanced [0.6L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Glyphosate 450 [2.5L], 2,4-D 700 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3 (targeted to 30% area): Verdict 520 [0.7L] || x 0.3
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2.3
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.2], Dual Gold® 960 [1.8], Atrazine 900 WG [2]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2A (50% of time): Paraquat 250 [1.5], 2,4-D 700 [1.6] || x 0.5
|-
| Spray 2B (50% of time): Paraquat 250 [1.5L], Bobcat Imaxx SG [0.5L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 0.5
|-
| Sprayer – boom (7 row) ||x 1
|-
| Sprayer – tracking legs (6 row) || x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.2L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], Bobcat Imaxx SG [0.5L], Tordon 75-D [0.8L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 1
|-
| Spot/edge spraying allowance || x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Hi-Rise Contractor (Including fuel) || x 1
|-
| Sprayer tracking legs (6 row) || x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane!! Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Lorsban 500 EC with planter [1.5L] ||x 1 ||
|-
| Sinker with planter [0.455L] || x 1 ||
|}

Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-26T04:48:12Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Herbert regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]].
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! Cost Description !!Plant Cane
|-
| Offset Discs || x 2
|-
| Ripper (2 row) ||x 1
|-
| Zonal Ripper Rotary Hoe (2 row) || x 1
|-
| Hilling up (2 row) || x 1
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Inoculant allowance (double rate) || x 2 ||
|-
| Cowpea (Ebony) || 25 kg ||
|-
| Direct drill legume planter (2 row) || x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Lime (contract spread)|| 2.5 t|| ||
|-
| CK 66(S) with planter|| || 275 kg||
|-
| Nitra K|| || 315 kg||
|-
| CK 140(S)|| || || 603 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (Stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Glyphosate 450 [5L], Starane Advanced 333 [0.6L] || x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Verdict 520 [0.7L] || x 1
|-
| Sprayer – boom (7 row) || x 3
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Dual Gold 960 [1.8L], Atrazine 900 WG [2.5L], Gramoxone 250 [1.5L] ||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: 24D 700 [0.8L], Tordon [0.8L], Starane® Advanced [0.8L], Gramoxone [1.25L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Gramoxone 250 [1.5L], Balance 750 [0.05L] || x 1
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer – boom (7 row) || x 1
|-
| Sprayer -tracking legs (6 row) || x 1
|-
| Weeder (3 row) || x 1
|-
| High rise spray contractor || x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Spray 1: 2,4-D 700 [0.8L], Tordon [0.8L], Starane Advanced [0.8L], Gramoxone [1.25L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Gramoxone 250 [1.5L], Balance 750 [0.05L] || x 1
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer -tracking legs (6 row) || x 1
|-
| High rise spray contractor || x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane!! Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Lorsban 500 EC with planter [1.5L] ||x 1 || x 1
|-
| Sinker with planter [0.455L] || x 1 || x 1
|}

Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-26T04:48:02Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Mackay regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]].
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! Cost Description !!Fallow !!Plant Cane
|-
| Ripper|| x 1||
|-
| Discs (Offsets)|| x 2|| x 2
|-
| Rotary hoe (50% of the time)|| || x 0.5
|-
| Hilling up (2 row)|| || x 2
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Inoculant allowance (single rate) ||x 1 ||
|-
| Soybean (Hayman)||55 kg ||
|-
| Direct drill legume planting||x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Lime (contract spread)|| 2.5 t|| ||
|-
| DAP applied with planter|| || 100 kg||
|-
| MKY 150 applied by delivery || ||3.6 m3 ||
|-
| MKY 170 applied by delivery (first ratoon only)|| || || 3.9 m3
|-
| CK160s (all ratoons except first)|| || || 590 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (all ratoons except first) || || || x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1: Spinnaker [0.1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Verdict 520 [0.15L|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 3
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 SG [2.2L], Stomp Xtra [2.2L], Paraquat 250 [1.2L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2 (50% of time): Bobcat i-MAXX [0.55L], Starane Advanced [0.78L]|| x 0.5
|-
| Spray 3 (Aerial): Starane Advanced 333 [0.9L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L]|| x 0.5
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom) || x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 0.5
|-
| Aerial contract spray || x 0.5
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Spray 1 (Aerial, 50% of the time, all ratoons): Starane Advanced 333 [0.9L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 0.5
|-
| Spray 2 (first ratoon only): Balance 750 [0.1L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3 (first ratoon only): Bobcat i-MAXX [0.55L], Paraquat 250 [1.6L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4 (all ratoons except first): Diuron WG 900 [0.5L], Paraquat 250 [1.2L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5 (Aerial, all ratoons except first): Comet 400 EC [0.75L], 2,4-D 700 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom) (first ratoon only)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|-
| Aerial contract spray (50% of time, first ratoon only) (100% of time, ratoons 2-5)||x 0.5
|-
| Aerial contract spray (all ratoons except first)|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane!! Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter (fourth and fifth ratoon only) || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Talstar 250 EC [0.138L] || x 1 ||
|-
| Sinker [0.462L] || x 1 ||
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||1 || 2.5 || 2.5
|}

Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-26T04:47:48Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Bundaberg regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]].
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean) !! Fallow (Peanut) !! Plant Cane '''
|-
| Bedformer|| x 1 || x 1 ||
|-
| Zonal Ripper|| x 1||x 1 || x 1
|-
| Zonal Rotary Hoe||x 2 || x 2 || x 1
|-
| Hilling Up|| || ||x 3
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Legumes) !! Fallow (Peanuts)!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg || ||
|-
| Peanuts (Holt)|| ||170 kg ||
|-
| Direct Drill Panter||x 1|| x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| || ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean) !! Fallow (Peanut) !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (4)'''
|-
|Ammonium sulphate|| 4 kg|| || ||
|-
|GF 402 ||140 kg || || ||
|-
|NPK 403 ||435 kg || || ||
|-
|Lime ||2.5 t||3 t || ||
|-
|Copper sulphate|| ||10 kg || ||
|-
|Gypsum || ||1 t || ||
|-
|Molybdenum || ||0.4 kg || ||
|-
| DAP || || || 125 kg ||
|-
| GF 550|| || || 445 kg ||
|-
| CK 140(S)|| || || || 600 kg
|-
| Fertiliser spreader||x 1 ||x2 || ||
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter)|| || x 1|| x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow (Soybean)====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean)
|-
| Spray 1: Round Up [5L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Hastens Oil [1L], LI700 [0.25L], Spinnaker [0.14L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3: LI700 [0.25L], Round Up-Ultra [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Verdict [0.52L], Steward [0.2L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Hastens Oil [1L], LI700 [0.25L], Reglone [2L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 4
|-
| Sprayer (shielded)||x 1
|}

==== Fallow (Peanut)====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Peanut)
|-
| Spray 1: Dual Gold [1.8L], Gramoxone [0.9L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Urea [4L], Buttress [1.5L], Flame [0.4L], Hastens Oil [1L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Blazer [1L], Solubor [4L], Bravo [1.8L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Hastens Oil [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict [0.15L], Manganese Sulphate [4L], Hastens Oil [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 4
|-
| Sprayer (shielded)||x 1
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!!Ratoon (4)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow (Soybean) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean)
|-
| Spray 1:Decis [0.5L], Salt [0.6kg] || x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom) || x 1
|}

==== Fallow (Peanut)====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Peanut)
|-
| Spray 1:Bravo [1.8L] || x 5
|-
| Spray 2: Amistar Xtra [0.6L] || x 2
|-
| Sprayer (boom) || x 7
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter || x 1
|-
| Tilt [0.44L] applied with planter|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied (Fourth ratoon only) || x 1
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter) (Fourth ratoon only) || x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean) !! Fallow (Peanut) !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (4)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||2 || 4 || 4 || 4
|}

Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-26T04:47:32Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Burdekin (Delta) regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]].
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Discs (Offsets 28 plate)|| x 2||||
|-
| Rip|| x 2|| ||
|-
| Mound Renovator (Bedformer) 3 row|| x 1 || x 1||
|-
| Wavy Disc 3 row|| || x 1||
|-
| Hilling Up 3 row|| || x 1 || x 1
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg||
|-
| MaxEmerge Vacuum Legume Planter||x 1||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| ||x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
|Gypsum || 3 t || ||
|-
|Legume Max + Zinc ||267 kg || ||
|-
| Delta || ||247 kg ||
|-
| Urea|| ||200 kg ||
|-
| Barratta Ratooner|| || || 556 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1 ||
|-
| Fertiliser Box (side dresser, 2 row)|| || || x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Wipe-Out Pro [1.5L]|| x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Valor 500WG [0.03kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Blazer [2L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict 520 [0.15L], Uptake Spraying Oil [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 6: Sharpen WG [0.034kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 6
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1:Altacor [0.07kg], Non-ionic surfactant [0.125L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Decis Options [0.5L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter|| x 1
|-
| Sinker [0.5L] applied with planter||x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||2.8 || 18.9 || 16.1
|}

Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-26T04:47:06Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Burdekin (BRIA) regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]].
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Discs (Offsets 28 plate)|| x 3||||
|-
| Rip|| x 2|| ||
|-
| Mound Renovator (Bedformer) 3 row|| x 1 || x 1||
|-
| Wavy Disc 3 row|| || x 1||
|-
| Hilling Up 3 row|| || x 1 || x 1
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg||
|-
| MaxEmerge Vacuum Legume Planter||x 1||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| ||x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
|Gypsum || 5 t || ||
|-
|Legume Max + Zinc ||267 kg || ||
|-
| DAP || ||187 kg ||
|-
| Potash Muriate|| ||154 kg ||
|-
| Urea|| ||200 kg ||
|-
| Barratta Ratooner|| || || 618 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Wipe-Out Pro [1.5L]|| x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Valor 500WG [0.03kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Blazer [2L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict 520 [0.15L], Uptake Spraying Oil [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 6: Sharpen WG [0.034kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 6
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1:Altacor [0.07kg], Non-ionic surfactant (e.g. BS1000) [0.125L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Decis Options [0.5L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter|| x 1
|-
| Sinker [0.5L] applied with planter||x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||3 || 15 || 12
|}

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-26T04:45:10Z

Admin: /* Introduction */

==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional examples, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
It is assumed that all tractor work (and irrigation) is done by an owner-operator, so the cost is included as a fixed cost (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_costs|Fixed costs]]).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Costs|Fixed Costs]]).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Machinery|Machinery]]), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-26T04:42:30Z

Admin: /* Casual labour cost */

==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional examples, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
It is assumed that all tractor work (and irrigation) is done by an owner-operator, so the cost is included as a fixed cost (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_costs|Fixed costs]]).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Costs|Fixed Costs]]).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Machinery|Machinery]]), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-26T04:38:34Z

Admin: /* Operations and Products Applied */

==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional examples, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
It is assumed that all tractor work (and irrigation) is done by an owner-operator, so the cost is included as a fixed cost (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Labour|Fixed Labour]]).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Costs|Fixed Costs]]).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Machinery|Machinery]]), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-16T05:50:56Z

Admin: /* Diesel pump */

==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
It is assumed that all tractor work (and irrigation) is done by an owner-operator, so the cost is included as a fixed cost (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Labour|Fixed Labour]]).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Costs|Fixed Costs]]).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Machinery|Machinery]]), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-16T05:50:10Z

Admin: /* Electric pump */

==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
It is assumed that all tractor work (and irrigation) is done by an owner-operator, so the cost is included as a fixed cost (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Labour|Fixed Labour]]).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Costs|Fixed Costs]]).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see Machinery section), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-16T05:49:51Z

Admin: /* Electric pump */

==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
It is assumed that all tractor work (and irrigation) is done by an owner-operator, so the cost is included as a fixed cost (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Labour|Fixed Labour]]).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Labour|Fixed Costs]]).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see Machinery section), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-16T05:48:26Z

Admin: /* Casual labour cost */

==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
It is assumed that all tractor work (and irrigation) is done by an owner-operator, so the cost is included as a fixed cost (see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Fixed_Labour|Fixed Labour]]).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see Fixed costs section).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see Machinery section), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-16T05:46:09Z

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==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
It is assumed that all tractor work (and irrigation) is done by an owner-operator, so the cost is included as a fixed costs (see ‘Fixed costs’).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see Fixed costs section).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see Machinery section), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T04:13:27Z

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==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Tully regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Offset Discs || x 2|| x 2||
|-
| Ripper|| x 1|| ||
|-
| Zonal ripper rotary hoe|| || x 1||
|-
| Hilling up - including weeder (2 row)|| || x 1||
|-
| Centre buster (50% of the time, dependant on soil)|| || || x 0.5
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Cowpea (Ebony) || 25 kg ||
|-
| Direct drill legume planting || x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||11 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Lime (contract spread, third ratoon only)|| 1.2 t|| || 1.3 t
|-
| CK 55(S) - with planter|| || 210kg||
|-
| Innisfail ratooner|| || 350kg|| 565kg
|-
| Fertiliser box - stool splitter (3 row)|| || x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1: Glyphosate 450 [5L], Starane Advanced [0.6L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Glyphosate 450 [2.5L], 2,4-D 700 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3 (targeted to 30% area): Verdict 520 [0.7L] || x 0.3
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2.3
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.2], Dual Gold® 960 [1.8], Atrazine 900 WG [2]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2A (50% of time): Paraquat 250 [1.5], 2,4-D 700 [1.6] || x 0.5
|-
| Spray 2B (50% of time): Paraquat 250 [1.5L], Bobcat Imaxx SG [0.5L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 0.5
|-
| Sprayer – boom (7 row) ||x 1
|-
| Sprayer – tracking legs (6 row) || x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.2L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], Bobcat Imaxx SG [0.5L], Tordon 75-D [0.8L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 1
|-
| Spot/edge spraying allowance || x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Hi-Rise Contractor (Including fuel) || x 1
|-
| Sprayer tracking legs (6 row) || x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane!! Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Lorsban 500 EC with planter [1.5L] ||x 1 ||
|-
| Sinker with planter [0.455L] || x 1 ||
|}

Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied

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==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Herbert regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! Cost Description !!Plant Cane
|-
| Offset Discs || x 2
|-
| Ripper (2 row) ||x 1
|-
| Zonal Ripper Rotary Hoe (2 row) || x 1
|-
| Hilling up (2 row) || x 1
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Inoculant allowance (double rate) || x 2 ||
|-
| Cowpea (Ebony) || 25 kg ||
|-
| Direct drill legume planter (2 row) || x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Lime (contract spread)|| 2.5 t|| ||
|-
| CK 66(S) with planter|| || 275 kg||
|-
| Nitra K|| || 315 kg||
|-
| CK 140(S)|| || || 603 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (Stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Glyphosate 450 [5L], Starane Advanced 333 [0.6L] || x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Verdict 520 [0.7L] || x 1
|-
| Sprayer – boom (7 row) || x 3
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Dual Gold 960 [1.8L], Atrazine 900 WG [2.5L], Gramoxone 250 [1.5L] ||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: 24D 700 [0.8L], Tordon [0.8L], Starane® Advanced [0.8L], Gramoxone [1.25L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Gramoxone 250 [1.5L], Balance 750 [0.05L] || x 1
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer – boom (7 row) || x 1
|-
| Sprayer -tracking legs (6 row) || x 1
|-
| Weeder (3 row) || x 1
|-
| High rise spray contractor || x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Spray 1: 2,4-D 700 [0.8L], Tordon [0.8L], Starane Advanced [0.8L], Gramoxone [1.25L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Gramoxone 250 [1.5L], Balance 750 [0.05L] || x 1
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer -tracking legs (6 row) || x 1
|-
| High rise spray contractor || x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane!! Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Lorsban 500 EC with planter [1.5L] ||x 1 || x 1
|-
| Sinker with planter [0.455L] || x 1 || x 1
|}

Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T04:07:26Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Mackay regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! Cost Description !!Fallow !!Plant Cane
|-
| Ripper|| x 1||
|-
| Discs (Offsets)|| x 2|| x 2
|-
| Rotary hoe (50% of the time)|| || x 0.5
|-
| Hilling up (2 row)|| || x 2
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Inoculant allowance (single rate) ||x 1 ||
|-
| Soybean (Hayman)||55 kg ||
|-
| Direct drill legume planting||x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Lime (contract spread)|| 2.5 t|| ||
|-
| DAP applied with planter|| || 100 kg||
|-
| MKY 150 applied by delivery || ||3.6 m3 ||
|-
| MKY 170 applied by delivery (first ratoon only)|| || || 3.9 m3
|-
| CK160s (all ratoons except first)|| || || 590 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (all ratoons except first) || || || x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1: Spinnaker [0.1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Verdict 520 [0.15L|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 3
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 SG [2.2L], Stomp Xtra [2.2L], Paraquat 250 [1.2L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2 (50% of time): Bobcat i-MAXX [0.55L], Starane Advanced [0.78L]|| x 0.5
|-
| Spray 3 (Aerial): Starane Advanced 333 [0.9L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L]|| x 0.5
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom) || x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 0.5
|-
| Aerial contract spray || x 0.5
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Spray 1 (Aerial, 50% of the time, all ratoons): Starane Advanced 333 [0.9L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 0.5
|-
| Spray 2 (first ratoon only): Balance 750 [0.1L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3 (first ratoon only): Bobcat i-MAXX [0.55L], Paraquat 250 [1.6L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4 (all ratoons except first): Diuron WG 900 [0.5L], Paraquat 250 [1.2L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5 (Aerial, all ratoons except first): Comet 400 EC [0.75L], 2,4-D 700 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom) (first ratoon only)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|-
| Aerial contract spray (50% of time, first ratoon only) (100% of time, ratoons 2-5)||x 0.5
|-
| Aerial contract spray (all ratoons except first)|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane!! Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter (fourth and fifth ratoon only) || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Talstar 250 EC [0.138L] || x 1 ||
|-
| Sinker [0.462L] || x 1 ||
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||1 || 2.5 || 2.5
|}

Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T04:06:31Z

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==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Mackay regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [Regional_Examples_-_Major_Parameters]. Read the terms and conditions [Regional_Examples_-_Major_Parameters#Terms_and_Conditions] and disclaimer [Regional_Examples_-_Major_Parameters#Disclaimer] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! Cost Description !!Fallow !!Plant Cane
|-
| Ripper|| x 1||
|-
| Discs (Offsets)|| x 2|| x 2
|-
| Rotary hoe (50% of the time)|| || x 0.5
|-
| Hilling up (2 row)|| || x 2
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Inoculant allowance (single rate) ||x 1 ||
|-
| Soybean (Hayman)||55 kg ||
|-
| Direct drill legume planting||x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Lime (contract spread)|| 2.5 t|| ||
|-
| DAP applied with planter|| || 100 kg||
|-
| MKY 150 applied by delivery || ||3.6m3 ||
|-
| MKY 170 applied by delivery (first ratoon only)|| || || 3.9m3
|-
| CK160s (all ratoons except first)|| || || 590 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (all ratoons except first) || || || x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1: Spinnaker [0.1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Verdict 520 [0.15L|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 3
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 SG [2.2L], Stomp Xtra [2.2L], Paraquat 250 [1.2L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2 (50% of time): Bobcat i-MAXX [0.55L], Starane Advanced [0.78L]|| x 0.5
|-
| Spray 3 (Aerial): Starane Advanced 333 [0.9L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L]|| x 0.5
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom) || x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 0.5
|-
| Aerial contract spray || x 0.5
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| Spray 1 (Aerial, 50% of the time, all ratoons): Starane Advanced 333 [0.9L], 2,4-D 700 [1.6L] || x 0.5
|-
| Spray 2 (first ratoon only): Balance 750 [0.1L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3 (first ratoon only): Bobcat i-MAXX [0.55L], Paraquat 250 [1.6L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4 (all ratoons except first): Diuron WG 900 [0.5L], Paraquat 250 [1.2L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5 (Aerial, all ratoons except first): Comet 400 EC [0.75L], 2,4-D 700 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Edge/spot spraying allowance|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom) (first ratoon only)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|-
| Aerial contract spray (50% of time, first ratoon only) (100% of time, ratoons 2-5)||x 0.5
|-
| Aerial contract spray (all ratoons except first)|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane!! Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter (fourth and fifth ratoon only) || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Talstar 250 EC [0.138L] || x 1 ||
|-
| Sinker [0.462L] || x 1 ||
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (5)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||1 || 2.5 || 2.5
|}

Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T04:04:18Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Burdekin (Delta) regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Discs (Offsets 28 plate)|| x 2||||
|-
| Rip|| x 2|| ||
|-
| Mound Renovator (Bedformer) 3 row|| x 1 || x 1||
|-
| Wavy Disc 3 row|| || x 1||
|-
| Hilling Up 3 row|| || x 1 || x 1
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg||
|-
| MaxEmerge Vacuum Legume Planter||x 1||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| ||x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
|Gypsum || 3 t || ||
|-
|Legume Max + Zinc ||267 kg || ||
|-
| Delta || ||247 kg ||
|-
| Urea|| ||200 kg ||
|-
| Barratta Ratooner|| || || 556 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1 ||
|-
| Fertiliser Box (side dresser, 2 row)|| || || x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Wipe-Out Pro [1.5L]|| x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Valor 500WG [0.03kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Blazer [2L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict 520 [0.15L], Uptake Spraying Oil [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 6: Sharpen WG [0.034kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 6
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1:Altacor [0.07kg], Non-ionic surfactant [0.125L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Decis Options [0.5L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter|| x 1
|-
| Sinker [0.5L] applied with planter||x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||2.8 || 18.9 || 16.1
|}

Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T04:03:48Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Burdekin (BRIA) regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Discs (Offsets 28 plate)|| x 3||||
|-
| Rip|| x 2|| ||
|-
| Mound Renovator (Bedformer) 3 row|| x 1 || x 1||
|-
| Wavy Disc 3 row|| || x 1||
|-
| Hilling Up 3 row|| || x 1 || x 1
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg||
|-
| MaxEmerge Vacuum Legume Planter||x 1||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| ||x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
|Gypsum || 5 t || ||
|-
|Legume Max + Zinc ||267 kg || ||
|-
| DAP || ||187 kg ||
|-
| Potash Muriate|| ||154 kg ||
|-
| Urea|| ||200 kg ||
|-
| Barratta Ratooner|| || || 618 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Wipe-Out Pro [1.5L]|| x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Valor 500WG [0.03kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Blazer [2L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict 520 [0.15L], Uptake Spraying Oil [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 6: Sharpen WG [0.034kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 6
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1:Altacor [0.07kg], Non-ionic surfactant (e.g. BS1000) [0.125L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Decis Options [0.5L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter|| x 1
|-
| Sinker [0.5L] applied with planter||x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||3 || 15 || 12
|}

Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T04:02:54Z

Admin: Created page with "==Introduction== This page shows the operations and products applied in the Bundaberg regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that..."

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Bundaberg regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean) !! Fallow (Peanut) !! Plant Cane '''
|-
| Bedformer|| x 1 || x 1 ||
|-
| Zonal Ripper|| x 1||x 1 || x 1
|-
| Zonal Rotary Hoe||x 2 || x 2 || x 1
|-
| Hilling Up|| || ||x 3
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Legumes) !! Fallow (Peanuts)!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg || ||
|-
| Peanuts (Holt)|| ||170 kg ||
|-
| Direct Drill Panter||x 1|| x 1 ||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| || ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| || || x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean) !! Fallow (Peanut) !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (4)'''
|-
|Ammonium sulphate|| 4 kg|| || ||
|-
|GF 402 ||140 kg || || ||
|-
|NPK 403 ||435 kg || || ||
|-
|Lime ||2.5 t||3 t || ||
|-
|Copper sulphate|| ||10 kg || ||
|-
|Gypsum || ||1 t || ||
|-
|Molybdenum || ||0.4 kg || ||
|-
| DAP || || || 125 kg ||
|-
| GF 550|| || || 445 kg ||
|-
| CK 140(S)|| || || || 600 kg
|-
| Fertiliser spreader||x 1 ||x2 || ||
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter)|| || x 1|| x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow (Soybean)====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean)
|-
| Spray 1: Round Up [5L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Hastens Oil [1L], LI700 [0.25L], Spinnaker [0.14L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3: LI700 [0.25L], Round Up-Ultra [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Verdict [0.52L], Steward [0.2L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Hastens Oil [1L], LI700 [0.25L], Reglone [2L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 4
|-
| Sprayer (shielded)||x 1
|}

==== Fallow (Peanut)====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Peanut)
|-
| Spray 1: Dual Gold [1.8L], Gramoxone [0.9L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Urea [4L], Buttress [1.5L], Flame [0.4L], Hastens Oil [1L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Blazer [1L], Solubor [4L], Bravo [1.8L] || x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Hastens Oil [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict [0.15L], Manganese Sulphate [4L], Hastens Oil [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 4
|-
| Sprayer (shielded)||x 1
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!!Ratoon (4)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow (Soybean) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean)
|-
| Spray 1:Decis [0.5L], Salt [0.6kg] || x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom) || x 1
|}

==== Fallow (Peanut)====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!! Fallow (Peanut)
|-
| Spray 1:Bravo [1.8L] || x 5
|-
| Spray 2: Amistar Xtra [0.6L] || x 2
|-
| Sprayer (boom) || x 7
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter || x 1
|-
| Tilt [0.44L] applied with planter|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon'''
|-
| Insecticide applied (Fourth ratoon only) || x 1
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter) (Fourth ratoon only) || x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow (Soybean) !! Fallow (Peanut) !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (4)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||2 || 4 || 4 || 4
|}

Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T03:58:59Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Burdekin (Delta) regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Discs (Offsets 28 plate)|| x 2||||
|-
| Rip|| x 2|| ||
|-
| Mound Renovator (Bedformer) 3 row|| x 1 || x 1||
|-
| Hilling Up 3 row|| || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Wavy Disc 3 row|| || x 1||
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg||
|-
| MaxEmerge Vacuum Legume Planter||x 1||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| ||x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
|Gypsum || 3 t || ||
|-
|Legume Max + Zinc ||267 kg || ||
|-
| Delta || ||247 kg ||
|-
| Urea|| ||200 kg ||
|-
| Barratta Ratooner|| || || 556 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1 ||
|-
| Fertiliser Box (side dresser, 2 row)|| || || x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Wipe-Out Pro [1.5L]|| x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Valor 500WG [0.03kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Blazer [2L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict 520 [0.15L], Uptake Spraying Oil [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 6: Sharpen WG [0.034kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 6
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1:Altacor [0.07kg], Non-ionic surfactant [0.125L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Decis Options [0.5L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter|| x 1
|-
| Sinker [0.5L] applied with planter||x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||2.8 || 18.9 || 16.1
|}

Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T03:57:39Z

Admin:

==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Burdekin (BRIA) regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Discs (Offsets 28 plate)|| x 3||||
|-
| Rip|| x 2|| ||
|-
| Mound Renovator (Bedformer) 3 row|| x 1 || x 1||
|-
| Hilling Up 3 row|| || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Wavy Disc 3 row|| || x 1||
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg||
|-
| MaxEmerge Vacuum Legume Planter||x 1||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| ||x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
|Gypsum || 5 t || ||
|-
|Legume Max + Zinc ||267 kg || ||
|-
| DAP || ||187 kg ||
|-
| Potash Muriate|| ||154 kg ||
|-
| Urea|| ||200 kg ||
|-
| Barratta Ratooner|| || || 618 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Wipe-Out Pro [1.5L]|| x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Valor 500WG [0.03kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Blazer [2L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict 520 [0.15L], Uptake Spraying Oil [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 6: Sharpen WG [0.034kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 6
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1:Altacor [0.07kg], Non-ionic surfactant (e.g. BS1000) [0.125L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Decis Options [0.5L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter|| x 1
|-
| Sinker [0.5L] applied with planter||x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||3 || 15 || 12
|}

Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T03:56:41Z

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==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Burdekin (Delta) regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [Regional_Examples_-_Major_Parameters]. Read the terms and conditions [Regional_Examples_-_Major_Parameters#Terms_and_Conditions] and disclaimer [Regional_Examples_-_Major_Parameters#Disclaimer] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Discs (Offsets 28 plate)|| x 2||||
|-
| Rip|| x 2|| ||
|-
| Mound Renovator (Bedformer) 3 row|| x 1 || x 1||
|-
| Hilling Up 3 row|| || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Wavy Disc 3 row|| || x 1||
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg||
|-
| MaxEmerge Vacuum Legume Planter||x 1||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| ||x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
|Gypsum || 3 t || ||
|-
|Legume Max + Zinc ||267 kg || ||
|-
| Delta || ||247 kg ||
|-
| Urea|| ||200 kg ||
|-
| Barratta Ratooner|| || || 556 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1 ||
|-
| Fertiliser Box (side dresser, 2 row)|| || || x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Wipe-Out Pro [1.5L]|| x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Valor 500WG [0.03kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Blazer [2L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict 520 [0.15L], Uptake Spraying Oil [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 6: Sharpen WG [0.034kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 6
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1:Altacor [0.07kg], Non-ionic surfactant [0.125L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Decis Options [0.5L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter|| x 1
|-
| Sinker [0.5L] applied with planter||x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||2.8 || 18.9 || 16.1
|}

Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied

2025-05-16T03:52:17Z

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==Introduction==
This page shows the operations and products applied in the Burdekin (BRIA) regional example. Please note that operations may not be in chronological order and that all figures are on a per hectare basis and exclude GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''
=== Major Parameters===
For further information on the regional examples, see [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters]]. Read the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Terms and Conditions|terms and conditions]] and the [[Regional Examples – Major Parameters#Disclaimer|disclaimer]] prior to considering the information in this wiki page.
===Operations and products applied in other regions===
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in the other regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]
==Operations and Products==
===Land Preparation===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Discs (Offsets 28 plate)|| x 3||||
|-
| Rip|| x 2|| ||
|-
| Mound Renovator (Bedformer) 3 row|| x 1 || x 1||
|-
| Hilling Up 3 row|| || x 1 || x 1
|-
| Wavy Disc 3 row|| || x 1||
|}

=== Planting ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Mungbeans (Jade)||25 kg||
|-
| MaxEmerge Vacuum Legume Planter||x 1||
|-
| Cane setts (t/ha)|| ||10 t
|-
| Contract cane plant|| ||x 1
|}

=== Fertiliser and Ameliorants===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
|Gypsum || 5 t || ||
|-
|Legume Max + Zinc ||267 kg || ||
|-
| DAP || ||187 kg ||
|-
| Potash Muriate|| ||154 kg ||
|-
| Urea|| ||200 kg ||
|-
| Barratta Ratooner|| || || 618 kg
|-
| Fertiliser Box (stool splitter, 3 row)|| || x 1|| x 1
|}

===Weed Control===
==== Fallow====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1 and 2: Wipe-Out Pro [1.5L]|| x 2
|-
| Spray 3: Valor 500WG [0.03kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 4: Blazer [2L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 5: Verdict 520 [0.15L], Uptake Spraying Oil [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 6: Sharpen WG [0.034kg], Hastens Oil [1L], LI 700 [0.25L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 6
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Plant Cane'''
|-
| Spray 1: Atrazine 900 WG [0.5kg], Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.5L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: Starane Advanced [0.6L], Paraquat 250 [1.5L]|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)||x 2
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

==== Ratoon====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| Spray 1: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], 2,4-D Amine 625 [0.75L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Paraquat 250 [1.6L], Stomp Xtra [3L], Atradex 900 WG [3kg], 2,4-D Amine 625 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Spray 3: MCPA 750 [1L]|| x 1
|-
| Contractor Aerial Spray|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 1
|-
| Sprayer with legs|| x 1
|}

===Insect and Disease Control===
==== Fallow ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow'''
|-
| Spray 1:Altacor [0.07kg], Non-ionic surfactant (e.g. BS1000) [0.125L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Spray 2: Decis Options [0.5L], Salt [1.2kg]||x 1
|-
| Sprayer (boom)|| x 2
|}

==== Plant Cane ====
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!!Plant Cane'''
|-
| Sinker [0.5L] applied with planter||x 1
|-
| Insecticide applied with planter|| x 1
|}

=== Irrigation ===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Cost Description!! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon (3)'''
|-
| ML/ha ||3 || 15 || 12
|}

Regional Examples – Major Parameters

2025-05-16T03:42:49Z

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==Introduction==
FEAT Online provides access to pre-loaded regional scenario example files which are provided to help users in understanding how the tool functions and generalised sugarcane economics. This page outlines the method of estimation for each of the scenario major parameters, with all figures excluding GST.

'''It is important to note that the parameters used (operations, input costs, yields, etc.) are examples only, are not intended to provide average or median values for each region and are not reflective of any individual situation.'''

In 2021-22, the regional scenario example files were updated (having regard to regional production data and consultations with regional advisors).

==Operations and Products Applied==
For a high level of detail on the operations and products applied in each of the regional scenarios, see below:
* [[Burdekin (BRIA) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (BRIA)]]
* [[Burdekin (Delta) Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Burdekin (Delta)]]
* [[Bundaberg Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Bundaberg ]]
* [[Mackay Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Mackay]]
* [[Herbert Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Herbert]]
* [[Tully Regional Example – Operations and products applied| Tully]]

==Major Parameters==
===Scenario Assumptions===
{| class="wikitable"
! '''Parameter !! Value !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Mill area'''|| See below table. || Mill area corresponds with mill constant to calculate revenue.
|-
| '''Sugar Price'''|| $484/t (IPS Net).|| Five-year (2018-2022) average.
|-
| '''Row Width'''|| See below table. || Widths vary between regions.
|-
| '''Cane Contract Harvest Cost'''|| See below table. || Costs vary within regions (between contractors) and are based on local advice. Estimate includes haul-out and fuel cost (after rebate) during 2020-2022.
|-
| '''Tractor Fuel Price''' || $1.50/L (after diesel fuel rebate, and the removal of GST).|| Diesel prices based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.
|-
| '''Levies'''|| See below table|| Total levy costs are sourced from relevant industry bodies and will vary depending on a grower’s membership in various organisations.
|-
| '''Premiums'''|| See below table.|| Premiums and/or bonuses paid (if relevant) to growers will vary from year to year.
|}

See below table for further information on parameters by region.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Mill Area !! Row Width !! Cane Contract Harvest Cost !! Levies'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| Pioneer Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $1.012/t
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| Kalamia Mill|| 1.6m || $7.3/t || $0.982/t
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| Bundaberg Mill|| 1.83m || $7.3/t || $1.069/t
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| Mackay Mill|| 1.625m || $9.5/t || $0.91/t
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| Herbert River Mill|| 1.65m || $9.5/t || $0.99/t
|-
| '''Tully'''|| Tully Mill|| 1.65m || $9.0/t || $1.04/t '''^'''
|}
'''^''' A premium/bonus of $1.88/t is also specified (example only), that incorporates two types of bonuses/premiums for the Tully scenario.

===Cane Assumptions===
====Farm Size====
The same farm size was used in all scenarios (150ha) and is evenly split between crop classes (fallow, plant, and ratoons). However, the area for each crop class differs between regions as the number of ratoons varies.

====Yield and CCS====
Cane yield and CCS was determined using available historical average data for each scenario. The aim was to include a 10-year average from 2012 - 2021 but there were differences between scenarios (due to data availability). The production data only reflects the crop classes included in each scenario (excluding standover cane), and therefore yields may be higher than regional averages.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Number of Ratoons !! Plant Yield (t/ha) !! Ratoon Yield (t/ha) !! Plant CCS !! Ratoon CCS !! Range of years used and data source'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)''' || 3|| 137|| 105 || 14.5 || 14.73 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for BRIA, Dalbeg/ Millaroo, Clare, Giru.
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)''' || 3|| 149|| 116 || 14.2 || 14.33 || 2010-2019, QCANESelect for Ayr, Home Hill.
|-
| '''Bundaberg''' || 4|| 90|| 81 || 14.21 || 14.21 || 2015-2019, Bundaberg Sugar Ltd, may be adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and may differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Mackay''' || 5|| 96|| 85|| 14.40|| 13.72|| 2012-2021, Mackay Sugar Limited, adjusted to reflect the water available for irrigation and differ from the regional average.
|-
| '''Herbert''' || 5|| 94|| 76|| 14.00|| 13.56|| 2009-2018 (excl. 2011 data due to cyclone impacts in that year), QCANESelect.
|-
| '''Tully''' || 5|| 95|| 86|| 13.30|| 13.00|| 2012-2021, Tully District CAPA Productivity Review.
|}

===Growing Costs for Cane and Other Crops===
====Planting====
For cane, the price of cane billets used for planting (seed cane) is equivalent to the on-farm price of cane.

====Nutrients and ameliorants====
The specific fertilisers included, that were determined by local and industry advice, varies from region to region.

====Product costs and descriptions====
The specific products and costs included were determined by local and/or industry advice, and vary between regions.
Note: for simplicity, herbicide blends are specified as a cost per spray per hectare (incorporating product mixes and additives).
Descriptions are followed by specifications of rates of product in Kg or L. For example, Starane Advanced [0.6] would refer to 0.6L of product. Active ingredient strength is sometimes specified as part of the product description. For example, 2,4-D 700 would align with 2,4-D Amicide Advance that has 700g of active ingredient per L of product.

===Machinery===
====Tractor fuel price====
Diesel price of $1.50/L based on three-year (2020-2022) average (reported by [https://www.racq.com.au/car/fair-fuel-prices RACQ] across multiple regions). Rebates were deducted based on a 3-year (2020-2022) average of [https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/excise-data/resource/b9227cdf-4c04-492d-bd84-65031adc408e Australian Government fuel excise values]. GST was also deducted.

====Casual labour cost====
Not included, as labour is already specified as a fixed cost (see ‘Fixed costs’ section).

====Percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency====
Estimated based on local advice, influenced by type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type. Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.

====Repairs and maintenance====
Based on the sum of the major repair and maintenance components for the tractor or implement (i.e. maintenance and replacing components, including oil, tyres, batteries, discs and nozzles) expressed in dollars.

===Irrigation===
====Water rates====
Water rates are estimated in each region for plant, ratoons and fallow based on local advice.

{| class="wikitable"
! '''Region !! Unit !! Fallow !! Plant Cane !! Ratoon'''
|-
| '''Burdekin (BRIA)'''|| ML/ha|| 3|| 15|| 12
|-
| '''Burdekin (Delta)'''|| ML/ha|| 2.8|| 18.9|| 16.1
|-
| '''Bundaberg'''|| ML/ha|| 2 (Soybean) 4 (Peanut) || 4|| 4
|-
| '''Mackay'''|| ML/ha|| 1|| 2.5|| 2.5
|-
| '''Herbert'''|| ML/ha|| -|| - || -
|-
| '''Tully'''|| ML/ha|| - || - || -
|}
====Energy costs====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs.

=====Electric pump=====
Electricity for irrigation is applied under Tariff 20. Electricity tariffs are sourced from Ergon Energy for 2021/22. A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied as per tariffs (see Fixed costs section).

=====Diesel pump=====
The scenarios only include electric pumps. However, if you have a diesel pump, the pump fuel use (L/hr) can be used, along with the ‘Tractor Fuel Price’ (see Machinery section), to calculate the energy cost per year ($/yr).

===Fixed costs===
====General====
Fixed costs were determined using generalised averages and assumptions for each region based on past research and local knowledge or advice. These costs were applied on either a per hectare basis or a percentage of income. Please note that fixed costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

====Fixed labour====
Farm labour requirements estimated from local knowledge and advice. Fixed yearly labour is estimated at a rate of $35 per hour.

====Fixed irrigation====
Water charges are sourced from the supplier based on the appropriate water scheme.
A fixed daily supply charge for electricity (irrigation) is also applied under Tariff 20 from Ergon Energy 2021/22.

==Terms and Conditions==
Access to and use of the information contained herein is subject to the reader’s/user’s acceptance of the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT Online) [https://featonline.com.au/data-security terms and conditions] and the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for [https://featonline.com.au FEAT Online].
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

==Disclaimer==
The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.
For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

Contact Us

2025-02-14T02:16:53Z

Admin:

This page provides users with contact information.

Sending an email enquiry to the email '''FEATregistration@daf.qld.gov.au''' will reach employees from the Department of Primary Industries that can help. As per the page, please add the following keywords to the subject line:

* “FEEDBACK:”
* “SUPPORT:”
* “BUG:”

For example, your email subject could be "SUPPORT: Help with machinery setup page" if you require assistance with entering information on the machinery page.

* Please still send an email through if you require assistance with any other matters related to FEAT online.

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[[Home Page]] ⇐|⇒ [[Common Menu Items]]

Home Page

2023-11-15T23:50:43Z

Admin: /* Tutorial videos */

The [https://featonline.com.au/ FEAT Online] home page explains the purpose of the tool, has many links to get started and hosts the tutorial videos.

===Questions FEAT can help answer===

* How would my farm profitability change if I adopted a new farming practice?
* What is the economic impact of changing row widths or adopting controlled traffic?
* How do different farming systems compare in terms of the amount of labour required?
* How profitable is my farming enterprise at different sugar prices?
* What is the most profitable mix of fallow crops on my farm?
* How many ratoons should I grow to maximise profitability?
* Should I buy new machinery or use a contractor?
* If the price of diesel increases, how will this affect my profitability
* Should I purchase a new farm or lease a portion of the farm?
* Which farm should I sell?

=== Farm information required to use FEAT ===
'''FEAT calculates economic performance indicators based on specific production information entered.''' You do not require accounting records to use FEAT.

In general, the information required to use FEAT includes:

* Production data
* Harvest costs
* Sugar price
* Agronomic practices in cane (plant, ratoons and rotational crops) such as;
** Land preparation and planting operations (implements used and number of operations, contractor rates)
** Chemical input; type, rate and cost
** Irrigation; volume applied and cost
** Machinery and implement information (repairs and maintenance costs, speed, field efficiency)
* Fixed costs (insurance, land rates, etc.)
* Asset values (land value, value of machinery)

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===More information===
Navigate to the following pages if you would like more information about the tool, otherwise use the bottom right link to get started!
* [[User Account/Profile Settings|My Account]]
* [[Terms of Use]]
* [[Contact Us|Contact Us]]

===Tutorial videos===
Navigate to the following tutorial videos to learn more about the following:
* [https://youtu.be/ybdkYV9H1sc Brief Overview]
* ''[Other videos coming soon]''

[[Common Menu Items]] ⇐|⇒ [[Scenario List]]

Scenario List

2023-11-09T01:21:36Z

Admin: /* Regional Examples */

This page lists all the scenarios developed (and the regional scenarios) and enables you to edit, copy, share and delete scenarios or compare the performance of two different scenarios. You can either add a new scenario, continue working on a previously created scenario or modify a regional scenario.

===Main Scenario List===
==== Name ====
The Name column lists all of the scenarios that have been developed as well as the regional scenarios (that you can copy and modify).

'''Create a new scenario by typing into the box that says "Enter New Scenario Name" and then clicking the "Add New Scenario Button" (in the status column).'''

* You can open and make changes to any of the listed scenarios by clicking on the hyperlink in blue for each scenario’s name.

[[File:Enter new scenario name.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

[[File:Add new scenario.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

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==== Status ====
'''The Status column indicates how much of each scenario has been completed using a colour and tick system.'''

GM represents the gross margin stage (income minus variable costs) and if coloured green and ticked this indicates that all information up to the [[Cane Summary]] page has been entered (including the [[Scenario Assumptions]], [[Cane Assumptions]] and [[Cane Growing Costs]] pages).

* If the "GM" is red with a cross then some information still needs to be entered.
* Gross Margins can be used to compare profitability between two scenarios when fixed costs and capital expenditures are exactly the same.

Four more pages need information entered before you get to the [[Profit]] page ([[Assets]], [[Depreciation]], [[Fixed Costs]] and [[Other Income]] pages).

* If Profit is green and ticked then all information up to the Profit page has been entered, which enables you to view key measures of profitability like Farm Operating Return and Return on Investment as well as other measures on the [[Farm Performance Indicators]] page.
* Farm Operating Return can be used to compare profitability between two scenarios when fixed costs are different between scenarios, while Return on Investment goes a step further and enables comparison when total assets are different.

Entering the required information into the [[Cane Sensitivity]] and [[Optimum Ratoons]] pages will show the Risk stage as being completed (green and ticked).

* These pages provide you with useful information around: (1) the sensitivity of gross margins to different sugar prices and average CCS than expected, and; (2) the optimum number of ratoons grown to maximise profitability.
* There is also an [[Other Crop Sensitivity]] page if you have other crops in your scenario and it has similarities with the cane page.

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==== Actions ====
The five "Action" buttons are Edit, Copy, Share, Archive and Delete:

1. '''Edit''' ''(pen icon)'': Enables growers to change the name of a scenario.

2. '''Copy''' ''(sheets of paper icon)'': Copies the selected scenario so you can change the name of the scenario and modify the information.

3. '''Share''' ''(molecule or three dots icon)'': Shares the scenario with another user of FEAT Online. When edits are made by the other user to the shared scenario, the changes do not affect your original scenario file.

4. '''Archive''' ''(folder icon)'': Moves the selected scenario to the Archived Scenarios list. It can be added to the main list or a certain Archived Folder that you can create.

5. '''Delete''' ''(garbage can icon)'': Deletes the entire scenario. You will need to take care not to accidently delete scenarios when using this function.

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==== Compare ====
'''This function compares the profitability of two different scenarios as well as various other key [[Farm Performance Indicators]].'''

* For example, important measures like Gross Margin, Operating Return, Return on Investment and Casual Labour Hours are compared between two different management practice or farming system scenarios.

* Compare scenarios by checking the boxes of two scenarios and clicking the "Compare" button. Alternatively, click the "Compare" button on the far left hand side column. This will take you to the [[Compare FPI]] page.

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===Regional Examples===

'''1. There are regional example files for the Burdekin BRIA, Burdekin Delta, Bundaberg, Mackay, Herbert and Tully.'''

'''2. To copy a regional example file into your Main Scenario List, click the "copy" icon.'''

To read more about the regional example files, click on the following links:

* [[Regional Example - Burdekin BRIA]]

* [[Regional Example - Burdekin Delta]]

* [[Regional Example - Bundaberg]]

* [[Regional Example - Mackay]]

* [[Regional Example - Herbert]]

* [[Regional Example - Tully]]

* '''Note:''' The regional files are provided solely as a means of demonstrating the functionality of FEAT. The operations, input costs and yields used in these scenarios reflect broad regional trends and are not reflective of any individual situation.

===Archived Scenarios===

Scenarios can be archived with the following steps:

'''1. Click the "Archive" button to move the selected scenario to the Archived Scenarios list.'''

'''2. It can be added to the main list or a certain Archived Folder that you can create.'''

'''3. Create a new folder by typing where it says "Folder name" and then click "New Folder".'''

'''4. Select that folder and then click "Save Scenario".'''

[[File:Archiving.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

Once your files are archived, you have 3 options:

'''1. Access the archived file directly from the "Archived Scenarios" list.'''

'''2. Unarchive the file and it will move back to the "Scenario List".'''

'''3. Re-archive the file and move it into a different folder.'''

* '''Tip:''' You can also rearrange the archived files from A-Z or from Z-A by clicking the toggle beside "Name".

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[[Home Page]] ⇐|⇒ [[Scenario Home]]

Machinery Setup

2023-11-08T23:27:18Z

Admin: /* Implement Costs */

This page can be used to edit existing information for tractors and implements or to add additional information to calculate machinery costs. It is likely that most of this page is filled out already if data has been entered on the [[Cane Growing Costs]] or [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

====Casual Labour Rate====
'''Enter the casual labour rate, if applicable, in dollars per hour ($/hr) and click "Submit".'''

* Please note that labour can be also added as a fixed cost on the [[Fixed Costs]] page.
* Only include labour once in either the casual labour rate section or as a fixed cost.

[[File:Casual Labour Rate.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

==== Tractor Costs ====
Add Tractor Costs by clicking the "Add Tractor" button then:

'''1. Enter a name for the tractor.''' For example, JD 120HP.

'''2. Enter tractor horsepower (PTO).''' For example, 100 PTO.

* PTO HP is used because it is involved in the calculation of expected maximum fuel usage, and the PTO HP is roughly 80% - 90% of gross engine HP in many cases.
* The calculated expected fuel use in litres/hour (L/hr), based on tractor horsepower (PTO), will be displayed. This is the maximum fuel use when the tractor is performing at maximum load. The figure can be changed if required.

'''3. Enter an estimate of the tractor’s expected productive life in years.''' For example, 30 years.

'''4. Enter the number of hours per year the tractor is used (hrs/yr).''' For example, 210 hours per year.

'''5. Estimate the total amount spent on repairs and maintenance (R&M) over the tractor’s productive life.''' For example, R&M costs may incorporate costs for servicing (e.g. oil and filters), tyre replacements and other minor and major repairs (e.g. electrics, hydraulics, GPS) over the life of the tractor.

For a (hypothetical) total of $27,040 you would add together:

* Servicing costs of $10,000 (servicing every 250 hours at a cost of $250 per service over the lifetime of approx. 10,000 hours).
* Tyre costs of $10,000 (tyres might be replaced twice over its life, $1,250 x 4 tyres x 2 sets = $10,000).
* Repair costs of $7,040.

[[File:Tractor Icon.png|200px|frameless|center|link=]]
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==== Implement Costs ====
Implement information can be entered once at least one tractor has been added. Add implement costs by clicking "Add Implement" and then:

'''1. Choose the associated tractor from the drop down list or click the plus icon to add a tractor.''' Each implement is assigned to one tractor.

'''2. Enter the name of the implement.''' For example, Offset discs 28 plate.

* Implement percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency is influenced by the type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type.

'''3. Enter an estimate of how hard the tractor is typically working when the implement is being used as a percentage of full load (%).''' This will automatically calculate the amount of fuel used compared to maximum consumption.

* For example, rotary hoeing heavy ground may require the full power of a 180HP tractor so 100% should be entered, while boom spraying may only require a 120HP tractor to operate at half power so 50% should be entered.
* Another example is, if an operation uses 8L/hr and a tractor’s maximum fuel use is 10L/hr, then the percentage of full load is 80%.

'''4. Enter the number of hectares per year the implement is operated across.''' This figure along with the tractor’s expected productive life in years determines the implements hours per year based on implement work rate.

* For example, Offset discs might be used across 25ha of fallow paddocks twice so 50ha should be entered, while a sprayer with tracking legs might be used once in 25ha of plant cane and twice in ratoons (4 ratoons, 25ha each) so 225ha should be entered.

'''5. Enter the expected productive life of the implement in years.''' For example, 40 years.

* FEAT allows you to specify lifetime tractor hours and include the area that an implement covers each year (which determines the implement’s hours per year based on implement work rate). After you have specified tractor and implement R&M, FEAT then calculates a combined (tractor and implement) hourly R&M cost.
* Please note that R&M costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

'''6. Enter an estimate of the total amount spent on repairs and maintenance over the implement’s productive life.'''

* For example, if you were to replace the discs of your Offsets (28 plate) three times ($100/disc x 28 discs x 3 sets = $8,400) and spend $100 each year on general maintenance over the 15-year life ($1,500) then the total amount to be entered would be $9,900.

Work rate parameters (width of pass, speed, and field efficiency) are included for each grower-performed operation in the FEAT file:

'''7. Enter the width of the implement’s pass or swath width.''' A 3-row stool splitter might have a 5.4 metre width of pass, which could be entered as 5.4m or 3 rows (if row width has been entered as 1.8m on the [[Scenario Assumptions]] page).

'''8. Enter the speed the implement is typically operated at down the drill (km/hr).''' For example, 8 km/hr.

'''9. Enter an estimate of the implement’s field efficiency.''' Field efficiency is a ratio of the time spent actually using an implement relative to the total time spent in the tractor.

* Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.
* For example, when ripping most time is spent ripping in the paddock (90secs/row) plus some time spent turning at the end of each row (22 sec/row). Field efficiency in this scenario is 80%, which is calculated by dividing 90 secs by 112 secs (90 secs+22secs).
* Chemical application is likely to have lower field efficiency than tilling due to additional time spent refilling tanks.
* You can evaluate the accuracy of field efficiency by cross-checking with the implied work rate (ha/hour – shown after clicking the "Submit" button).

[[File:Add Implement.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

====Tractors and Implements Table====
All tractors and implements in a scenario are shown in this table.

* Click on the tractor name if you wish to show the implements underneath that tractor and click again to just show the tractor again.

* If you wish to delete tractors or implements, you must first delete all instances of them in the [[Cane Growing Costs]] and [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

[[File:Tractors and Implements Table.png|1500px|frameless|center|link=]]

[[Other Crop Summary]] ⇐|⇒ [[Irrigation Setup]]

Machinery Setup

2023-11-08T23:24:56Z

Admin: /* Implement Costs */

This page can be used to edit existing information for tractors and implements or to add additional information to calculate machinery costs. It is likely that most of this page is filled out already if data has been entered on the [[Cane Growing Costs]] or [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

====Casual Labour Rate====
'''Enter the casual labour rate, if applicable, in dollars per hour ($/hr) and click "Submit".'''

* Please note that labour can be also added as a fixed cost on the [[Fixed Costs]] page.
* Only include labour once in either the casual labour rate section or as a fixed cost.

[[File:Casual Labour Rate.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

==== Tractor Costs ====
Add Tractor Costs by clicking the "Add Tractor" button then:

'''1. Enter a name for the tractor.''' For example, JD 120HP.

'''2. Enter tractor horsepower (PTO).''' For example, 100 PTO.

* PTO HP is used because it is involved in the calculation of expected maximum fuel usage, and the PTO HP is roughly 80% - 90% of gross engine HP in many cases.
* The calculated expected fuel use in litres/hour (L/hr), based on tractor horsepower (PTO), will be displayed. This is the maximum fuel use when the tractor is performing at maximum load. The figure can be changed if required.

'''3. Enter an estimate of the tractor’s expected productive life in years.''' For example, 30 years.

'''4. Enter the number of hours per year the tractor is used (hrs/yr).''' For example, 210 hours per year.

'''5. Estimate the total amount spent on repairs and maintenance (R&M) over the tractor’s productive life.''' For example, R&M costs may incorporate costs for servicing (e.g. oil and filters), tyre replacements and other minor and major repairs (e.g. electrics, hydraulics, GPS) over the life of the tractor.

For a (hypothetical) total of $27,040 you would add together:

* Servicing costs of $10,000 (servicing every 250 hours at a cost of $250 per service over the lifetime of approx. 10,000 hours).
* Tyre costs of $10,000 (tyres might be replaced twice over its life, $1,250 x 4 tyres x 2 sets = $10,000).
* Repair costs of $7,040.

[[File:Tractor Icon.png|200px|frameless|center|link=]]
[[File:Add Tractor.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

==== Implement Costs ====
Implement information can be entered once at least one tractor has been added. Add implement costs by clicking "Add Implement" and then:

'''1. Choose the associated tractor from the drop down list or click the plus icon to add a tractor.''' Each implement is assigned to one tractor.

'''2. Enter the name of the implement.''' For example, Offset discs 28 plate.

* Implement percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency is influenced by the type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type.

'''3. Enter an estimate of how hard the tractor is typically working when the implement is being used as a percentage of full load (%).''' This will automatically calculate the amount of fuel used compared to maximum consumption.

* For example, rotary hoeing heavy ground may require the full power of a 180HP tractor so 100% should be entered, while boom spraying may only require a 120HP tractor to operate at half power so 50% should be entered.
* Another example is, if an operation uses 8L/hr and a tractor’s maximum fuel use is 10L/hr, then the percentage of full load is 80%.

'''4. Enter the number of hectares per year the implement is operated across.''' This figure along with the tractor’s expected productive life in years determines the implements hours per year based on implement work rate.

* Offset discs might be used across 25ha of fallow paddocks twice so 50ha should be entered, while a sprayer with tracking legs might be used once in 25ha of plant cane and twice in ratoons (4 ratoons, 25ha each) so 225ha should be entered.

'''5. Enter the expected productive life of the implement in years.''' For example, 40 years.

* FEAT allows you to specify lifetime tractor hours and include the area that an implement covers each year (which determines the implement’s hours per year based on implement work rate). After you have specified tractor and implement R&M, FEAT then calculates a combined (tractor and implement) hourly R&M cost.
* Please note that R&M costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

'''6. Enter an estimate of the total amount spent on repairs and maintenance over the implement’s productive life.'''

* For example, if you were to replace the discs of your Offsets (28 plate) three times ($100/disc x 28 discs x 3 sets = $8,400) and spend $100 each year on general maintenance over the 15-year life ($1,500) then the total amount to be entered would be $9,900.

Work rate parameters (width of pass, speed, and field efficiency) are included for each grower-performed operation in the FEAT file:

'''7. Enter the width of the implement’s pass or swath width.''' A 3-row stool splitter might have a 5.4 metre width of pass, which could be entered as 5.4m or 3 rows (if row width has been entered as 1.8m on the [[Scenario Assumptions]] page).

'''8. Enter the speed the implement is typically operated at down the drill (km/hr).''' For example, 8 km/hr.

'''9. Enter an estimate of the implement’s field efficiency.''' Field efficiency is a ratio of the time spent actually using an implement relative to the total time spent in the tractor.

* Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.
* For example, when ripping most time is spent ripping in the paddock (90secs/row) plus some time spent turning at the end of each row (22 sec/row). Field efficiency in this scenario is 80%, which is calculated by dividing 90 secs by 112 secs (90 secs+22secs).
* Chemical application is likely to have lower field efficiency than tilling due to additional time spent refilling tanks.
* You can evaluate the accuracy of field efficiency by cross-checking with the implied work rate (ha/hour – shown after clicking the "Submit" button).

[[File:Add Implement.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

====Tractors and Implements Table====
All tractors and implements in a scenario are shown in this table.

* Click on the tractor name if you wish to show the implements underneath that tractor and click again to just show the tractor again.

* If you wish to delete tractors or implements, you must first delete all instances of them in the [[Cane Growing Costs]] and [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

[[File:Tractors and Implements Table.png|1500px|frameless|center|link=]]

[[Other Crop Summary]] ⇐|⇒ [[Irrigation Setup]]

Machinery Setup

2023-11-08T23:23:31Z

Admin: /* Tractor Costs */

This page can be used to edit existing information for tractors and implements or to add additional information to calculate machinery costs. It is likely that most of this page is filled out already if data has been entered on the [[Cane Growing Costs]] or [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

====Casual Labour Rate====
'''Enter the casual labour rate, if applicable, in dollars per hour ($/hr) and click "Submit".'''

* Please note that labour can be also added as a fixed cost on the [[Fixed Costs]] page.
* Only include labour once in either the casual labour rate section or as a fixed cost.

[[File:Casual Labour Rate.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

==== Tractor Costs ====
Add Tractor Costs by clicking the "Add Tractor" button then:

'''1. Enter a name for the tractor.''' For example, JD 120HP.

'''2. Enter tractor horsepower (PTO).''' For example, 100 PTO.

* PTO HP is used because it is involved in the calculation of expected maximum fuel usage, and the PTO HP is roughly 80% - 90% of gross engine HP in many cases.
* The calculated expected fuel use in litres/hour (L/hr), based on tractor horsepower (PTO), will be displayed. This is the maximum fuel use when the tractor is performing at maximum load. The figure can be changed if required.

'''3. Enter an estimate of the tractor’s expected productive life in years.''' For example, 30 years.

'''4. Enter the number of hours per year the tractor is used (hrs/yr).''' For example, 210 hours per year.

'''5. Estimate the total amount spent on repairs and maintenance (R&M) over the tractor’s productive life.''' For example, R&M costs may incorporate costs for servicing (e.g. oil and filters), tyre replacements and other minor and major repairs (e.g. electrics, hydraulics, GPS) over the life of the tractor.

For a (hypothetical) total of $27,040 you would add together:

* Servicing costs of $10,000 (servicing every 250 hours at a cost of $250 per service over the lifetime of approx. 10,000 hours).
* Tyre costs of $10,000 (tyres might be replaced twice over its life, $1,250 x 4 tyres x 2 sets = $10,000).
* Repair costs of $7,040.

[[File:Tractor Icon.png|200px|frameless|center|link=]]
[[File:Add Tractor.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

==== Implement Costs ====
Implement information can be entered once at least one tractor has been added. Add implement costs by clicking "Add Implement" and then:

'''1. Choose the associated tractor from the drop down list or click the plus icon to add a tractor.''' Each implement is assigned to one tractor.

'''2. Enter the name of the implement.''' For example, Offset discs 28 plate.

* Implement percentage of full load, speed and field efficiency is influenced by the type of operation (i.e. tilling, spraying, planting etc) and soil type.

'''3. Enter an estimate of how hard the tractor is typically working when the implement is being used as a percentage of full load (%).''' This will automatically calculate the amount of fuel used compared to maximum consumption.

* For example, rotary hoeing heavy ground may require the full power of a 180HP tractor so 100% should be entered, while boom spraying may only require a 120HP tractor to operate at half power so 50% should be entered.
* Another example is, if an operation uses 8L/hr and a tractor’s maximum fuel use is 10L/hr, then the percentage of full load is 80%.

'''4. Enter the number of hectares per year the implement is operated across.''' This figure along with the tractor’s expected productive life in years determines the implements hours per year based on implement work rate.

* Offset discs might be used across 25ha of fallow paddocks twice so 50ha should be entered, while a sprayer with tracking legs might be used once in 25ha of plant cane and twice in ratoons (4 ratoons, 25ha each) so 225ha should be entered.

'''5. Enter the expected productive life of the implement in years.''' For example, 40 years.

* FEAT allows you to specify lifetime tractor hours and include the area that an implement covers each year (which determines the implement’s hours per year based on implement work rate). After you have specified tractor and implement R&M, FEAT then calculates a combined (tractor and implement) hourly R&M cost.
* Please note that R&M costs vary between farming enterprises and these values should be customised for your own situation.

'''6. Enter an estimate of the total amount spent on repairs and maintenance over the implement’s productive life.'''

* For example, a grower might replace the discs of their Offsets (28 plate) three times ($100/disc x 28 discs x 3 sets = $8,400) and spend $100 each year on general maintenance over the 15-year life ($1,500) totalling $9,900.

Work rate parameters (width of pass, speed, and field efficiency) are included for each grower-performed operation in the FEAT file:

'''7. Enter the width of the implement’s pass or swath width.''' A 3-row stool splitter might have a 5.4 metre width of pass, which could be entered as 5.4m or 3 rows (if row width has been entered as 1.8m on the [[Scenario Assumptions]] page).

'''8. Enter the speed the implement is typically operated at down the drill (km/hr).''' For example, 8 km/hr.

'''9. Enter an estimate of the implement’s field efficiency.''' Field efficiency is a ratio of the time spent actually using an implement relative to the total time spent in the tractor.

* Field efficiency is influenced by; time taken to perform adjustments to machinery, time to add seed/fertiliser, minor breakdowns, turning at row ends and other non-productive delays.
* For example, when ripping most time is spent ripping in the paddock (90secs/row) plus some time spent turning at the end of each row (22 sec/row). Field efficiency in this scenario is 80%, which is calculated by dividing 90 secs by 112 secs (90 secs+22secs).
* Chemical application is likely to have lower field efficiency than tilling due to additional time spent refilling tanks.
* You can evaluate the accuracy of field efficiency by cross-checking with the implied work rate (ha/hour – shown after clicking the "Submit" button).

[[File:Add Implement.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

====Tractors and Implements Table====
All tractors and implements in a scenario are shown in this table.

* Click on the tractor name if you wish to show the implements underneath that tractor and click again to just show the tractor again.

* If you wish to delete tractors or implements, you must first delete all instances of them in the [[Cane Growing Costs]] and [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

[[File:Tractors and Implements Table.png|1500px|frameless|center|link=]]

[[Other Crop Summary]] ⇐|⇒ [[Irrigation Setup]]

Home Page

2023-11-08T05:06:58Z

Admin:

The [https://featonline.com.au/ FEAT Online] home page explains the purpose of the tool, has many links to get started and hosts the tutorial videos.

===Questions FEAT can help answer===

* How would my farm profitability change if I adopted a new farming practice?
* What is the economic impact of changing row widths or adopting controlled traffic?
* How do different farming systems compare in terms of the amount of labour required?
* How profitable is my farming enterprise at different sugar prices?
* What is the most profitable mix of fallow crops on my farm?
* How many ratoons should I grow to maximise profitability?
* Should I buy new machinery or use a contractor?
* If the price of diesel increases, how will this affect my profitability
* Should I purchase a new farm or lease a portion of the farm?
* Which farm should I sell?

=== Farm information required to use FEAT ===
'''FEAT calculates economic performance indicators based on specific production information entered.''' You do not require accounting records to use FEAT.

In general, the information required to use FEAT includes:

* Production data
* Harvest costs
* Sugar price
* Agronomic practices in cane (plant, ratoons and rotational crops) such as;
** Land preparation and planting operations (implements used and number of operations, contractor rates)
** Chemical input; type, rate and cost
** Irrigation; volume applied and cost
** Machinery and implement information (repairs and maintenance costs, speed, field efficiency)
* Fixed costs (insurance, land rates, etc.)
* Asset values (land value, value of machinery)

[[File:Home Page.png|1200px|frameless|center|link=]]

===More information===
Navigate to the following pages if you would like more information about the tool, otherwise use the bottom right link to get started!
* [[User Account/Profile Settings|My Account]]
* [[Terms of Use]]
* [[Contact Us|Contact Us]]

===Tutorial videos===
Navigate to the following tutorial videos to learn more about the following:
* [https://youtu.be/ybdkYV9H1sc Brief Overview]
* Introduction and setting up a scenario ''[Coming soon]''
* Machinery and contract costings ''[Coming soon]''
* Farming System Change - Example 1 ''[Coming soon]''
* Farming System Change - Example 2 ''[Coming soon]''

[[Common Menu Items]] ⇐|⇒ [[Scenario List]]

Main Page

2023-11-08T05:04:50Z

Admin:

[https://featonline.com.au/scenario-list Click on this link to return to FEAT Online]

== Welcome to the FEAT Online wiki ==
This wiki is for users of FEAT Online and if you are reading this content it is provided to you on the basis that you have registered for FEAT Online and accepted its terms and conditions.

This wiki is your step-by-step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Farm Economics Analysis Tool (FEAT) Online. You can open the wiki by selecting "User Guide" up the top of the tool or by clicking "Help" on the bottom left side which will bring you to the specific wiki page for the FEAT Online page you are on. This is the main page of the wiki, to get to a specific page use the table of contents to navigate there.

*'''Tip:''' We recommend having the [https://featonline.com.au/ FEAT Online] website opened in a separate window while following along step-by-step in the wiki.

'''What is FEAT Online?'''

The [http://www.featonline.com.au FEAT Online] website is a planning and decision-making tool used to assist cane farming enterprises. FEAT Online enables you to evaluate the economic impact from changing farm management practices. Other uses for FEAT Online include evaluating farm labour requirements, preparing cash flow budgets and quantifying the impact of “what if” scenarios.

[[File:FEAT Logo.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Common Menu Items]] ===
Common menu items include:
* Main Navigation Bar which will always contain the same menu items.
* Contextual Navigation Bar which will display links relevant to the current page.
* Wizard Buttons at the bottom of the page will have a logical back and next button.
* The five Action buttons which are Edit, Copy, Share, Archive and Delete.

For more information go to [[Common Menu Items]].

[[File:Action icons.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Home Page]] ===
This is the home page for the tool which explains the purpose of the tool, has many links to get started and hosts the tutorial videos.

For more information go to [[Home Page]].

[[File:Home page crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

==Getting Started with a Scenario==
=== [[Scenario List]] ===
This page lists all the scenarios developed (and the regional scenarios) and enables you to edit, copy, archive, share and delete scenarios or compare the performance of two different scenarios. You can either add a new scenario, continue working on a previously created scenario or modify a regional scenario.

For more information go to [[Scenario List]].

[[File:Scenario List crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Scenario Home]] ===
This page shows a flow diagram illustrating the process involved when developing a FEAT scenario.

For more information go to [[Scenario Home]].

[[File:Scenario Home Flow Diagram Only.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Scenario Assumptions]] ===
This page is used to calculate the cost of harvesting, cane price and net revenue. You can add in information for mill area, other assumptions and levies.

For more information go to [[Scenario Assumptions]].

[[File:Scenario Assumptions.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Cane Gross Margin==
=== [[Cane Assumptions]] ===
This page is for entering cane growing area, yield and CCS for each crop class. Other Crops information for area should also be entered in, if applicable.

For more information go to [[Cane Assumptions]].

[[File:Cane Assumptions 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Cane Growing Costs]] ===
This page is used to calculate cane growing costs per hectare, including the costs of machinery operations, fertiliser, pesticides and irrigation.

For more information please go to [[Cane Growing Costs]].

[[File:Cane Growing Costs Tabs.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Cane Summary]] ===
This page is a summary of gross margin information based on information entered on the '''[[Cane Assumptions]], [[Cane Growing Costs]]''' and '''[[Scenario Assumptions]]''' pages. This page displays all cane crop classes, a farm column and no entry of information is required.

For more information go to [[Cane Summary]].

[[File:Cane Summary 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Other Crops Gross Margin==
=== [[Other Crop Assumptions]] ===
This page enables you to calculate net revenue from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks.

Information for area for Other Crops Year 1 and Other Crops Year 2 (if applicable) will have to be already added, on the [[Cane Assumptions]] page, to enable this page.

For more information go to [[Other Crop Assumptions]].

[[File:Other Crop Assumptions 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] ===
This page is used to calculate the variable costs per hectare from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks. In addition to the sections contained in [[Cane Growing Costs]], there are 3 additional categories, Other Crop Costs, Harvesting Costs and Packing Costs.

For more information go to [[Other Crops Growing Costs]].

[[File:Other Crops Growing Costs.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crop Summary]] ===
This page is a summary of gross margin information based on information entered on the [[Other Crop Assumptions]], [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] and [[Scenario Assumptions]] pages.

This page displays all other crops and no entry of information is required.

For more information go to [[Other Crop Summary]].

[[File:Other Crop Summary 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Farm Operating Return==
=== [[Machinery Setup]] ===
This page can be used to edit existing information for tractors and implements or to add additional information to calculate machinery costs. It is likely that most of this page is filled out already if data has been entered on the [[Cane Growing Costs]] or [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

For more information go to [[Machinery Setup]].

[[File:Tractors and Implements Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Irrigation Setup]] ===
This page is used to add irrigation pumps and associated information.

For more information go to [[Irrigation Setup]].

[[File:Multiple Pumps.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Contract Rate Calculator]] ===
This page enables you to calculate a contractor rate by factoring in depreciation and interest expenses for their tractors and implements, contract labour and profit margin – in addition to the Fuel, Oil, Repairs and Maintenance costs transferred from the [[Machinery Setup]] page.

For more information go to [[Contract Rate Calculator]].

[[File:Contract rate calculator full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Depreciation]] ===
Depreciation is regarded as a fixed cost. Unlike other fixed costs there is no cash flow for depreciation. So why include it when calculating profit? At some point assets will wear out and need to be replaced. Including depreciation ensures that profit is sufficient to cover their eventual replacement.

For more information go to [[Depreciation]].

[[File:Depreciation full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Assets]] ===
This page is used to record total farm assets. Values for Plant & Machinery can then be applied with a [[Depreciation]] rate to calculate a total Annual Depreciation figure, shown in the [[Fixed Costs]] page. Values for this and the remaining asset types (Land & Fixed Improvements, Inventories, Livestock and Other) are used in the calculations for Return on Investment (%) in the [[Profit]] page.

For more information go to [[Assets]].

[[File:Assets 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Fixed Costs]] ===
This page is used to sum all of the fixed costs, including the cost of insurance, land rates, accounting fees, and building and vehicle repairs and maintenance, and more. It is also where fixed water and electricity costs are added.

For more information go to [[Fixed Costs]].

[[File:Fixed costs full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Income]] ===
This page is used to enter additional income that you may receive.

For more information go to [[Other Income]].

[[File:Other Income full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Profit]] ===
This page shows a breakdown of Area, Total Income, Total Variable Costs and Total Gross Margin for cane and any other crops entered into the scenario. Furthermore, [[Fixed Costs]] are subtracted and [[Other Income]] added to the Total Gross Margin in order to calculate the Farm Operating Return. The Return on Investment (%) is also calculated by dividing Total Assets (from the [[Assets]] page) by the Operating Return.

For more information go to [[Profit]].

[[File:Profit Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Reporting==
=== [[Farm Performance Indicators]] ===
This page provides you with a range of Farm Performance Indicators for the selected FEAT scenario. You do not need to enter any information into this page.

For more information go to [[Farm Performance Indicators]].

[[File:Farm Performance Indicators.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Risk==
=== [[Cane Sensitivity]] ===
This page provides a cane sensitivity analysis table, which shows the cane average gross margin at different sugar prices and CCS values. Given uncertainty around the price growers will receive for their sugar and their season average CCS, sensitivity analysis is useful to explore the impact to profitability (gross margin) if the sugar price and CCS vary from what is expected.

For more information go to [[Cane Sensitivity]].

[[File:Cane Sensitivity.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crop Sensitivity]] ===
This page contains provides a sensitivity analysis table for each of the other crops entered. After choosing the particular "Other Crop" that you want to examine, the sensitivity table will show the average gross margin at different combinations of market prices and yield.

Given the similarities, please see the step-by-step details for [[Cane Sensitivity]] above for instructions on how to enter the starting price/yield and incremental changes.

[[File:Other Crop Sensitivity.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Cash Flow]] ===
This page enables you to download a Cash Flow Worksheet. When downloaded, the worksheet is pre-filled with specific information from the FEAT scenario such as revenues and expenses.

To download the Worksheet, you need to click on the "Download Worksheet" button and save the file to a familiar folder on your computer.

For more information go to [[Cash Flow]].

[[File:Cash Flow - farm income.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Optimum Ratoons]] ===
This page calculates the optimum number of ratoons grown in a crop cycle that maximises profitability. The optimum number of ratoons is identified by the last ratoon that contributes to an increased average annual gross margin per hectare over the crop cycle. Thereafter, additional ratoons will result in a decreased average gross margin, indicating the need to replant.

For more information go to [[Optimum Ratoons]].

[[File:Optimum Ratoons - Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Assess Options==
=== [[Compare FPI]] ===
This page compares the profitability of two different scenarios as well as various other key Farm Performance Indicators. For example, important measures like Gross Margin, Operating Return, Return on Investment and Casual Labour Hours are compared between two different management practice or farming system scenarios.

For more information go to [[Compare FPI]].

[[File:Compare FPI.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== More Information ===
If you require any further information not outlined above, please send us an email by following the instructions on [https://featonline.com.au/contact-us Contact Us].

[[File:Contact us crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

Main Page

2023-11-08T05:04:25Z

Admin:

[https://featonline.com.au/scenario-list Click on this link to return to FEAT Online.]

== Welcome to the FEAT Online wiki ==
This wiki is for users of FEAT Online and if you are reading this content it is provided to you on the basis that you have registered for FEAT Online and accepted its terms and conditions.

This wiki is your step-by-step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Farm Economics Analysis Tool (FEAT) Online. You can open the wiki by selecting "User Guide" up the top of the tool or by clicking "Help" on the bottom left side which will bring you to the specific wiki page for the FEAT Online page you are on. This is the main page of the wiki, to get to a specific page use the table of contents to navigate there.

*'''Tip:''' We recommend having the [https://featonline.com.au/ FEAT Online] website opened in a separate window while following along step-by-step in the wiki.

'''What is FEAT Online?'''

The [http://www.featonline.com.au FEAT Online] website is a planning and decision-making tool used to assist cane farming enterprises. FEAT Online enables you to evaluate the economic impact from changing farm management practices. Other uses for FEAT Online include evaluating farm labour requirements, preparing cash flow budgets and quantifying the impact of “what if” scenarios.

[[File:FEAT Logo.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Common Menu Items]] ===
Common menu items include:
* Main Navigation Bar which will always contain the same menu items.
* Contextual Navigation Bar which will display links relevant to the current page.
* Wizard Buttons at the bottom of the page will have a logical back and next button.
* The five Action buttons which are Edit, Copy, Share, Archive and Delete.

For more information go to [[Common Menu Items]].

[[File:Action icons.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Home Page]] ===
This is the home page for the tool which explains the purpose of the tool, has many links to get started and hosts the tutorial videos.

For more information go to [[Home Page]].

[[File:Home page crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

==Getting Started with a Scenario==
=== [[Scenario List]] ===
This page lists all the scenarios developed (and the regional scenarios) and enables you to edit, copy, archive, share and delete scenarios or compare the performance of two different scenarios. You can either add a new scenario, continue working on a previously created scenario or modify a regional scenario.

For more information go to [[Scenario List]].

[[File:Scenario List crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Scenario Home]] ===
This page shows a flow diagram illustrating the process involved when developing a FEAT scenario.

For more information go to [[Scenario Home]].

[[File:Scenario Home Flow Diagram Only.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Scenario Assumptions]] ===
This page is used to calculate the cost of harvesting, cane price and net revenue. You can add in information for mill area, other assumptions and levies.

For more information go to [[Scenario Assumptions]].

[[File:Scenario Assumptions.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Cane Gross Margin==
=== [[Cane Assumptions]] ===
This page is for entering cane growing area, yield and CCS for each crop class. Other Crops information for area should also be entered in, if applicable.

For more information go to [[Cane Assumptions]].

[[File:Cane Assumptions 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Cane Growing Costs]] ===
This page is used to calculate cane growing costs per hectare, including the costs of machinery operations, fertiliser, pesticides and irrigation.

For more information please go to [[Cane Growing Costs]].

[[File:Cane Growing Costs Tabs.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Cane Summary]] ===
This page is a summary of gross margin information based on information entered on the '''[[Cane Assumptions]], [[Cane Growing Costs]]''' and '''[[Scenario Assumptions]]''' pages. This page displays all cane crop classes, a farm column and no entry of information is required.

For more information go to [[Cane Summary]].

[[File:Cane Summary 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Other Crops Gross Margin==
=== [[Other Crop Assumptions]] ===
This page enables you to calculate net revenue from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks.

Information for area for Other Crops Year 1 and Other Crops Year 2 (if applicable) will have to be already added, on the [[Cane Assumptions]] page, to enable this page.

For more information go to [[Other Crop Assumptions]].

[[File:Other Crop Assumptions 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] ===
This page is used to calculate the variable costs per hectare from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks. In addition to the sections contained in [[Cane Growing Costs]], there are 3 additional categories, Other Crop Costs, Harvesting Costs and Packing Costs.

For more information go to [[Other Crops Growing Costs]].

[[File:Other Crops Growing Costs.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crop Summary]] ===
This page is a summary of gross margin information based on information entered on the [[Other Crop Assumptions]], [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] and [[Scenario Assumptions]] pages.

This page displays all other crops and no entry of information is required.

For more information go to [[Other Crop Summary]].

[[File:Other Crop Summary 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Farm Operating Return==
=== [[Machinery Setup]] ===
This page can be used to edit existing information for tractors and implements or to add additional information to calculate machinery costs. It is likely that most of this page is filled out already if data has been entered on the [[Cane Growing Costs]] or [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

For more information go to [[Machinery Setup]].

[[File:Tractors and Implements Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Irrigation Setup]] ===
This page is used to add irrigation pumps and associated information.

For more information go to [[Irrigation Setup]].

[[File:Multiple Pumps.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Contract Rate Calculator]] ===
This page enables you to calculate a contractor rate by factoring in depreciation and interest expenses for their tractors and implements, contract labour and profit margin – in addition to the Fuel, Oil, Repairs and Maintenance costs transferred from the [[Machinery Setup]] page.

For more information go to [[Contract Rate Calculator]].

[[File:Contract rate calculator full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Depreciation]] ===
Depreciation is regarded as a fixed cost. Unlike other fixed costs there is no cash flow for depreciation. So why include it when calculating profit? At some point assets will wear out and need to be replaced. Including depreciation ensures that profit is sufficient to cover their eventual replacement.

For more information go to [[Depreciation]].

[[File:Depreciation full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Assets]] ===
This page is used to record total farm assets. Values for Plant & Machinery can then be applied with a [[Depreciation]] rate to calculate a total Annual Depreciation figure, shown in the [[Fixed Costs]] page. Values for this and the remaining asset types (Land & Fixed Improvements, Inventories, Livestock and Other) are used in the calculations for Return on Investment (%) in the [[Profit]] page.

For more information go to [[Assets]].

[[File:Assets 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Fixed Costs]] ===
This page is used to sum all of the fixed costs, including the cost of insurance, land rates, accounting fees, and building and vehicle repairs and maintenance, and more. It is also where fixed water and electricity costs are added.

For more information go to [[Fixed Costs]].

[[File:Fixed costs full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Income]] ===
This page is used to enter additional income that you may receive.

For more information go to [[Other Income]].

[[File:Other Income full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Profit]] ===
This page shows a breakdown of Area, Total Income, Total Variable Costs and Total Gross Margin for cane and any other crops entered into the scenario. Furthermore, [[Fixed Costs]] are subtracted and [[Other Income]] added to the Total Gross Margin in order to calculate the Farm Operating Return. The Return on Investment (%) is also calculated by dividing Total Assets (from the [[Assets]] page) by the Operating Return.

For more information go to [[Profit]].

[[File:Profit Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Reporting==
=== [[Farm Performance Indicators]] ===
This page provides you with a range of Farm Performance Indicators for the selected FEAT scenario. You do not need to enter any information into this page.

For more information go to [[Farm Performance Indicators]].

[[File:Farm Performance Indicators.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Risk==
=== [[Cane Sensitivity]] ===
This page provides a cane sensitivity analysis table, which shows the cane average gross margin at different sugar prices and CCS values. Given uncertainty around the price growers will receive for their sugar and their season average CCS, sensitivity analysis is useful to explore the impact to profitability (gross margin) if the sugar price and CCS vary from what is expected.

For more information go to [[Cane Sensitivity]].

[[File:Cane Sensitivity.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crop Sensitivity]] ===
This page contains provides a sensitivity analysis table for each of the other crops entered. After choosing the particular "Other Crop" that you want to examine, the sensitivity table will show the average gross margin at different combinations of market prices and yield.

Given the similarities, please see the step-by-step details for [[Cane Sensitivity]] above for instructions on how to enter the starting price/yield and incremental changes.

[[File:Other Crop Sensitivity.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Cash Flow]] ===
This page enables you to download a Cash Flow Worksheet. When downloaded, the worksheet is pre-filled with specific information from the FEAT scenario such as revenues and expenses.

To download the Worksheet, you need to click on the "Download Worksheet" button and save the file to a familiar folder on your computer.

For more information go to [[Cash Flow]].

[[File:Cash Flow - farm income.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Optimum Ratoons]] ===
This page calculates the optimum number of ratoons grown in a crop cycle that maximises profitability. The optimum number of ratoons is identified by the last ratoon that contributes to an increased average annual gross margin per hectare over the crop cycle. Thereafter, additional ratoons will result in a decreased average gross margin, indicating the need to replant.

For more information go to [[Optimum Ratoons]].

[[File:Optimum Ratoons - Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Assess Options==
=== [[Compare FPI]] ===
This page compares the profitability of two different scenarios as well as various other key Farm Performance Indicators. For example, important measures like Gross Margin, Operating Return, Return on Investment and Casual Labour Hours are compared between two different management practice or farming system scenarios.

For more information go to [[Compare FPI]].

[[File:Compare FPI.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== More Information ===
If you require any further information not outlined above, please send us an email by following the instructions on [https://featonline.com.au/contact-us Contact Us].

[[File:Contact us crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

Main Page

2023-11-08T04:59:26Z

Admin: /* Welcome to the FEAT Online wiki */

== Welcome to the FEAT Online wiki ==
This wiki is for users of FEAT Online and if you are reading this content it is provided to you on the basis that you have registered for FEAT Online and accepted its terms and conditions.

This wiki is your step-by-step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Farm Economics Analysis Tool (FEAT) Online. You can open the wiki by selecting "User Guide" up the top of the tool or by clicking "Help" on the bottom left side which will bring you to the specific wiki page for the FEAT Online page you are on. This is the main page of the wiki, to get to a specific page use the table of contents to navigate there.

*'''Tip:''' We recommend having the [https://featonline.com.au/ FEAT Online] website opened in a separate window while following along step-by-step in the wiki.

'''What is FEAT Online?'''

The [http://www.featonline.com.au FEAT Online] website is a planning and decision-making tool used to assist cane farming enterprises. FEAT Online enables you to evaluate the economic impact from changing farm management practices. Other uses for FEAT Online include evaluating farm labour requirements, preparing cash flow budgets and quantifying the impact of “what if” scenarios.

[[File:FEAT Logo.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Common Menu Items]] ===
Common menu items include:
* Main Navigation Bar which will always contain the same menu items.
* Contextual Navigation Bar which will display links relevant to the current page.
* Wizard Buttons at the bottom of the page will have a logical back and next button.
* The five Action buttons which are Edit, Copy, Share, Archive and Delete.

For more information go to [[Common Menu Items]].

[[File:Action icons.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Home Page]] ===
This is the home page for the tool which explains the purpose of the tool, has many links to get started and hosts the tutorial videos.

For more information go to [[Home Page]].

[[File:Home page crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

==Getting Started with a Scenario==
=== [[Scenario List]] ===
This page lists all the scenarios developed (and the regional scenarios) and enables you to edit, copy, archive, share and delete scenarios or compare the performance of two different scenarios. You can either add a new scenario, continue working on a previously created scenario or modify a regional scenario.

For more information go to [[Scenario List]].

[[File:Scenario List crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Scenario Home]] ===
This page shows a flow diagram illustrating the process involved when developing a FEAT scenario.

For more information go to [[Scenario Home]].

[[File:Scenario Home Flow Diagram Only.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Scenario Assumptions]] ===
This page is used to calculate the cost of harvesting, cane price and net revenue. You can add in information for mill area, other assumptions and levies.

For more information go to [[Scenario Assumptions]].

[[File:Scenario Assumptions.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Cane Gross Margin==
=== [[Cane Assumptions]] ===
This page is for entering cane growing area, yield and CCS for each crop class. Other Crops information for area should also be entered in, if applicable.

For more information go to [[Cane Assumptions]].

[[File:Cane Assumptions 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Cane Growing Costs]] ===
This page is used to calculate cane growing costs per hectare, including the costs of machinery operations, fertiliser, pesticides and irrigation.

For more information please go to [[Cane Growing Costs]].

[[File:Cane Growing Costs Tabs.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Cane Summary]] ===
This page is a summary of gross margin information based on information entered on the '''[[Cane Assumptions]], [[Cane Growing Costs]]''' and '''[[Scenario Assumptions]]''' pages. This page displays all cane crop classes, a farm column and no entry of information is required.

For more information go to [[Cane Summary]].

[[File:Cane Summary 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Other Crops Gross Margin==
=== [[Other Crop Assumptions]] ===
This page enables you to calculate net revenue from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks.

Information for area for Other Crops Year 1 and Other Crops Year 2 (if applicable) will have to be already added, on the [[Cane Assumptions]] page, to enable this page.

For more information go to [[Other Crop Assumptions]].

[[File:Other Crop Assumptions 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] ===
This page is used to calculate the variable costs per hectare from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks. In addition to the sections contained in [[Cane Growing Costs]], there are 3 additional categories, Other Crop Costs, Harvesting Costs and Packing Costs.

For more information go to [[Other Crops Growing Costs]].

[[File:Other Crops Growing Costs.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crop Summary]] ===
This page is a summary of gross margin information based on information entered on the [[Other Crop Assumptions]], [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] and [[Scenario Assumptions]] pages.

This page displays all other crops and no entry of information is required.

For more information go to [[Other Crop Summary]].

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==Farm Operating Return==
=== [[Machinery Setup]] ===
This page can be used to edit existing information for tractors and implements or to add additional information to calculate machinery costs. It is likely that most of this page is filled out already if data has been entered on the [[Cane Growing Costs]] or [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

For more information go to [[Machinery Setup]].

[[File:Tractors and Implements Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Irrigation Setup]] ===
This page is used to add irrigation pumps and associated information.

For more information go to [[Irrigation Setup]].

[[File:Multiple Pumps.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Contract Rate Calculator]] ===
This page enables you to calculate a contractor rate by factoring in depreciation and interest expenses for their tractors and implements, contract labour and profit margin – in addition to the Fuel, Oil, Repairs and Maintenance costs transferred from the [[Machinery Setup]] page.

For more information go to [[Contract Rate Calculator]].

[[File:Contract rate calculator full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Depreciation]] ===
Depreciation is regarded as a fixed cost. Unlike other fixed costs there is no cash flow for depreciation. So why include it when calculating profit? At some point assets will wear out and need to be replaced. Including depreciation ensures that profit is sufficient to cover their eventual replacement.

For more information go to [[Depreciation]].

[[File:Depreciation full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Assets]] ===
This page is used to record total farm assets. Values for Plant & Machinery can then be applied with a [[Depreciation]] rate to calculate a total Annual Depreciation figure, shown in the [[Fixed Costs]] page. Values for this and the remaining asset types (Land & Fixed Improvements, Inventories, Livestock and Other) are used in the calculations for Return on Investment (%) in the [[Profit]] page.

For more information go to [[Assets]].

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=== [[Fixed Costs]] ===
This page is used to sum all of the fixed costs, including the cost of insurance, land rates, accounting fees, and building and vehicle repairs and maintenance, and more. It is also where fixed water and electricity costs are added.

For more information go to [[Fixed Costs]].

[[File:Fixed costs full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Income]] ===
This page is used to enter additional income that you may receive.

For more information go to [[Other Income]].

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=== [[Profit]] ===
This page shows a breakdown of Area, Total Income, Total Variable Costs and Total Gross Margin for cane and any other crops entered into the scenario. Furthermore, [[Fixed Costs]] are subtracted and [[Other Income]] added to the Total Gross Margin in order to calculate the Farm Operating Return. The Return on Investment (%) is also calculated by dividing Total Assets (from the [[Assets]] page) by the Operating Return.

For more information go to [[Profit]].

[[File:Profit Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Reporting==
=== [[Farm Performance Indicators]] ===
This page provides you with a range of Farm Performance Indicators for the selected FEAT scenario. You do not need to enter any information into this page.

For more information go to [[Farm Performance Indicators]].

[[File:Farm Performance Indicators.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Risk==
=== [[Cane Sensitivity]] ===
This page provides a cane sensitivity analysis table, which shows the cane average gross margin at different sugar prices and CCS values. Given uncertainty around the price growers will receive for their sugar and their season average CCS, sensitivity analysis is useful to explore the impact to profitability (gross margin) if the sugar price and CCS vary from what is expected.

For more information go to [[Cane Sensitivity]].

[[File:Cane Sensitivity.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crop Sensitivity]] ===
This page contains provides a sensitivity analysis table for each of the other crops entered. After choosing the particular "Other Crop" that you want to examine, the sensitivity table will show the average gross margin at different combinations of market prices and yield.

Given the similarities, please see the step-by-step details for [[Cane Sensitivity]] above for instructions on how to enter the starting price/yield and incremental changes.

[[File:Other Crop Sensitivity.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Cash Flow]] ===
This page enables you to download a Cash Flow Worksheet. When downloaded, the worksheet is pre-filled with specific information from the FEAT scenario such as revenues and expenses.

To download the Worksheet, you need to click on the "Download Worksheet" button and save the file to a familiar folder on your computer.

For more information go to [[Cash Flow]].

[[File:Cash Flow - farm income.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Optimum Ratoons]] ===
This page calculates the optimum number of ratoons grown in a crop cycle that maximises profitability. The optimum number of ratoons is identified by the last ratoon that contributes to an increased average annual gross margin per hectare over the crop cycle. Thereafter, additional ratoons will result in a decreased average gross margin, indicating the need to replant.

For more information go to [[Optimum Ratoons]].

[[File:Optimum Ratoons - Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Assess Options==
=== [[Compare FPI]] ===
This page compares the profitability of two different scenarios as well as various other key Farm Performance Indicators. For example, important measures like Gross Margin, Operating Return, Return on Investment and Casual Labour Hours are compared between two different management practice or farming system scenarios.

For more information go to [[Compare FPI]].

[[File:Compare FPI.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== More Information ===
If you require any further information not outlined above, please send us an email by following the instructions on [https://featonline.com.au/contact-us Contact Us].

[[File:Contact us crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

Home Page

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Admin:

The FEAT Online home page explains the purpose of the tool, has many links to get started and hosts the tutorial videos.

===Questions FEAT can help answer===

* How would my farm profitability change if I adopted a new farming practice?
* What is the economic impact of changing row widths or adopting controlled traffic?
* How do different farming systems compare in terms of the amount of labour required?
* How profitable is my farming enterprise at different sugar prices?
* What is the most profitable mix of fallow crops on my farm?
* How many ratoons should I grow to maximise profitability?
* Should I buy new machinery or use a contractor?
* If the price of diesel increases, how will this affect my profitability
* Should I purchase a new farm or lease a portion of the farm?
* Which farm should I sell?

=== Farm information required to use FEAT ===
'''FEAT calculates economic performance indicators based on specific production information entered.''' You do not require accounting records to use FEAT.

In general, the information required to use FEAT includes:

* Production data
* Harvest costs
* Sugar price
* Agronomic practices in cane (plant, ratoons and rotational crops) such as;
** Land preparation and planting operations (implements used and number of operations, contractor rates)
** Chemical input; type, rate and cost
** Irrigation; volume applied and cost
** Machinery and implement information (repairs and maintenance costs, speed, field efficiency)
* Fixed costs (insurance, land rates, etc.)
* Asset values (land value, value of machinery)

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===More information===
Navigate to the following pages if you would like more information about the tool, otherwise use the bottom right link to get started!
* [[User Account/Profile Settings|My Account]]
* [[Terms of Use]]
* [[Contact Us|Contact Us]]

===Tutorial videos===
Navigate to the following tutorial videos to learn more about the following:
* [https://youtu.be/ybdkYV9H1sc Brief Overview]
* Introduction and setting up a scenario ''[Coming soon]''
* Machinery and contract costings ''[Coming soon]''
* Farming System Change - Example 1 ''[Coming soon]''
* Farming System Change - Example 2 ''[Coming soon]''

[[Common Menu Items]] ⇐|⇒ [[Scenario List]]

FEAT Wiki:General disclaimer

2023-10-19T22:51:35Z

Admin:

Please visit the [https://featonline.com.au/data-security data security] page for disclaimers and other terms of use of FEAT Online. It is located at the bottom of each page for FEAT online https://featonline.com.au.

Access to and use of the information contained herein is conditional on the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT) via https://featonline.com.au and the reader’s/user’s acceptance of FEAT’s terms and conditions, available via https://featonline.com.au/data-security. The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice.

For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

FEAT Wiki:About

2023-10-19T22:06:20Z

Admin:

This wiki is for users of FEAT Online and if you are reading this content it is provided to you on the basis that you have registered for FEAT Online and accepted its terms and conditions.

This wiki is your step by step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Farm Economics Analysis Tool (FEAT) Online. You can open the wiki by selecting 'User Guide' up the top of the tool or by clicking 'Help' on the bottom left side which will bring you to the specific wiki page for the FEAT Online page you are on. This is the main page of the wiki, to get to a specific page use the table of contents and then click on the hyperlink for a heading for more information on a specific page.

<blockquote>'''Tip:''' We recommend having the FEAT Online website opened in a separate window while following along step by step in the wiki.</blockquote>

'''What is FEAT Online?'''

The [http://www.featonline.com.au FEAT Online] website is a planning and decision-making tool used to assist cane farming enterprises. FEAT Online enables users to evaluate the economic impact from changing farm management practices. Other uses for FEAT Online include evaluating farm labour requirements, preparing cash flow budgets and quantifying the impact of “what if” scenarios.

[[File:FEAT Logo.png|frameless|center|link=]]

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries proudly acknowledges all First Nations peoples (Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders) and the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the country on which we live and work. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and commit to ongoing reconciliation. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Scenario List

2023-10-11T01:50:31Z

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This page lists all the scenarios developed (and the regional scenarios) and enables you to edit, copy, share and delete scenarios or compare the performance of two different scenarios. You can either add a new scenario, continue working on a previously created scenario or modify a regional scenario.

===Main Scenario List===
==== Name ====
The Name column lists all of the scenarios that have been developed as well as the regional scenarios (that you can copy and modify).

'''Create a new scenario by typing into the box that says "Enter New Scenario Name" and then clicking the "Add New Scenario Button" (in the status column).'''

* You can open and make changes to any of the listed scenarios by clicking on the hyperlink in blue for each scenario’s name.

[[File:Enter new scenario name.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

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==== Status ====
'''The Status column indicates how much of each scenario has been completed using a colour and tick system.'''

GM represents the gross margin stage (income minus variable costs) and if coloured green and ticked this indicates that all information up to the [[Cane Summary]] page has been entered (including the [[Scenario Assumptions]], [[Cane Assumptions]] and [[Cane Growing Costs]] pages).

* If the "GM" is red with a cross then some information still needs to be entered.
* Gross Margins can be used to compare profitability between two scenarios when fixed costs and capital expenditures are exactly the same.

Four more pages need information entered before you get to the [[Profit]] page ([[Assets]], [[Depreciation]], [[Fixed Costs]] and [[Other Income]] pages).

* If Profit is green and ticked then all information up to the Profit page has been entered, which enables you to view key measures of profitability like Farm Operating Return and Return on Investment as well as other measures on the [[Farm Performance Indicators]] page.
* Farm Operating Return can be used to compare profitability between two scenarios when fixed costs are different between scenarios, while Return on Investment goes a step further and enables comparison when total assets are different.

Entering the required information into the [[Cane Sensitivity]] and [[Optimum Ratoons]] pages will show the Risk stage as being completed (green and ticked).

* These pages provide you with useful information around: (1) the sensitivity of gross margins to different sugar prices and average CCS than expected, and; (2) the optimum number of ratoons grown to maximise profitability.
* There is also an [[Other Crop Sensitivity]] page if you have other crops in your scenario and it has similarities with the cane page.

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==== Actions ====
The five "Action" buttons are Edit, Copy, Share, Archive and Delete:

1. '''Edit''' ''(pen icon)'': Enables growers to change the name of a scenario.

2. '''Copy''' ''(sheets of paper icon)'': Copies the selected scenario so you can change the name of the scenario and modify the information.

3. '''Share''' ''(molecule or three dots icon)'': Shares the scenario with another user of FEAT Online. When edits are made by the other user to the shared scenario, the changes do not affect your original scenario file.

4. '''Archive''' ''(folder icon)'': Moves the selected scenario to the Archived Scenarios list. It can be added to the main list or a certain Archived Folder that you can create.

5. '''Delete''' ''(garbage can icon)'': Deletes the entire scenario. You will need to take care not to accidently delete scenarios when using this function.

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==== Compare ====
'''This function compares the profitability of two different scenarios as well as various other key [[Farm Performance Indicators]].'''

* For example, important measures like Gross Margin, Operating Return, Return on Investment and Casual Labour Hours are compared between two different management practice or farming system scenarios.

* Compare scenarios by checking the boxes of two scenarios and clicking the "Compare" button. Alternatively, click the "Compare" button on the far left hand side column. This will take you to the [[Compare FPI]] page.

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===Regional Examples===

'''1. There are regional example files for the Burdekin BRIA, Burdekin Delta, Bundaberg, Mackay, Herbert and Tully.'''

'''2. To copy a regional example file into your Main Scenario List, click the "copy" icon.'''

To read more about the regional example files, click on the following links:

* [[Regional Example - Burdekin BRIA]]

* [[Regional Example - Burdekin Delta]]

* [[Regional Example - Bundaberg]]

* [[Regional Example - Mackay]]

* [[Regional Example - Herbert]]

* [[Regional Example - Tully]]

* '''Note:''' The regional files are provided solely as a means of demonstrating the functionality of FEAT. The operations, input costs and yields used in these scenarios reflect broad regional trends and are not reflective of any individual situation.

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===Archived Scenarios===

Scenarios can be archived with the following steps:

'''1. Click the "Archive" button to move the selected scenario to the Archived Scenarios list.'''

'''2. It can be added to the main list or a certain Archived Folder that you can create.'''

'''3. Create a new folder by typing where it says "Folder name" and then click "New Folder".'''

'''4. Select that folder and then click "Save Scenario".'''

[[File:Archiving.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

Once your files are archived, you have 3 options:

'''1. Access the archived file directly from the "Archived Scenarios" list.'''

'''2. Unarchive the file and it will move back to the "Scenario List".'''

'''3. Re-archive the file and move it into a different folder.'''

* '''Tip:''' You can also rearrange the archived files from A-Z or from Z-A by clicking the toggle beside "Name".

[[File:Archived Scenarios.png|1000px|frameless|center|link=]]

[[Home Page]] ⇐|⇒ [[Scenario Home]]

FEAT Wiki:General disclaimer

2023-08-08T07:15:18Z

Admin:

Please visit the [https://featonline.com.au/data-security data security] page for disclaimers and other terms of use of FEAT Online. It is located at the bottom of each page for FEAT online https://featonline.com.au.

Access to and use of the information contained herein is conditional on the reader’s/user’s creation of an account for the Farm Economic Analysis Tool Online (FEAT) via https://featonline.com.au and the reader’s/user’s acceptance of FEAT’s terms and conditions, available via https://featonline.com.au/data-security. The information contained herein should not be regarded by the reader/user as a substitute for expert advice. The reader/user accepts responsibility for determining whether the information contained herein is suitable for the reader’s/user’s own use or purpose. The reader/user accepts that the information contained herein must not be used or relied upon by the reader/user for any purpose which may expose the reader/user or any other person to loss or damage. The reader/user accepts that the reader/user must conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice. For example, and without limitation, to determine whether any of the costs, machinery, operations, products, operations and irrigation systems mentioned within the information contained herein are relevant and suitable to adopt for the reader’s/user’s specific situation:
* the reader/user should conduct the reader’s/user’s own inquiries and rely on the reader’s/user’s own independent professional advice including, but not limited to, legal, commercial, and financial advice that is based on the reader’s/user’s specific circumstances; and
* the reader/user should seek independent professional agronomic advice that is based on reader’s/user’s specific circumstances and local, farm-specific data including, but not limited to, soil test results, Nitrogen and Phosphorous Budgets, Nutrient Management Plans and product label information.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The Queensland Government shall not be liable for technical or other errors or omissions contained herein. The reader/user accepts all risks and responsibility for losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this information.

FEAT Wiki:Privacy policy

2023-08-08T07:07:14Z

Admin:

Please visit the [https://featonline.com.au/data-security data security] page for the privacy policy of FEAT Online. It is located at the bottom of each page for FEAT online https://featonline.com.au.

FEAT Wiki:General disclaimer

2023-08-08T07:06:46Z

Admin:

FEAT Wiki:Privacy policy

2023-08-08T07:05:08Z

Admin:

Please visit the [https://featonline.com.au/data-security data security] page for the privacy policy of FEAT Online. It is located at the bottom of the main web page for FEAT online https://featonline.com.au.

Main Page

2023-06-29T00:34:54Z

Admin: /* Welcome to the FEAT Online wiki */

== Welcome to the FEAT Online wiki ==
This wiki is for users of FEAT Online and if you are reading this content it is provided to you on the basis that you have registered for FEAT Online and accepted its terms and conditions.

This wiki is your step-by-step guide and user help manual, helping you get the most out of the Farm Economics Analysis Tool (FEAT) Online. You can open the wiki by selecting "User Guide" up the top of the tool or by clicking "Help" on the bottom left side which will bring you to the specific wiki page for the FEAT Online page you are on. This is the main page of the wiki, to get to a specific page use the table of contents to navigate there.

*'''Tip:''' We recommend having the FEAT Online website opened in a separate window while following along step-by-step in the wiki.

'''What is FEAT Online?'''

The [http://www.featonline.com.au FEAT Online] website is a planning and decision-making tool used to assist cane farming enterprises. FEAT Online enables you to evaluate the economic impact from changing farm management practices. Other uses for FEAT Online include evaluating farm labour requirements, preparing cash flow budgets and quantifying the impact of “what if” scenarios.

[[File:FEAT Logo.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Common Menu Items]] ===
Common menu items include:
* Main Navigation Bar which will always contain the same menu items.
* Contextual Navigation Bar which will display links relevant to the current page.
* Wizard Buttons at the bottom of the page will have a logical back and next button.
* The five Action buttons which are Edit, Copy, Share, Archive and Delete.

For more information go to [[Common Menu Items]].

[[File:Action icons.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Home Page]] ===
This is the home page for the tool which explains the purpose of the tool, has many links to get started and hosts the tutorial videos.

For more information go to [[Home Page]].

[[File:Home page crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

==Getting Started with a Scenario==
=== [[Scenario List]] ===
This page lists all the scenarios developed (and the regional scenarios) and enables you to edit, copy, archive, share and delete scenarios or compare the performance of two different scenarios. You can either add a new scenario, continue working on a previously created scenario or modify a regional scenario.

For more information go to [[Scenario List]].

[[File:Scenario List crop.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Scenario Home]] ===
This page shows a flow diagram illustrating the process involved when developing a FEAT scenario.

For more information go to [[Scenario Home]].

[[File:Scenario Home Flow Diagram Only.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Scenario Assumptions]] ===
This page is used to calculate the cost of harvesting, cane price and net revenue. You can add in information for mill area, other assumptions and levies.

For more information go to [[Scenario Assumptions]].

[[File:Scenario Assumptions.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Cane Gross Margin==
=== [[Cane Assumptions]] ===
This page is for entering cane growing area, yield and CCS for each crop class. Other Crops information for area should also be entered in, if applicable.

For more information go to [[Cane Assumptions]].

[[File:Cane Assumptions 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Cane Growing Costs]] ===
This page is used to calculate cane growing costs per hectare, including the costs of machinery operations, fertiliser, pesticides and irrigation.

For more information please go to [[Cane Growing Costs]].

[[File:Cane Growing Costs Tabs.png|frameless|center|link=]]

=== [[Cane Summary]] ===
This page is a summary of gross margin information based on information entered on the '''[[Cane Assumptions]], [[Cane Growing Costs]]''' and '''[[Scenario Assumptions]]''' pages. This page displays all cane crop classes, a farm column and no entry of information is required.

For more information go to [[Cane Summary]].

[[File:Cane Summary 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Other Crops Gross Margin==
=== [[Other Crop Assumptions]] ===
This page enables you to calculate net revenue from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks.

Information for area for Other Crops Year 1 and Other Crops Year 2 (if applicable) will have to be already added, on the [[Cane Assumptions]] page, to enable this page.

For more information go to [[Other Crop Assumptions]].

[[File:Other Crop Assumptions 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] ===
This page is used to calculate the variable costs per hectare from growing crops other than cane on fallow blocks. In addition to the sections contained in [[Cane Growing Costs]], there are 3 additional categories, Other Crop Costs, Harvesting Costs and Packing Costs.

For more information go to [[Other Crops Growing Costs]].

[[File:Other Crops Growing Costs.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crop Summary]] ===
This page is a summary of gross margin information based on information entered on the [[Other Crop Assumptions]], [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] and [[Scenario Assumptions]] pages.

This page displays all other crops and no entry of information is required.

For more information go to [[Other Crop Summary]].

[[File:Other Crop Summary 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Farm Operating Return==
=== [[Machinery Setup]] ===
This page can be used to edit existing information for tractors and implements or to add additional information to calculate machinery costs. It is likely that most of this page is filled out already if data has been entered on the [[Cane Growing Costs]] or [[Other Crops Growing Costs]] pages.

For more information go to [[Machinery Setup]].

[[File:Tractors and Implements Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Irrigation Setup]] ===
This page is used to add irrigation pumps and associated information.

For more information go to [[Irrigation Setup]].

[[File:Multiple Pumps.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Contract Rate Calculator]] ===
This page enables you to calculate a contractor rate by factoring in depreciation and interest expenses for their tractors and implements, contract labour and profit margin – in addition to the Fuel, Oil, Repairs and Maintenance costs transferred from the [[Machinery Setup]] page.

For more information go to [[Contract Rate Calculator]].

[[File:Contract rate calculator full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Depreciation]] ===
Depreciation is regarded as a fixed cost. Unlike other fixed costs there is no cash flow for depreciation. So why include it when calculating profit? At some point assets will wear out and need to be replaced. Including depreciation ensures that profit is sufficient to cover their eventual replacement.

For more information go to [[Depreciation]].

[[File:Depreciation full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Assets]] ===
This page is used to record total farm assets. Values for Plant & Machinery can then be applied with a [[Depreciation]] rate to calculate a total Annual Depreciation figure, shown in the [[Fixed Costs]] page. Values for this and the remaining asset types (Land & Fixed Improvements, Inventories, Livestock and Other) are used in the calculations for Return on Investment (%) in the [[Profit]] page.

For more information go to [[Assets]].

[[File:Assets 2.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Fixed Costs]] ===
This page is used to sum all of the fixed costs, including the cost of insurance, land rates, accounting fees, and building and vehicle repairs and maintenance, and more. It is also where fixed water and electricity costs are added.

For more information go to [[Fixed Costs]].

[[File:Fixed costs full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Income]] ===
This page is used to enter additional income that you may receive.

For more information go to [[Other Income]].

[[File:Other Income full page.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Profit]] ===
This page shows a breakdown of Area, Total Income, Total Variable Costs and Total Gross Margin for cane and any other crops entered into the scenario. Furthermore, [[Fixed Costs]] are subtracted and [[Other Income]] added to the Total Gross Margin in order to calculate the Farm Operating Return. The Return on Investment (%) is also calculated by dividing Total Assets (from the [[Assets]] page) by the Operating Return.

For more information go to [[Profit]].

[[File:Profit Table.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Reporting==
=== [[Farm Performance Indicators]] ===
This page provides you with a range of Farm Performance Indicators for the selected FEAT scenario. You do not need to enter any information into this page.

For more information go to [[Farm Performance Indicators]].

[[File:Farm Performance Indicators.png|thumb|center|link=]]

==Risk==
=== [[Cane Sensitivity]] ===
This page provides a cane sensitivity analysis table, which shows the cane average gross margin at different sugar prices and CCS values. Given uncertainty around the price growers will receive for their sugar and their season average CCS, sensitivity analysis is useful to explore the impact to profitability (gross margin) if the sugar price and CCS vary from what is expected.

For more information go to [[Cane Sensitivity]].

[[File:Cane Sensitivity.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Other Crop Sensitivity]] ===
This page contains provides a sensitivity analysis table for each of the other crops entered. After choosing the particular "Other Crop" that you want to examine, the sensitivity table will show the average gross margin at different combinations of market prices and yield.

Given the similarities, please see the step-by-step details for [[Cane Sensitivity]] above for instructions on how to enter the starting price/yield and incremental changes.

[[File:Other Crop Sensitivity.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Cash Flow]] ===
This page enables you to download a Cash Flow Worksheet. When downloaded, the worksheet is pre-filled with specific information from the FEAT scenario such as revenues and expenses.

To download the Worksheet, you need to click on the "Download Worksheet" button and save the file to a familiar folder on your computer.

For more information go to [[Cash Flow]].

[[File:Cash Flow - farm income.png|thumb|center|link=]]

=== [[Optimum Ratoons]] ===
This page calculates the optimum number of ratoons grown in a crop cycle that maximises profitability. The optimum number of ratoons is identified by the last ratoon that contributes to an increased average annual gross margin per hectare over the crop cycle. Thereafter, additional ratoons will result in a decreased average gross margin, indicating the need to replant.

For more information go to [[Optimum Ratoons]].

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==Assess Options==
=== [[Compare FPI]] ===
This page compares the profitability of two different scenarios as well as various other key Farm Performance Indicators. For example, important measures like Gross Margin, Operating Return, Return on Investment and Casual Labour Hours are compared between two different management practice or farming system scenarios.

For more information go to [[Compare FPI]].

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=== More Information ===
If you require any further information not outlined above, please send us an email by following the instructions on [https://featonline.com.au/contact-us Contact Us].

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Depreciation

2023-06-29T00:25:05Z

Admin: /* Option 2 */

=== Why include depreciation? ===
Depreciation is regarded as a fixed cost. Unlike other fixed costs there is no cash flow for depreciation. So why include it when calculating profit? At some point assets will wear out and need to be replaced. Including depreciation ensures that profit is sufficient to cover their eventual replacement.

* '''Note:''' in FEAT Online, the only asset class that is included in depreciation calculations is Plant & Machinery.

'''You have two options on how to include Depreciation:'''

====Option 1====

'''1. Enter the depreciation rate''' (e.g. 10%).

'''2. Navigate to the [[Assets]] page and enter the total value of all depreciating assets.'''

'''(a) Click "Add Asset".'''

'''(b) Select "Plant and Machinery".'''

'''(c) Enter a name and the total value of all depreciating assets''' (e.g. $350,000).

'''3. Navigate back to the [https://featonline.com.au/feat-wiki/index.php?title=Depreciation Depreciation] page and "Annual depreciation on plant and machinery (entered on [[Assets]] page)" will be displayed at the bottom of the page.'''

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====Option 2====
Complete the Depreciation Schedule with information about every tractor, implement and other types of depreciating assets (e.g. vehicles, pumps and equipment).

'''1. Press "Add Depreciating Item".'''

'''2. Enter the name of the depreciating asset.''' For example, John Deere 7830 Tractor.

'''3. Enter the value at beginning of year in dollars ($).''' For example, $100,000.

'''4. Enter the number of years of use remaining (years).''' For example, 10 years.

'''5. Enter the residual salvage value in dollars ($).''' For example, $30,000.

* Residual salvage value is an estimate of how much the depreciating asset could be sold for at the end of the "Number of years of use remaining".
* You can only choose one of the above-mentioned options otherwise depreciation costs will be included twice – and therefore double counted.

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===== Option 2 Calculation =====
Annual depreciation is calculated in FEAT according to the formula:

''Annual depreciation = (Value at beginning of year – Residual salvage value)/(Number of years of use remaining)''

''Value at end of year = value at beginning of year – annual depreciation''

The average of the opening value of all items (a) and the closing value (b) is transferred to the [[Assets]] page and displayed in the assets table.

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