Investing in Dairy Bradley Watson

Introduction Background –Local Lad –Aquaculture Industry –Forestry Industry –Property / Building Development

Invested in Dairy…………….Circular Head But Why?

Why is Dairy a Good Investment? Worldwide Demand for Dairy –Current –Future Availability of Land –Best in Australia

Good Investment – Cont. Share Farming Opportunities  Provides Hands Off Investment  Opportunity for Employees (Wealth Creation)  Risk Sharing (50 / 50 Model) Drought Proof Area

Good Investment – Cont. Skilled Market –Share Farmers –Labor……working on it –Dairy Technicians –Suppliers –Consultants (eg. irrigation / agronomists etc.)

Good Investment – Cont. Banks willing to Partner Knowledgeable Real Estate Agents Anti Cyclical Industry Cash Flow Business –Supporting Debt –Allowing Capital Growth

Good Investment – Cont. Land Prices –There is Still Something Left –Compare with New Zealand

Moving Ahead? Greater Landowner Acceptance of External Equity Investment Labor Supply –Right People –Right Training –Right Incentives

Moving Ahead…..Cont. Government Support –Permanent Advisory Presence in Circular Head Consideration by Government for Stamp Duty Relief

Moving Ahead…..Cont. Water Development in the Circular Head District –Best Dairy Land in Country with known and measurable Growth Potential….why no government backed water initiatives?

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