ANZ Dairy Business of the Year
Input Sheets – 2012-13
Business Name:
________________________________________________________
Contact Person/s:
________________________________________________________
Postal Address:
________________________________________________________
___________________________________ Postcode: ____________
Phone No:
(03) __________________________Mobile: _____________________
Email Address:
________________________________________________________
Dairy Company Supplied:
________________________________________________________
Please indicate with a  in the appropriate boxes if you wish to participate in: -
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ANZ Dairy Business of the Year ($2000 for winners)
Dairy Farm Benchmarking Program (obtain personal analysis only)
Share Dairy Farmer Award (to win $1000)
Was the property share farmed in 2012-13
If yes, are you
Yes
Owner
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Share Farmer
No
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For share farmed properties to participate in the ANZ Dairy Business of the Year
(or to benchmark the combined performance) both the share farmer and farm owner should complete
the Input Sheets.
Name of ‘other’ party (If applicable): _______________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________
______________________________
Postcode: _______________
FOR ASSISTANCE – Phone a TIA DAIRY ADVISER
(03) 6430 5297
Return completed form to TIA, Locked Bag 3523, Burnie 7320
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AWARD PRIZES
Awards and prizes for ANZ Dairy Business of the Year are:
Winner:
Runners-up:
Share dairy farmer:
Pasture utilisation:
National DBOY entries:
$2000 and plaque
$500 plus plaque x 2 runners-up
$1000 and plaque
Certificate
Top businesses get their entry paid for national DBOY
awards run by Redsky Agricultural P/L
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Milk production: 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013
Factory milk
Litres….…………………….
Calf milk
Litres………………………..
Milkfat …………….….….kg
Protein …..………………kg
Net income received for milk supplied from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013
Net Milk Income*
Farm Owner Milk Income
Share Farmer Milk Income
$ ………………………
$ …………………………
$ …………………………
*Net Milk Income = Gross income minus levies, penalties, charges and dilution payments
minus GST, plus bonuses, deferred payments and incentives for 2012-13 season
Farm areas (1ha = 2.47acres)
Available land
Freehold home farm
ha
Freehold run blocks
ha
Area leased from others
ha
Total available land (1)
ha
Lease
period……………………..
Land use*
Non grazing land, bush, dams etc (2)
ha
Total pasture area (1-2=3)
ha Include main farm and run off
Forage crops
ha Crop species..........................
Pasture not used by the milking herd (4)
ha Eg. run off area
Milking area (3-4)
ha
*Include both main farm and run blocks that are freehold or leased
Irrigation
Area irrigated
ha Total ML applied
ML
Peak number of cows milked
For herds with one calving period, this will be the peak number of cows in milk that completed at least 68 weeks of lactation. For herds with more than one calving period, this is the average number of cows in
milk plus the average number of dry cows farmed through the year.
Cows
First Calvers
Total
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Dairy herd cow liveweight, breed and days in milk ?
Lwt…………….kg
Days in
Milk……………….
Breed…………..
Average distance walked by milkers
Distance from paddock to dairy……………………km x 2 = ……………….km/ milking
Number of milkings per day………………………………..
Distance walked per day………………………………….km
Home farm terrain: Indicate the steepness of farm with a  in the appropriate box
Flat
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Undulating
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Steep
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Condition score: On average, across the herd, how much did condition score change from
July 12 to June 13 ?
…………..
…………..
…………..
Condition Score at 1 July 2012
Lowest condition score
Condition Score at 30 June 2013
Herd calving period
Start date
Finish date
Cows calved
Calving period 1
Calving period 2
Calving period 3
Owned livestock: numbers, value & ownership
Month
1 July 2012
30 June 2013
Stock value, $/hd @
30 June
Who owns stock,
farm owner (FO) or
share farmer (SF) ?
Yearlings
12-24
months
Calves
0-12 months
Mature cows
Other stock
……………….
hd
hd
hd
hd
hd
hd
hd
hd
hd
hd
$
$
$
Leased dairy livestock
Were there leased cows or bulls on the farm ?
Nos
Bulls
over 24 mths
Start date
Finish date
4
$
$
Non milking stock grazed on farm
Milking area
Dry Cows
Stock
1 Calvers
Mature Cows
No.
Days
Non milking area
No.
Days
st
Yearlings
(12-24 mths)
12-24 months
Calves
(3-12 months)
3 – 6 months
6 – 12 months
Bulls (over 24
months)
Beef
Sheep
Agistment off
Type
Dry cows
Nos
Start date
Days on agistment
Yearlings
(12-24 mths)
Calves
(3-12 months)
Bulls (over 24
months)
Agistment on – were any stock agisted or parked on the farm during the year ?
If yes, Age and nos………………………………..
Start date………………………………….
Days on farm……………………………..
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LABOUR
Labour: paid and unpaid for dairy enterprise
Unpaid Labour & Sharefarmers
Weeks per year
(A)
Hours per
week (B)
Total Hours
(A x B = C)
1 Main operator
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2_________________________
___________
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________________
3_________________________
___________
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________________
1_________________________
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____________
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2_________________________
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3________________________
____________
____________
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4________________________
____________
____________
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5________________________
____________
____________
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6________________________
____________
____________
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Paid Labour
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FARM ASSETS
Farm Property & Water Values
Value @
30 Jun 2013
Owned Home Farm
Owned Run off blocks
Water Rights, not included in property values
Leased area value
Farm value estimates: Farm sales data in the table below are out of date. During 2012-13 a few dairy
farms were sold at per hectare values less than shown below. To estimate the value of your farm
multiply your estimated per hectare value by the effective pasture area to get the estimated the market
value. Use lower per ha values for run off pastures than for milking area.
Dairy farm sales in 2009-11
No. Farm
sales
analysed
$/pasture ha1
Circular Head
9
$19,420
North West
3
$21,620
North
Conversion
farms and run
blocks
4
$19,920
7
$9,700
Region
Total farm
1. Total value divided by pasture area
Source: David Johnston, December 2011
Plant and Machinery:
Include items used by the Dairy Enterprise, either exclusively or in partnership with other
enterprises on your property. Where equipment is shared between the dairy and non-dairy
enterprises, allocate a value for that equipment which is in keeping with its use by the Dairy
Enterprise.
Estimate the value of saleable plant and machinery
Vehicles:
Cars, utilities, trucks, tractors, trailers, motor bikes, etc.
Fodder :
Hay & silage making and feeding out equipment
Cultivation: Discs, drills, harrows
Other plant: Spreader, irrigators, laterals, tools, tractor attachments
Opening value
1 Jul 2012
Closing value
30 Jun 2013
Opening value
1 Jul 2012
Closing value
30 Jun 2013
Saleable plant and machinery, market value
Other dairy assets
Milk company shares, market value
Other, eg FMDs
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NON MILK INCOME
Value of livestock sales and purchases
Exclude GST from sales
Stock description, age
Farm owner
Share farmer
Livestock sales
$
$
Livestock purchases
$
$
Income from sale of hay and/or silage made on the dairy area of the home farm
and run-off blocks during the 2011-12 season.
Tonnes of Hay Sold from Home Farm
tonnes (wet)
Tonnes of Hay Sold from Run-off Blocks
tonnes (wet)
Total Income from Hay Sold
$
Who received the income? Tick Box
Farm Owner

Share Farmer
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Tonnes of Silage Sold from Home Farm
tonnes (wet)
Tonnes of Silage Sold from Run-off Blocks
tonnes (wet)
Total Income from Silage Sold
$
Who received the income? Tick Box
Farm Owner

Share Farmer
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Dairy enterprise non milk income
Farm Owner
Share
Farmer
Dividends on dairy company shares
$
$
Subsidies on wages paid to employees:
$
$
$
$
$
$
Rebates received on payments made for dairy enterprise
inputs.
Other Income: eg. house rent received from employees
living in homes on the property, etc. (please specify).
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VARIABLE COSTS
Where costs are shared between the dairy and other enterprises show only the Dairy Enterprise
share of the cost. DO NOT INCLUDE GST COMPONENT.
Owner
Costs, $
Share Farmer
Costs, $
AI Costs and Herd Test: Include semen, technician,
liquid nitrogen and oestrus synchronisation costs.
_________
__________
Animal Health and Veterinary Costs:
Drenches, vaccines, antibiotics, inductions, vet. fees, etc.
Feed additives should be included as purchased feed
_________
__________
__________
__________
Include power for dairy, effluent and stock water power costs.
Exclude irrigation pumping costs in this section
_________
__________
Calf Rearing up to Weaning: Milk powder, de-horning,
drenching, grain, straw and treatment
Dairy and Farm Power Costs:
Dairy Supplies:. Detergents, rubberware, milking
machine checks, tail & ear tags, protective clothing.
Do not include new equipment or shed alteration costs
Fertiliser Cost: including spreading cost
_________
__________
__________ __________
Irrigation Costs: Include irrigation repairs & maintenance,
electricity and water purchase costs.
Hay and Silage Making:
_________
__________
_________
__________
_________
__________
_________
__________
Fuel and Oil Costs: Total fuel and oil costs associated
with dairy enterprise.
Pasture and Forage Crop Costs: Include herbicide,
insecticide, seed, spraying and cultivation contractors.
Exclude fertiliser and hay/silage contractors
Other Feed Costs: feed additives and cartage costs
_________ __________
not already allowed for
Purchased Feed: cost of feeds fed during the year.
Agistment
_________
__________
Grain, concentrates
_________
__________
Fodder
_________
__________
Other
_________
__________
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OVERHEAD COSTS
Where a cost is shared between the Dairy and Other Enterprises please estimate the cost to the
Dairy Enterprise – DO NOT INCLUDE GST COMPONENT.
Owner
Costs, $
Share Farmer
Costs, $
Rates and Land Tax: Paid on Home Farm and Run-off Blocks.
_________ _________
Vehicle costs: insurance, registrations etc, exclude fuel costs
_________ _________
and repairs
Insurance: farm insurances relating to dairy enterprise.
_________ _________
Repairs and Maintenance: to plant and machinery, farm
buildings, lanes, fences, drains, etc. associated with the dairy
enterprise. (Do not include expenditure on new/capital items)
Bank charges:
_________ _________
_________ _________
Administration Costs: include phone, accountant, lawyer,
consultant costs, government fees, office costs etc.
_________ _________
Labour Costs for Paid Labour: permanent and
seasonal wages for farmwork. Include relief milkers,
contract workers, workers compensation, superannuation.
(Do not include unpaid or non-wage labour e.g. share farmers.
_________ _________
Other Costs:
Please specify ______________________________
____________________________________________
_________ _________
Profit and Loss Statement: Include a copy of the accountant’s Profit and Loss statement for
2012-13, if it is available when you return the input sheets. Or provide a print out of income and
expenses from your computerised accounting package if it is available.
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HAY, SILAGE AND PURCHASED FEED
Purchased feed, hay and silage
Feed type
Eg silage
On hand 1
Jul
Purchased, t
or bales
Cost, $
Fed on
milking area
Fed on non
milking area
Closing
stock 30 Jun
40 b
300 b
$21,155
320 b
0
20 b
The following bale weights will be assumed unless you provide different weights
4' x 5' round bale of hay = 375 kg wet weight
4' x 5' round bale of silage = 650 kg wet weight
Hay made & fed on the farm: exclude purchased hay
Hay on hand, 1 July 2012
tonnes
Milking Area
tonnes (wet )
Nonmilking area
tonnes (wet)
Hay made on farm
Assume 4' x 5' round bale = 375kg approx.
Hay fed to milkers & dries
Tonnes should reflect transfers between blocks
Hay fed to replacements
Tonnes should reflect transfers between blocks
Fed to non-dairy livestock
Tonnes should reflect transfers between blocks
Hay at end of year, 30 June 2013
tonnes
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Silage made and fed: exclude purchased silage
Silage on hand, 1 July 2012
tonnes
Milking area
tonnes (wet )
Nonmilking area
tonnes (wet)
Silage made on farm
4' x 5' round bale = 650 kg approx.
Silage fed to milkers & drys
Tonnes should reflect transfers between blocks
Silage fed to replacements
Tonnes should reflect transfers between blocks
Silage fed to non-dairy livestock
Tonnes should reflect transfers between blocks
Silage at end of year, 30 June 2013
tonnes
Note: Show total weight of silage in tonnes, not tonnes as dry matter. 40% dry matter will be assumed.
Grain grown on home farm and run-off blocks and fed to dairy stock in
2012-13 season
Type of grain grown. (Specify)
Tonnes grown
Tonnes fed
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LIABILITIES & FINANCE COSTS
Liabilities
Opening
balance
1 Jul 2012
Bank loans
Machinery leases payout value
Livestock leases
Total interest bearing debt
Interest and lease payments
$
Bank interest
Property leases
Machinery lease interest
Livestock lease payments
Total interest and lease payments
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Closing
balance
30 Jun 2013
FERTILISER
Fertiliser details
Fertiliser type
Distribution of fertiliser
Tonnes applied
Eg 0-6-17-7
55
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Irrigated
Dryland
70%
30%
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
For ANZ Dairy Business of the Year (DBOY)
1.
The ANZ DBOY is open to any person or entity operating a dairy farm in Tasmania including share
farmers, lessees and owners providing they managed the dairy farm during the year being assessed.
2.
The objective of the ANZ DBOY is to calculate the financial performance of the participating dairy farm
businesses and advise participants how their performance compared with other participants. Those
businesses achieving the highest returns will be identified and field days, workshops and publicity about
these businesses will provide other dairy farmers with the opportunity to identify the management
strategies that contributed to the success of the high achievers.
3.
Finalists in the ANZ DBOY will be selected from the entrants with the highest points calculated using the
formula;
Finalists points = Entrant’s return on assets %
X 20 points + Entrant’s operating profit per ha
X 10 points
Average return on assets %
Average operating profit per ha
4.
The ANZ DBOY organising committee will appoint a judging team to judge the finalists and select a
winner. The winner of the Award will be selected using a points system. Points will be awarded for
financial performance plus management of stock, pastures, environment and people.
5.
Participants in the ANZ DBOY must supply a copy of the financial statements for the business prepared
by their accountant for the year being assessed.
6.
The winner, finalists and most improved winner of the Award must allow a case study of their dairy
farming enterprise to be published.
7.
The winner of the ANZ DBOY must allow a field day to be held on their property.
8.
Winners of the ANZ DBOY can participate in the program in subsequent years but they will be ineligible
to win, be a finalist, or win the most improved award for five years after they won the Award.
9.
If a past winner achieves a return on assets which is greater than a current year finalist they will receive
a Consistency Award certificate.
10.
Participants who have entered for the last two years are eligible for the most improved category of the
program. The most improved winner will be the participant who has the highest increase in return on
assets over the two years.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
The information on the ANZ Dairy Business of the Year (DBOY) input sheets will be stored and used by TIA for the
purpose of conducting the program.
Your information will be used to prepare reports on your business and farm performance, assist calculate industry
benchmarks that are used in the reports you receive and for industry planning and to decide the winners and finalists of
the ANZ DBOY. Information you supply with the name, address and contact details removed may be supplied to other
organisations for industry planning and research purposes.
Your personal information may be disclosed to staff of TIA and the appointed judges of the ANZ DBOY. Winners and
finalists of the ANZ DBOY will be identified and some of their personal information will be published.
Some information supplied by participants who are not winners or finalists of the ANZ DBOY will be published but the
identity of the farmers who supplied the information will not be disclosed.
If the information that we hold about you is not accurate we will take reasonable steps to correct it when you advise us
a correction is needed. TIA is committed to ensuring the personal information it collects is managed in accordance
with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004.
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