18 February 2026 · 12:00 - 13:00 · Online - Teams · Education
About this event
FREE WEBINAR: Strong farms start with smart spending Smarter Debt, Better profit webinar series Every dollar counts when it comes to building a sustainable, profitable farm business. That’s why we’re inviting you to join our upcoming webinar, Strong Farms Start with Smart Spending . This is the second webinar as part of our Smarter Debt, Better Profit series. What you’ll learn Hear from QRIDA’s Rural and Industry Economist, John Gillespie as he equips you with the techniques to strengthen your profit margins through smarter cost management and more efficient operations. You’ll discover how to identify hidden costs, eliminate unnecessary expenditure, and embed sustainable savings into your everyday business practices. Daniel Elder, Manager of QRIDA's Farm Debt Restructure Office will be taking a look at some historic results of Queensland's Rural Debt Survey and introducing the Farm Debt Restructure Ratio and what it means when tracking the health of Queensland's agricultural lending. Key topics: Cost allocation: Understanding true enterprise costs to support better pricing and investment decisions Process mapping: Identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks that drive unnecessary costs Lost revenue is a cost: Recognising missed income opportunities as part of overall cost management Measuring efficiency: Using practical metrics to track performance and guide improvements Equipment efficiency: Managing machinery and assets to maximise return on investment Cost of finance: Understanding how financing decisions impact overall business profitability Details: 📅 Wednesday 18 February ⏰ 12 -1pm 📍 Teams (online). Register your spot today . The webinar link will be provided closer to the 18 February 2026 so keep an eye on your inbox! Daniel Elder Manager, Farm Debt Restructure Office John Gillespie Rural and Industry Economist Have a question or need assistance? Contact QRIDA on 1800 623 946 or email contact_fdro@qrida.qld.gov.au Assisting others Is there someone you know who could benefit from the financial assistance available through QRIDA? If so, please forward them this email. The information provided by QRIDA is for general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your individual objectives, financial situation and needs. Before applying for financial assistance or making any decision, you should obtain and read a copy of the relevant program guidelines and seek advice from your legal, business and financial advisors to determine your eligibility for and the terms of the relevant financial assistance. You should note that past financial assistance is not a reliable indicator of eligibility for future financial assistance. The information provided by QRIDA has been taken from sources believed to be reliable however QRIDA does not represent that the information is accurate or complete and it should not be relied upon as such. QRIDA does not assume any common law duty of care towards you in providing the information and QRIDA will not be liable for any loss or damage however caused (including by the negligence of QRIDA), suffered or incurred by you in connection with information provided by QRIDA. Copyright | Disclaimer notice | Privacy © The State of Queensland 2010 - 2026