{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkite-consulting.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fep-298-Vb3Mczjf","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Business Focus: Inputs, Cashflow and Cost of Production","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d36d5388-805a-4405-8441-d48a9ae3d5e5/730bdcfc-ffe6-4e18-b8be-7fed6b796b6e/kite-podcast-no-year.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In episode 298 of the Kite Podcast, the team kick off with the usual Milk Market report from Chris Walkland, who is recording while away on holiday, before Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Kite Consulting’s Emily Stafford, Kathryn Rowland and podcast producer Becki Reay to talk through the growing pressure of input inflation and what it means for farm management, cashflow and overall production costs. They explore why it’s so important for farmers to really understand their cost structures. One of the key points from the discussion is the need for a solid, practical budgeting approach, with Emily highlighting the importance of keeping a close eye on finances and having open, honest conversations with bank managers and creditors to stay on top of cashflow. As the conversation moves on, Kathryn points to the value of investing in good quality forage, explaining how it can help reduce feed costs over time, something that feels especially relevant in the current climate where margins are tight and every penny counts."}