Financial Budget Manual : Volume 41

Abstract

The "Financial Budget Manual Vol 41" is an invaluable reference book for farmers and growers, consultants, and students. It contains a wealth of information on farm and orchard costs and prices, the profitability of different enterprises, and income taxation. Following its successful introduction in 1969, the manual is also available to purchase as an online Ereader https://aginfo.lincoln.ac.nz/manual/financial-budget manual-vol-40-online/. Unless stated otherwise, data contained in the Manual are current mid-2023 and are exclusive of GST. Acknowledging the current inflation rate effect in New Zealand, prices will not remain stationary so the Manual should be used as a guide only. Market movements and exchange rate changes are just two of the factors which can rapidly alter costs and prices. The availability of discounts for bulk purchases, and deferred payment arrangements, may also affect final costs for budgeting purposes. In addition, some commodity price information is becoming increasingly sensitive and remains confidential between the client and the supplier and/or buyer. It is therefore unavailable for publication in this Manual. Information quoted has been gathered from sources throughout New Zealand, but some variation may occur between regions. Trade names have been used for clarity and convenience; no preferential endorsement by the University is intended, nor is any criticism implied of any product which does not appear in the Manual.