#042 - I've Seen 40% Cattle Price Drops Kill Good Farms (Make Sure Yours Isn't Next)

Grow your agribusiness with expert finance strategies, book a free consultation 👉 https://outlook.office.com/book/SeasonedFinance@seasonedfinance.com.au/?ismsaljsauthenabled A sudden 40% drop in cattle prices can devastate even the strongest operations. In this episode, Brecken breaks down how to protect your farm from a market crash, from building a solid cash‑flow buffer to structuring debt for resilience and stress‑testing your business before trouble hits.You’ll hear:◼️ Cash‑flow buffers and working capital management◼️ Flexible loan structures and interest‑only periods◼️ Stress‑testing your business for market swings◼️ Real‑world examples from Australian beef producersTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:20 - Understanding a 40% Price Drop00:01:15 - Real-World Example: Queensland 2016 Price Crash00:01:57 - Immediate Impact on Cash Flow00:02:41 - Importance of a Cash Flow Buffer00:03:54 - Managing Working Capital Wisely00:04:47 - Debt Structure Resilience00:05:54 - Interest-Only Periods and Working Capital Facilities00:06:54 - Stress Testing Your Business00:08:51 - Mindset and Planning for Market DownturnsFollow Brecken Curtis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breckenfinancebroker/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Brecken-Curtis/61575665536876/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brecken_curtisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brecken-curtis-8716323aa/Seasoned Finance: https://seasonedfinance.com.au