THERE'S nothing like a good lunch, great company and interesting speakers to bring country women together.
Now in its 19th year, the Liebe Women's Field Day is still going strong, with women travelling from across the Wheatbelt to hear about topics that affect them and their farming operations.
The field day was created to build the management capacity of women to make a difference to their family, farm business and the agricultural industry.
This year, money was top of mind, with three speakers giving an overview on superannuation, succession planning and farm business decisions.
Infocus Money Management financial adviser Kelsea Pipe provided some tips on getting the most out of superannuation and how to use contributions effectively to reduce tax implications.
"Starting to think about your superannuation while you are young can make a big difference," Ms Pipe said.
RSM director Judy Snell covered off the key drivers to succession planning and how to approach it in the family.
"Succession planning should be viewed as an opportunity for all parties to discuss the future of the family assets and what each party's needs and wants are in the future,"she said.
"The earlier you commence the greater the options are."
Tuna Blue Facilitation director Bevan Bessen offered advice on effectively working with different generations on farm.
"Each generation has been influenced by a unique set of events that has shaped their world view,"he said.
"Running an effective farm business or communication well within a team or family can benefit from a deeper understanding of generational preferences."
Rabobank regional manager Stephen Kelly said when making expansion decisions on farm, it was important to be strategic, rather than opportunistic.
"Successful expansions can only happen when the business is running efficiently; it has to earn the right for expansion," he said.
"It is important that growers know their numbers and understand their risk when making decisions."
Keynote speaker Fleur Porter shared her experiences to "stop doing everything".
Now a purpose coach, Ms Porter provided some strategies on how to stop being busy and find purpose in what you do.
"Understand who you are, what you love, what's you're good at, what comes naturally, what you've already done and why it matters,"she said.
During concurrent sessions, Liebe grower Stuart McAlpine gave an overview on his trial work into soils pH and how to mitigate acid production, while Amanda Walker from Yerecoin Traders gave a talk on the seven habits of highly effective grain marketing.
Other speakers on the day included Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price, Sarah Perrett, Eliza Pronk from Dalwallinu Hospital, CBH grower and external relations manager (and former Liebe Group member) Briana Peake and 2016 WA Young Achiever of the Year Elizabeth Brennan.
