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Name
John Francis
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Position Consultant, director
What is your role at HS? Consultant, director (management)
How long have you worked at HS? Since 2005
Qualifications Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture), Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga
Area of Expertise
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Broadacre dryland cropping systems in southern Australia
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Broadacre dryland pasture and livestock systems in southern Australia
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Climate risk analysis
Regions of Work
NSW Regions specified below:
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Southwest Slopes
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Central West
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Riverina
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Southern Tablelands
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Central Tablelands
Background
John has worked as an agribusiness agronomist with CRT based in Wagga Wagga and more recently as a district agronomist with the NSW DPI based in Condobolin in central NSW and Albury in southern NSW. John has been a consultant with Holmes Sackett for 3 years during which time he has acquired farm business management skills and an understanding of the drivers of profitability on farm.
What do you enjoy about working at HS?
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The mental challenge of the work
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The variety of work
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The accountability
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The young and dynamic team environment
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The professional support of the other consultants
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Beers on a Friday evening
What do you find rewarding about your work?
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The feeling of satisfaction when I know that I have helped a client to make a decision which will either result in a significant profit or prevent a major loss
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Solving problems using economic rationale
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The opportunity to contribute to a successful and highly respected brand
