Investing in Supply Chain Resilience: Does It Stack Up?

Presenter – Royce Pitchford, Pinion Advisory

Will your investment build resilience—or tie up capital?

Recent disruptions have prompted many growers to rethink how they manage input supply, pricing and business risk. But does investing in additional storage and infrastructure deliver enough value to justify the cost?

From fertiliser sheds and chemical storage to increased on-farm capacity, many businesses are considering new infrastructure to reduce their exposure to supply chain risks. But when does the investment stack up?

Join Royce as he explores practical ways to evaluate major capital decisions, weighing the benefits of improved resilience against return on investment and opportunity cost.

If you’re asking, “Where should we invest next?”, this session will provide a practical framework for making that decision.

Date: Thursday 27 August, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: online
Cost: Free registration

GRDC Farm Business Update National Livestreams are topic specific, interactive, interview style discussions that address key farm business management improvements common to grain growing businesses across Australia.

A recording of the livestream will be available on the GRDC website here