Tool 12.1 Develop a property inventory
Tool 12.1 Develop a property inventory
An inventory of your property’s assets can take a very individual form – there are no right or wrong ways to compile such a tool. You can use the following example as a guide and make changes as you see fit, to find what works best for you and your business.
| Asset/feature name | Description | Purpose | Condition of asset/feature | Comments | Plan/priority for upgrade | 
| Fences | |||||
| Boundary fences | Plain wire fence around perimeter of property | Keep stock in, keep stock out | Fair | Need to consider vertebrate pests from neighbouring property | Southern boundary needs attention within 2 years | 
| Internal fences | Plain wire | Keep stock in desired paddocks | Good – adequate for Merino sheep | 
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| Shearing shed | 60 years old, corrugated iron, 5 stand shed | Shearing and crutching | Structure – average Shearing plant – poor | Plant is old and needs replacing | High – need to replace stands within 2 years | 
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