There is a huge and growing market in the world for certified organic food. The Australian Organic Market Report 2021 estimated the total value of the Australian certified organic industry to be over $2 billion.
Gross margin is:
defined as the difference between revenue and cost of goods sold, divided by revenue, and expressed as a percentage
calculated as the selling price of an item, less the cost of goods sold
a % value that indicates a profit margin for a specific product
The following tools found on the Farm Business Planning Tools web page can help you make informed decisions around the potential profit of your business when considering conversion to organic farming.
Organic Feed Grains and Dairy Gross Margin report
Gross Margin spreadsheets for Organic Dairy - both Conversion and Green Field Site Development
Gross Margin spreadsheet for Organic Grain (wheat and barley)
Please note: Before using the Gross Margin Analysis Tools users are advised to read the disclaimer.