<p>This episode explores how growers can adjust inputs to maximise economic yield potential, not just crop yield. DPIRD economist Nick Thorsager explains the importance of focusing on return on investment, particularly in seasons with high input costs and variable rainfall. The discussion highlights practical ways to balance risk and reward, using tools, data and whole-farm thinking to support more confident decision making.</p><p></p><p>Episode links:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/online-tools/myeconomic-tool/" target="_blank">MyEconomic tool</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/online-tools/rain-and-irrigation-calculators/potential-yield-tool/" target="_blank">Potential yield tool</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/online-tools/rain-and-irrigation-calculators/soil-water-tool/" target="_blank">Soil water tool</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/online-tools/rain-and-irrigation-calculators/rainfall-to-date-tool/" target="_blank">Rainfall to date tool</a><br /></p><p></p>