A NEW booklet produced by the government could help farmers wade more swiftly through the paperwork and ensure the success of their business in the future.

The two-part booklet Figures For A Farming Future Getting Started In Farm Management Accounting aims to help farmers map out a viable financial future.

It contains an introduction to basic farm business management techniques, helping farmers plan ahead and assess whether various diversification methods would be profitable.

The first booklet, Using The Farm Accounts To Point The Way, was released in Farmers' Weekly magazine last week and the second will follow in the March 12 edition.