Australia Vs US terms

US vs Australia Grain Farming Terms

Introduction: This glossary clarifies common U.S. vs Australian grain farming terms used in Harvest Profit. It helps Australian users map U.S. software terms to their local language.

Glossary

• Field → Paddock: Same thing – a cropped area of land.
• Grain Elevator → Receival Site / Silo Complex: Commercial grain storage facility.
• Grain Bin → Silo: On-farm storage; “field bins” are portable silos in AU.
• Scale Ticket → Delivery Docket: Receipt for each grain load delivered.
• Acre → Hectare: Land area unit; 1 acre = ~0.405 ha.
• Cash Sale → Spot Sale: Grain sold at today’s price for immediate delivery.
• Landlord → Landowner: Owner of farmland rented to a farmer.
• Crop Share → Share Farming: Rent paid as a % of crop yield/revenue.
• Cash Rent → Fixed Lease: Rent paid as a fixed amount per acre/ha.
• Yield (bu/acre) → Yield (t/ha): Crop output per land unit.
• Crop Year → Season: U.S. “crop year” vs AU “season” (often winter/summer crop).
• Renting → Leasing: AU farmers use “leasing” instead of “renting.