There are two ways to add a new farm code in the Farm Codes screen, accessed through the Settings menu.
If you want to add a Section, Totalling code, Category or Extended code, click on the + symbol in the top right corner.
Next, select the type of code you want to add.
If you want to add a Category or Extended code, scroll down to the Section or Category that you want to add a code to i.e. adding Soil Testing to Fertiliser.
Click on the vertical dots to the right of the Section or Category and select “New…”
Enter code details
Now you need to record some details about the code you have added.
- If you’re adding an Extended code, select the Parent Category Code that you want it to sit under i.e. Fertiliser.If you’re adding a Category, select the Section that you want it to sit under i.e. Farm Expenditure.
- Enter a code abbreviation i.e. ST and a Name i.e. Soil Testing.
GST
If you’re creating an Extended code, the GST type is inherited from the Category i.e. Fertiliser is 15% claimable while Wages are exempt of GST.
If you’re creating a Category code, the GST type reflects the Section it sits under.
Type
There are five Types to choose from:
- Income
items such as rebates and other farm income. - Expense
Farm working, capital and personal expenses.
- Stock
Livestock sales and purchases including grazing. - Product
Wool
- Milk solids
This season’s milk production.
3. Click Done, to save the new code.
