Five tech tools to digitise your farm

Five tech tools to digitise your farm

Apps and digital tools aren’t just for desk workers. There are plenty out there to help streamline your farming processes, saving you time and money. Xero: when you’re out and about on the farm, it’s helpful to manage accounts on the move. Xero enables you to invoice...
Managing farm debt

Managing farm debt

If you’re feeling uncertain about your next year of farming, you’re not alone. Farmer confidence is low, with more than 11% of respondents to a Federated Farmers survey expecting profit to drop over the next year. Whatever your position, it’s always beneficial to talk...
Managing farm debt

Managing farm debt

If you’re feeling uncertain about your next year of farming, you’re not alone. Farmer confidence is low, with more than 11% of respondents to a Federated Farmers survey expecting profit to drop over the next year. Whatever your position, it’s always beneficial to talk...
Minimum wage – issues for farming businesses

Minimum wage – issues for farming businesses

From 1 April 2022 the minimum wage rates increase. The rates for adult workers are: Hourly: $21.20 ($16.96 for Starting-out workers/Trainees) Daily (based on an 8-hour day): $169.60 ($135.68 for Starting-out workers/Trainees) Weekly (based on a 40-hour week): $848...
Farm accounting – 10 tips

Farm accounting – 10 tips

Farming businesses have unique accounting needs. The specific challenges you face in running a successful and thriving farm, require tailored business advice that goes beyond simply tax and accounting needs. Not many other businesses rely on living produce and have so...