Farm Focus
20 February 2022
Let’s talk agri software. Farm Focus is one of our favourite agri programs, and it’s been developed by Kiwi farmers for Kiwi farmers. It’s cloud based, which means your information is stored securely and accessible at any time. It also allows for easy collaboration between farm owners, managers, accountants and advisors.
Farm Focus is the ultimate system to help manage your farm business. It’s easy to use platform, easily integrated features, and regularly updated systems, mean that it’s simple staying on top of ever changing environments.
Just a few of the Farm Focus features we love are…
- Forecasting Dairy Production
- We are loving the Forecasting Dairy Production tool, integrated into the Farm Focus software. It allows for our clients to view and manage their projected milk production and related income for the year. Milk prices from a number of dairy companies all update in the software automatically, so it’s easy to keep on top of anticipated income.
- Livestock Monitoring
- Another key feature of the Farm Focus system is the livestock monitoring feature. This allows you to track livestock movement; easily tracking sales, purchases, deaths and births.
- The aging up process is automatic, and you can also include production and financial information such as $/head and $/kg in the same event. This creates easy livestock reconciliation and cashflow forecasting.
- Other features you should look at are
- Working Planner
- GST Filing
- Invoicing
If Farm Focus sounds like it would be right for your farm, then give Gunson McLean a call today and we can help guide you through the system and set up.
As your accountants can do so much more than just the bookkeeping. We’ve outlined 5 key areas where we can offer deeper, business-critical advice and support.
It's that time again and Moving Day is upon. Moving Day' is a big day in the farming industry. To help you with a smooth transition here are some tips: Early preparation Make sure sharemilker or contract milker contracts are signed. Plan a farm inspection with relevant parties (farm owner, incoming and outgoing sharemilkers, farm manager, advisor). Recruit and finalise employment agreements for new farm staff. Communicate plans and dates with everyone involved. Contact your insurer and utility providers. Farm owner responsibilities Make sure employees leave the houses clean and tidy. Carry out house inspections for maintenance. Comply with healthy home standards. Confirm departure and arrival times with tenants. Consider drug testing, if needed. Animal movements and biosecurity Plan animal movements carefully. Clean and disinfect farm equipment and machinery. Minimise the risk of introducing exotic pests. About 5,000 farmers do this every year. Talking clearly and planning well makes this important farming tradition go smoothly.
Interest rates are always moving, but agricultural loans in New Zealand often come with tighter conditions and higher interest rates.
To discuss all your account matters please call us on 09 438 1001
