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.
The Christmas season can create payroll challenges, but understanding the rules can help you stay compliant. Annual Leave: By law, employees are entitled to four weeks of paid leave per year. To avoid last-minute staffing problems, set clear deadlines for leave requests. Holiday Pay : Employees must be paid for public holidays that fall on their regular workdays. Keeping up-to-date employee records and rosters ensures accurate payment. Christmas Closures : Plan ahead for any business shutdowns. You must provide at least 14 days' notice before a closure. If an employee doesn’t have enough leave, they must be paid 8% of their gross earnings since their start date or their last leave entitlement, minus any leave paid in advance if agreed upon. Cashing Up Leave : If it’s part of the agreement or you choose to allow it, employees may cash up to one week of annual leave each year. However, you cannot pressure them into doing so. Casual Workers : Casual employees should receive an additional 8% on top of their earnings instead of accruing leave, and this must be clearly shown on their pay slips. With careful planning, you can keep payroll running smoothly, allowing both you and your team to enjoy a stress-free holiday season. Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance or clarification.
This time of year can be hard on small businesses. With a bit of pre-planning and being proactive, you can set yourself up for a financially stress-free holiday. Talk to us. We can help.
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