Contract farming

Contract farming agreements and joint ventures address a variety of challenges facing rural businesses. For some, they offer a route to becoming more efficient or to growing their business by taking on more land. For others, they’re a way to ease back from the daily requirements of running a farming business by bringing in a third party. Whatever challenge you’re looking to solve, our specialists can guide you through your options, considering the practical, financial, tax, and legal implications of each.

Contract farming services

Contract farming agreements

We have been establishing and managing contract farming agreements for our clients for many years, working with them to understand their objectives and tailor the solution to meet the individual needs of their farms. We can set up new contract farming agreements, assess the performance of an existing contract, or work with a contractor to pull together a tender for a new agreement.

Joint ventures and machinery sharing

Sharing resources with other farming businesses enables our clients to reduce capital investment and benefit from economies of scale. Whether you’re looking to share land, machinery, or management expertise, we can advise you on finding the right joint-venture partner and negotiating the terms of an agreement. Our team can also manage the venture from a practical and bookkeeping perspective.

From in-hand management to hand-in-glove partners

Our long-established teams of rural consultants know how important it is to choose the right partners for joint ventures and contract farming agreements. And while it can be a difficult decision to relinquish some operational management or day-to-day decisions of your farming business, we’re here to help guide you through the process, ensuring the right partner is found, the right contract is in place, and that you remain comfortable throughout the process.