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Agri Business

Whether you’re just starting out, looking to grow an established operation, or planning for the next generation, we understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing New Zealand’s agricultural sector. That’s why we do things a bit differently – we go beyond the basics of budgeting and compliance.

Our goal is to help you optimise your business performance and reach your personal goals. Our highly experienced advisors have a proven track record of delivering a high-quality service.

We take the time to truly understand you, your values, and your ambitions.

Like you, we’re here for the long term – which is why trust and sound, unbiased advice are at the heart of what we do.

Your success matters to us, and that’s exactly why Velocite exists.

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Our Agribusiness Services

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Strategy and Business Plan Implementation

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Strategy and Business Plan Implementation

Support and accountability for the implementation of your business plans.

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Strategic Planning

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Strategic Planning

We help you set clear, measurable goals while identifying the key actions needed to achieve them, ensuring your business stays well-positioned to adapt to future opportunities and challenges.

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Business Exit and Succession Planning

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Business Exit and Succession Planning

We’ll work with you to develop a tailored succession plan, ensuring a smooth transition when the time comes. Our approach focuses on protecting the value of your business and securing your legacy, whether you're selling, transitioning to family, or preparing for retirement.

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Annual Business Planning

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Annual Business Planning

We’ll work with you to set realistic targets, create a roadmap for success, and monitor your progress.

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Profit Improvement

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Profit Improvement

We’ll focus on supporting you to optimise your operations to increase profitability, identifying areas for improvement and offering solutions that help you achieve better financial results without sacrificing quality.

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Trust and Purpose Based Planning

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Trust and Purpose Based Planning

We help you define your personal purpose, aligning your values with actionable strategies that guide every decision.

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Advisory Boards

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Advisory Boards

Support to establish or facilitate your advisory board.

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Software and Process Improvement

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Software and Process Improvement

We help you identify roadblocks in your finance function and can guide you on implementing the right technology and processes to save you time and improve efficiency.

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Training

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Training

We will provide you with support and training to get the most out of the tools and information at your disposal – from Xero, to understanding financial reports.

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Real-time Agribusiness Benchmarking and Insights

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Real-time Agribusiness Benchmarking and Insights

We empower farmers with up-to-the-minute performance data, and offer tailored advice that drives efficiency, productivity, and profitability on the farm.

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Farm Sale and Purchase

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Farm Sale and Purchase

Whether you’re buying or selling, we provide clear, expert guidance to ensure the process is smooth and you achieve the best possible outcome.

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Annual Reforecasting Programme: Budget and Cashflow

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Annual Reforecasting Programme: Budget and Cashflow

We’ll help you create practical budgets while analysing cashflow, so you can make smarter financial decisions aligned to your goals.

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Taxation Research and Advice

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Taxation Research and Advice

We provide in-depth tax research and guidance. We’re here to simplify the complexities and ensure your business stays on the right track.

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Annual Accounting and Compliance Services

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Annual Accounting and Compliance Services

Including Annual Financial Statements, Annual Tax Returns, Individual Tax Returns, Tax Planning & Year End Tax Reviews, GST and Payroll.

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How We Work With Our Clients

All farming businesses are unique, so we meet you wherever support is required – through meeting on farm, to meeting with your industry professionals, to meeting in the office – allowing us to know your farm, who you are, and what your family wants to achieve, inside and out. Avoiding a cookie cutter approach, we ensure we are delivering a service that supports you to achieve your desired outcomes.

 

We believe in working alongside the people who matter most to you – your farm advisor, banker, lawyer, and family. By bringing together the right team, we ensure everyone is aligned to help you achieve your goals.

Who We Work With

To support our clients in achieving the best outcomes possible, we work with business owners who have the following attributes:

Business Type

Single or Multi-Farm Owners

Sharemilkers

Growth Focused

Business Owner Attributes
Future focused

Open to working alongside us to focus on the future performance of their business

Values and purpose alignment

Business owners who share our purpose and values

Commitment to action

Willing to implement recommendations and take necessary actions based on the advisory services provided

Mutual trust and respect

Willing to establish a relationship based on mutual trust and respect that will foster a productive and collaborative working relationship

Sept

11

Velocite and Tandem Group Announce Strategic Merger

Velocite and Tandem Group Announce Strategic Merger to Form Unified Business Advisory Firm

Jul

17

Benchmarking: A Useful Tool for the Farm

Something unique about the business of dairy farming, is that the business model is generally the same. With the link from farm to consumer made possible by Fonterra or Open Country, there is no requirement for farmers to market their product.

May

26

Budget 2025 at a Glance: Key Changes and Planning Tips for Businesses

The 2025 Government Budget has landed, and with it comes several changes that you should consider in your business plan and budget for the year ahead.

May

18

Farming with Purpose: Making Your Business Work For You

When you start out in farming, there is normally a driving force or ambition that is pushing you to take that step: your “why”. In the early days, this is very front of mind and is one of the factors that keeps you moving forward.

Mar

24

Weathering The Cash Drought

Are you confident the steps you’ve taken both on, and off farm are enough to see you through the cash gap between now and next season?

Jan

29

Green Grass Farming Case Study

Green Grass Farming is owned by Kate, Ryan, and Scott Anderson, they are 50/50 sharemilkers farming in Coastal Taranaki.

Nov

13

Thrive in 2025: What Opportunities Can Your Business Make The Most Of?

“Survive till ‘25” has been the mantra we have all come to know and dread. Well, ’25 is almost here, and the good news is – it is looking like there will be plenty of opportunities to help businesses thrive!

Aug

18

What Do You Need To Let Go Of To Realise Your Goals?

This 20 question multi-choice quiz takes no more than three minutes

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