Technical support

In a farming system, it is essential to understand the implications both within and outside of the farm gate on each operational and strategic management decision that is made on the farm. That's why the Headlands team provide technical support to New Zealand farmers.

In a business setting that is constantly changing, farmers and farming enterprises must consider and manage multiple factors to remain and thrive in business. Market volatility, climatic influences, evolving environmental management compliance requirements, cost of production, profitability and the resilience of the business, and Return on Capital invested in the business are all important considerations that combine to influence business performance. 

Headlands consultants understand the complexities and interactions management decisions and weather conditions have on pasture production and farm financial and environmental performance outcomes. Through regular visits, our Headlands consultant provides practical and proven technical support on the key drivers of profitability, resilience, and sustainability by measuring and monitoring the farm's progress and performance. This, in turn, provides guidance on the appropriate management decisions required to meet the evolving goals of the farming enterprise. 

As part of the Headlands consultancy service, after each farm visit, Headlands consultants provide a comprehensive yet easy-to-read report on the current farm performance along with operational management recommendations discussed during the visit. Using proven modelling tools, management-change scenarios can be tested within the farm system in real time, providing the farming enterprise and consultant the ability to test various management options to optimise farm business performance. From here the farmer can provide in depth technical support.