Agriculture & Farming
Farming isn’t just a business. It’s a legacy worth protecting.
From unpredictable seasons to succession planning, we help you make smarter decisions today and build long-term financial security for tomorrow.
Life on the land brings unique challenges
Seasonal income, rising costs, and the weight of planning for future generations. At Progress Accounting, we work with farming families and agribusinesses turning over $500,000+, helping them manage cash flow, grow operations, and pass the baton with confidence.
Whether you’re budgeting for your next harvest or mapping out a succession plan, we bring clarity, strategy, and real understanding of what’s at stake.
Common Challenges We See
- Cash flow uncertainty: Whether cropping, sheep, or dairy, Ag businesses are heavily influenced by seasonal income. Without budgeting and planning, cash flow can feel tight, and it’s difficult to know how much can be safely spent before the next income cycle.
- Machinery planning: Decisions about upgrading tractors, combines, or other equipment are often made on gut feel rather than clear affordability timelines.
- Succession concerns: Many farmers want to step back but don’t know how to protect themselves financially while involving the next generation.
Where We Help You Get To
- Expansion of farming operations with confidence and clarity.
- Successfully bringing the next generation into the business while safeguarding family wealth.
- Peace of mind that you have the cash reserves to run your business smoothly across seasons.
- Future-proofing with off-farm assets, structured succession plans, family trusts and strategies to keep the farm in the family.
- Clear, long-term planning with a five-year schedule for machinery upgrades and asset management.
We also use Figured software to model multiple scenarios — helping you understand cash flow, test options, and plan for a stronger future. With Progress Accounting, you gain more than compliance — you gain a partner who understands farming and will help you build resilience across generations.
Running a business is demanding
Our job is to make sure your effort translates into real results and lasting success.
Client Case Studies
Crossroads Trading – Building on Strong Foundations
When Asha and Bernie Shanahan purchased Crossroads Trading in January 2018, they took on more than a 30-year-old rural merchandise business in Ballan — they took on a local institution. The couple had a clear vision: to respect the business’s history while modernising...
ExceedAg – Growing a Business from the Ground Up
For many professionals, stepping out of a senior role in an established organisation to start a business of their own is both exciting and daunting. That was the case for the founder of ExceedAg, an experienced agronomist who decided to take his expertise directly to...
WiSA Farm & Irrigation Automation – Nurturing Innovation Across Generations
WiSA Farm & Irrigation Automation is a second-generation, Australian-owned leader in irrigation control and farm automation solutions. Founded in Echuca in 1996, the company has spent nearly three decades developing robust, modular systems that integrate...
Why Choose Progress Accounting?
Industry insight that matters
We specialise in Trades & Construction, Agriculture, and Self Storage, so we understand the real challenges you face.
Focused on your future
We build strategies that support growth, resilience and smooth transitions.
Straight talk, not jargon
We specialise in Trades & Construction, Agriculture, and Self Storage, so we understand the real challenges you face.
Partners for the journey
As your business grows and changes, we’re alongside you every step of the way.
