Nationwide specialists in the primary industry

AgFirst is New Zealand’s largest independent agribusiness consultancy, with over 60 consultants in 13 locations throughout New Zealand. Our focus is improving farm profitability and sustainability. We work alongside farmers, growers and agribusinesses throughout the country.

AgFirst has been involved in both the dairy goat and dairy sheep industries for quite some time . Our involvement ranges from feasibility studies, conversion planning, effluent and water system design and build, nutritional advice, ongoing system advice and environmental compliance . In order to cover such a wide range of skills, and focusing on providing the highest level of service to the client, we utilise a team approach . While there is always typically one person managing and overseeing the client relationship, various members of the AgFirst team are pulled in to utilise their specific skills, e .g . ruminant nutrition, effluent system design or even greenhouse gas management . At AgFirst we are confident about the long-term future for both dairy goats and dairy sheep . While all sectors have their ups and downs, particularly in these uncertain times caused by supply chain issues due to Covid, the fundamentals are strong . Like any successful business one of the key aspects we are very focused on is ensuring a team approach, not only within the farm team but also the wider support teams surrounding the farm business . This can involve working with a wide range of rural professionals to ensure the best possible advice is always provided . In our opinion providing advice is just the first part of the process, and we like to be involved through to execution of the ideas .