Primary Production

WINNING STRATEGIES FOR ALL SEASONS

Murray Nankivell is an AFR Top 10 Regional Accountant and has been working with primary producers from a wide range of rural industries for over 40 years. Agriculture is an industry of passion and great love of the land. Murray Nankivell helps primary producers to channel this passion and dedication with useful, practical and appropriate advice and strategies to help clients achieve their goals and operate an efficient and profit focused business. Our industry knowledge includes:

  • Sheep, beef, pork and dairy industries
  • Broad acre and intensive cropping enterprises
  • Wine makers and grape growers
  • Fishermen – lobster, crayfish and oysters


Most of the Murray Nankivell team are either from a farming background or have a strong affinity with agriculture. We possess detailed knowledge of the cash flow, tax, business, climatic and wider economic issues that affect primary production enterprises. This knowledge allows us to provide you with effective advice and assistance to help you get the best from your business.


Our specialist expertise includes:



  • Detailed knowledge of primary production related tax and business issues
  • Year end tax planning, farm management deposits and other tax minimisation strategies
  • Effective ownership structures for farmland and the operating entity
  • Business planning, budgeting and cash flow forecasting
  • Cloud accounting solutions
  • Succession planning to transition to the next generation
  • Efficient use of your self managed super fund
  • Estate planning and family agreements
  • Tips to make equipment finance work effectively
  • Ability to support you in negotiations with banks or other organisations
  • Links to Rural Financial Counselling service providers if the need arises


We take a collaborative approach to all of our engagements and will work hard to exceed your expectations. Please contact us for a confidential discussion about how we can assist you in your primary production business.

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