Forsyth Thompson
Recent Posts
What Farmers Want From Their Agri Adviser—But Don’t Ask For
In New Zealand, most farmers don’t ask their accountant for help on the advisory side—even though they seriously value that type of service. So why not, and what do they want?
In Your Farm Team: Is the Bank a Gatekeeper, or Collaborator?
For most Kiwi dairy teams, banks are an annual loan renewal discussion. But what changes if they’re a more interconnected part of the farm team?
What’s the Real Value-Add in Agri Advisory? Accountability
The real value in agri advisory isn’t the outcomes: budgets, plans, forecasts, and strategies. It’s in holding each other accountable to ensure that these outcomes happen.
Handling Geopolitical Risks as a New Zealand Dairy Team
Volatility will always be a problem, but as a Kiwi farmer you don’t have to just accept it. To get ahead, building a proactive relationship with an adviser is key.
How Diprose Miller Is Redefining What NZ Farmers Should Expect From Their Accountant
Agri accounting is evolving in New Zealand, with accountants stepping up into year-round partners, delivering greater value as a result. This firm is leading the way.
What a Proactive Relationship Between Farmers & Accountants Looks Like (+ the Benefits)
Most farmer-accountant relationships in Australian livestock farming aren’t built on decisions—they’re built on compliance deadlines. Here’s how you can do it better.
Wish You Could Predict Australian Livestock Markets? Maybe You Don’t Have To
Australian livestock markets might be unpredictable, but with good forward planning tools—it doesn’t matter. For farmers and accountants, here’s what you need to know.
How to Massively Increase Farm Financial Visibility—as a Farmer or Accountant
Sick of not knowing what’s going on in the farm’s finances? Let’s talk about how Australian farmers and accountants can gain continuous visibility over the numbers.
Why Traditional Accounting Tools Are Failing US Farm Clients
In today’s volatile markets, traditional accounting tools can’t provide the value that US farmers need from their accountants. So what’s the alternative?

