As a founding member of AgFirst and through involvement with a family farming company, Peter has hands on business experience which gives him a better understanding of the issues facing AgFirst farmer clients and the wider agricultural industry.

Peter works in both the dairy and drystock sectors, and with individual farmers as well as a number of Maori Trusts and Incorporations in a supervisory and / or consultancy role. This wide range of skills is viewed as advantageous whether it is in supporting a large sheep and beef unit to grow, or working at the leading edge of technology with an intensive dairy unit.

As well as working one-on-one with clients Peter has had a heavy involvement in Dairy Conversion Projects since the late 1980s through New Zealand. He has a close association with the banks and other key industry support and technical personnel.

Helping farmers identify their goals, setting the business plan and monitoring its progress is viewed a strong part of the consultancy support service. An involvement with the Meat and Wool Monitor Farm Programme as Facilitator for four projects since 1993 has also been a feature of his work.

Peter clearly believes that one of the key ingredients for successful consultancy outcomes is in being part of the “interface between Science and Business”. Key Fields of Consultancy include:

• Property Supervision.
• Technical Support
• Business Planning and Auditing
• Financial Planning and Monitoring
• Project Management e.g. Investment Projects.
• Labour Recruitment.
• Group Discussion / Facilitation
• Policy Advice
• Feasibility Studies
• Lease Block Inspections / Analysis