AgFirst Consultants is a nationwide network of Consultants specialising in the primary industry.

The business aims to provide rural and agribusiness clients with access to experienced consultants who offer sound and unbiased advice.

Who we are


The AgFirst Team, July 2009

AgFirst Consultants NZ Ltd was formed in January 1995 to provide farmer, grower and agribusiness clients access to experienced consultants who are able to offer sound unbiased advice. We presently have 40 consultants in 12 locations throughout New Zealand, with skills in Sheep and Beef, Dairying, Engineering, Horticulture and Valuation. The majority of our team have in excess of 10 years consultancy experience and a solid record of delivering quality services to their clients.

What we do


Our focus is to provide services which help our clients achieve their objectives. We aim to add value to their business, be it farmer or agribusiness client. We do this by encouraging our clients to develop their visions and goals, establish business plans and provide innovative and constructive solutions to the challenges in their business. We are also experienced in:

Technology Transfer

We coordinate projects which help primary producers adopt new ideas or technologies. The extension methods used to motivate and facilitate change involve coordination of field days, seminars, discussion groups and publications for a range of clients including local and central Government, CRI's, and agribusiness. Eight of our team have experience as facilitators of MWNZ Monitor Farms, involving the focus farm concept and working with community groups.

Property Supervision

Our team are presently responsible for full management supervision of over 25 properties. Many of these large scale absentee owner farms and orchards are owned by Maori Incorporations who demand a sustainable long term focus to farm business management.

Economic Analysis

Economic Analysis of development and diversification options, both at an individual farmer/grower level and regional level.

Sustainable Land and Water Use

Our team of four Agricultural Engineers compliment the skills of our Agricultural and Horticultural Consultants with skills in the areas of:

  • Waste Management
  • Irrigation and Rural Water Supply Design and Installation
  • Soil and Water Management Systems