Rural Business Accountants Ltd

We are excited to present our upcoming event for contract milkers and farm owners!

Spotlight on Contract Milking | Know the rate, risks & responsibilities

Join an expert line up of guest speakers, including Louise Gibson of The Sharefarming Consultants and Peter Jackson from PPNZL, to dive into some of the important details when negotiating a contract milking agreement:

🐮 What is the correct contract rate for you?
🐮 Being aware of the risks & responsibilities with this business model
🐮 Financials... what are the key focus items in your annual accounts?
🐮 Weigh up the contract milker rate vs. profitability

Finger food and beverages will be provided, and seats are limited so ensure you book your ticket at Humanitix by Friday 18 September, see link below. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://events.humanitix.com/spotlight-on-contract-milking

Methven!
In conjunction with Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Farm Focus is hosting a full day training event on Friday 21 August at the Methven Golf Club. If you’re just starting out using Farm Focus, or you’re after a refresher, you will leave this session with the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills to streamline your farm office, save time, and make better business decisions.

Registrations essential.

B+LNZ Farm Focus Training Days B+LNZ provides trusted information about our sector and our farming businesses, and a range of interactive tools to help with planning and business decisions.

It's 'Meet the Team' Tuesday!

Introducing our star administrator, Katherine McDonnell.

Katherine joined the Rural Business Accountants team in December 2025 and came with 30 years' experience in a variety of administration fields.

Often the unsung hero of the office, but always smiling, Katherine enjoys the challenges of a busy practice and values meeting our clients and assisting them with their needs.

When not at work she enjoys shows (especially musicals!), loves her garden & overseas travel adventures.

Thank you to everyone who visited our site at the Methven A&P Show on Saturday, it was another great community event and well supported!

The winner of the model tractor prize in our word-search competition was George Waddell, pictured here. A big congratulations to George, we have never seen anybody so stoked to claim their prize 😃

We are ‘Friends of SIDE’ this year and encourage share milkers, contract milkers and farm managers to attend. Register now for this mid-April event in Lincoln 😎

Lucky local girl, Lucy, was the winner of the model tractor in our word search competition at the Mayfield Show held over the weekend.

If you fancy going into the draw for a new toy, you might get another shot at it this Saturday 21 March at the Methven show. Come and say hi to us at Rural Business Accountants site among the trade exhibits 😊

Come and say hello to us on site tomorrow, it will be a wonderful day out for all the family! ☺️

🎉 Tomorrow Mayfield comes alive! The 100th Mayfield A&P Show is ready to put on a spectacular day for the whole community.

After 100 years of rural tradition, the Mayfield A&P Centennial Show is finally here and tomorrow the showgrounds will be buzzing with animals, action, competitions, food, and plenty of good country fun! 🌾🐑

What’s happening tomorrow:

🐎 Equestrian showing and jumping across the rings
🐑 Shearing action throughout the day
🚒 FENZ live car cutting rescue demonstration at 11:30am – an amazing chance to see firefighters in action
🐄 goats, sheep and the mighty Clydesdales
🐖 World Famous in Mayfield Pig Racing – always a crowd favourite!
🚜 Vintage machinery displays alongside modern rural equipment
💪 Tractor Pull – raw horsepower and serious bragging rights
🥕 Produce competitions in the produce shed – including the Fodder Beet Competition
🧶 Wool display celebrating one of our region’s great rural industries
🛍 Trade & craft stalls throughout the grounds
🐕 The always entertaining Pet Section (now by the sheep pens!)
👗 Fashion in the Field
🎖 Grand Parade showcasing the best of the day’s champions
🍔 Food vendors and trade stalls
🍻 Bar open during the day

From the thunder of hooves in the equestrian arena, to the buzz of the shearing board, the laughter at the pig races and the roar of tractors in the pull — it’s a day that truly celebrates our rural community.

Bring the kids, bring your friends and come help us celebrate 100 years of the Mayfield A&P Show.

📍 Mayfield Showgrounds
📅 Tomorrow from 9am

Let’s make the Centennial Show one to remember! 🎉🐑🚜

Succession planning is more than just passing the farm to the next generation—it’s about protecting your legacy, minimising tax liabilities, and maintaining family harmony.

We work closely with farming families to develop clear, practical succession strategies that reflect your values and business goals. From trust structures to family agreements, we make the process manageable and future focused.

Be it dairy, sheep and beef, or cropping, we help farmers across Mid-Canterbury and beyond make informed decisions that support growth, manage risk, and secure the future of their farms.

Find out more about what we could do for your business.

Common Farm Business Structures we give advice about Common farm business structures we give advice about, including ownership, succession planning, equity partnerships, leasing, contract milking and share farming

Contract milking is a big job - and it’s easier when you’ve got the right people in your corner. If you’re signing a new contract or just want more confidence heading into the season, we can help you understand your numbers, spot risks, and make better decisions along the way.

From annual accounts to cashflow budgets and contract reviews, our services are built for contract milkers who want clarity, confidence and support that actually makes a difference.

Click the link below to find out more about the packages we have available, and get in touch with us. 🐄

https://www.rbal.co.nz/contract-milking-packages

Accounting & Business Support Packages for Contract Milkers Packages include annual accounts preparation, tax filing, GST returns, budget performance tracking, quarterly check-ins and more.

We will be one of the many local businesses on display at the upcoming 100th Mayfield A&P Show on Saturday 14 March. We look forward to supporting this milestone Mid-Canterbury event, come along and have a chat 😁