Leadership and Management

Profit is important, but cash flow keeps the farming business alive. Across agriculture, many businesses experience pressure not because they lack customers or production potential, but because there is a long delay between spending money and getting paid. This working capital gap affects everything from wages and input purchases to loan repayments and future growth. In this article, I share practical strategies that can help farmers and agribusiness SME leaders manage cash more effectively, reduce financial pressure and build businesses that can withstand the realities of seasonal agriculture.

I want to walk you through five practical considerations that can help you avoid common mistakes, invest more confidently, and build a farming business that stands a better chance of surviving both good seasons and difficult ones.