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Page 1: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

Future Farm Ownership

Nigel Pannett

Page 2: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

Compass Agribusiness Management do• Family Business Transition Planning 

• Equity Partnership Facilitation– Managing processes involved in forming successful farming partnerships– Introduction of potential partners/investors 

• Direct Investment – Representing investors interests where direct investment is more desirable

For Both Investment Types:

Management contracts

Financial management & book keeping

Governance & business advisory

Identification & assistance with procurement of properties

Page 3: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

“Farmers are getting Older Across Industries”

Page 4: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

• The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolve to survive and be competitive in the future ” 

• “In Australia there is a large void between the familyfarm and the corporate model” 

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The Future…..

Page 5: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

Agricultural in Australia• Other Ownership Models

– MIS– Corporate Models– Foreign Ownership– Public Companies– Private Joint Ventures

• How will farm ownership evolve in the next 10‐15 years?  How will the family farm evolve?

Page 6: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

What is an Equity Partnership?

• A joint venture between individuals and investors –groups pooling their capital to maximize revenue and capital growth.

• Generally one of the partners is employed as the farm manager.

Page 7: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

ABC Equity Partnership

LandStockPlant

Investor #1

Bank

Investors Agreement

Security

Lending

Exit ProcedureEmployment Agreement

Business StrategyShareholders InputDividend Strategy

Manager’s Salary

Equity Partnerships

Investor #2

Investor #3

Investor Equity

Manager

Equity Required

Page 8: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

Advantages – Manager Investor• Ability to grow wealth and income

• Opportunity for a share in land ownership for skilled managers

• Pathway to farm ownership

• Ability to attract capital for scalable business model

Page 9: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

Advantages – Investor• Access to top performing farm managers – financial buy in 

across business

• Access to desirable landholdings

• Geographical and industry diversification

• Management structure with industry expertise

• Ability to bring your own skills to the business

• Ability to achieve financial interest in Agriculture

Page 10: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

Disadvantages• Control of the business is shared

• Decision making process may be slower and may involve compromise (this does not mean the decision is poorer)

• Medium to long term investment

• Liquidity of investment can vary

• Limited access to Capital

Page 11: Future Farm Ownership - Ag Institute Australia · • The Family Farming Business in Australia needs to evolveto survive and be competitive in the future ” • “In Australia there

Investments in EP’s• Finding the right investors is the key

• Invest with top performers 

• Mutual goals with sensible governance 

• Get the right advice

“We are looking for motivated Managers and investors to be involved in these types of partnerships”

• Direct investment can often be a better option for certain investors

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Farm Profitability

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Source: Red Sky Agriculture Pty Ltd, Jan 20014