By Ashleigh Bush
The Australian ag sector has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years with the rapid rise of agritech solutions. For many, the question is no longer whether traditional knowledge is enough—but how well you can integrate technology to capture, analyse, and act on what your business produces.
Talk to any modern business owner and you’ll hear about the time and money invested in getting their ‘tech stack’ right. Farm businesses should be no different. As debt and business advisors, we see how the right platforms can boost performance, sharpen financial insights, and ensure you’re ‘bank ready’ when opportunities arise.
Here are some standout tools making a difference on farm:
A livestock management platform that consolidates stock movements, weights, feed, animal health, stocking rates, and forage availability. It not only tracks individual animal performance but also the cost of production, giving you a clear picture of operational efficiency. www.agriwebb.com
A leader in cloud-based farm accounting, Figured integrates with major accounting software to bring operational and financial data into one view. It supports planning, budgeting, and scenario modelling across multiple sectors. As a certified Figured Advisor, we’re excited about how it closes the gap between raw numbers and real farm performance. www.figured.com
A collaboration hub for growers, agronomists, advisors, and contractors. AgWorld enables real-time sharing of tasks, plans, and observations, ensuring everyone in your agribusiness ecosystem works from the same playbook. www.agworld.com
An on-paddock livestock weighing solution that allows for regular, hands-off weight monitoring without bringing animals into the yards. By capturing frequent weight data, Optiweigh provides early insights into growth rates, feed conversion, and market readiness—helping you make timely management and marketing decisions. www.optiweigh.com.au
It’s an exciting time to be in business. The right technology stack can deliver clarity, efficiency, and financial resilience to your farm. The question is—when did you last review yours?
To learn how Cato Advisory can support financial management for your farming operation, visit our Business Services page or get in touch via our Contact Us page.
