Partnership-based farm management that delivers efficiency, consistency, and peace of mind.

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What Is Contract Farming 

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Contract farming is a season-long partnership where the day-to-day operation of your cropping programme is managed on your behalf. Rather than engaging individual contractors for each job, we take responsibility for planning and carrying out the work across the season, in line with agreed objectives.

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Land ownership, crop ownership, and key strategic decisions remain with you. Our role is to manage the practical execution — ensuring work is carried out at the right time, in the right conditions, and to a consistently high standard.

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What Contract Farming Means in Practice

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Under a contract farming arrangement, we:

• Plan and carry out cultivation, drilling, and establishment operations across the season

• Manage machinery, labour, and day-to-day execution

• Make operational decisions in response to conditions, weather, and crop requirements

• Communicate regularly so you remain informed and involved

• Take responsibility for the quality and timing of work

This approach reduces workload, simplifies coordination, and provides confidence that the cropping programme is being managed carefully from start to finish.

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Our Approach to Contract Farming

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As an owner-operator business, we take a hands-on role in every contract farming arrangement. Decisions are made in the paddock, with careful consideration of soil structure, crop requirements, and long-term outcomes.

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We work collaboratively with each farm to establish clear expectations at the start of the season, then manage operations proactively as conditions change. The focus is on consistency, reliability, and protecting the productive potential of your land.

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What We Offer

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• Operational Excellence – Modern machinery, precision application, and efficient workflows that maximise timeliness and output.

• Attention to Detail –Crop establishment, soil management, and nutrient applications executed with precision to maximise crop potential and consistency.

• Flexibility – Scalable arrangements from full management packages to partial operational support.

• Transparency – Clear cost structures, open communication, and data-driven reporting.

• Reliability – A trusted partnership model focused on long-term results and mutual benefit.

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How It Works

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1. Initial Discussion – We meet to understand your objectives and current farming setup.

2. Farm Assessment – Soil type, rotation history, and resource review.

3. Partnership Proposal – A clear, flexible arrangement outlining roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

4. Implementation – All farming operations managed to professional standards, with full transparency and performance tracking.

5. Review & Reporting – Seasonal and annual reviews ensure continual improvement and profitability.

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​Who We Work With

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• Landowners seeking to step back from daily operations but maintain involvement and asset performance.

• Investors or family trusts wanting professional oversight and accountability.

• Farmers exploring succession, scale efficiencies, or a more structured business model.

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Why Choose Contract Farming 

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• One point of responsibility for cropping operations

• Reduced need to coordinate multiple contractors

• Work planned around conditions, not calendars

• Confidence that jobs are done properly, without being rushed

• A practical, professional approach to seasonal management

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Why Contract Farming Works

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• Retains ownership of land while removing operational burden.

• Optimises yields through precision management and modern equipment.

• Reduces fixed costs by sharing machinery, labour, and infrastructure.

• Encourages environmental stewardship and soil health.

• Creates a long-term, sustainable farming solution built on partnership, not tenancy.

 

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Why Choose Stafford Agriculture

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We approach contract farming with the same care and attention as if the land were our own. Our focus is on doing the job properly — not simply getting through work.

With modern machinery, hands-on involvement, and clear communication, we provide contract farming services that are dependable, well planned, and aligned with long-term outcomes.

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Ready To Explore a Partnership? 

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Whether you’re looking for a complete management solution or a hybrid arrangement, we’re happy to discuss options that align with your goals and values.
 

Call David to start the conversation​​​​​​​​​​​