- Agriculture
In the agricultural sector, we empower our clients to achieve operational growth of up to 15% while increasing overall profitability. Whether you are a farm machinery producer, an agrichemical manufacturer, a livestock or produce farmer, or a food processing company, we offer adapted solutions that address the specific needs of South Africa’s agricultural landscape. In the agriculture industry, labour plays a significant role. Efficient workforce management includes hiring seasonal labour (e.g., for planting and harvest), training staff, managing labour costs, and ensuring worker safety.
Agricultural operations require long-term planning to anticipate crop cycles, livestock breeding, resource needs, market trends, and climatic conditions. ISS assists with this planning to ensure that operations are aligned with financial goals, sustainability practices, and customer demands. By analysing market trends, commodity prices, and consumer preferences, we assist farm managers to anticipate demand and adjust production strategies. This could involve diversification (e.g., growing different crops) or adjusting production volumes.
ISS also manages the logistics of moving agricultural products from the farm to the market, which involves coordinating transportation, storage, and distribution. This is particularly important for perishable goods, where delays can result in spoilage and lost profits. Volatility in commodity prices and changing consumer preferences can significantly impact revenue. Thus, by managing price fluctuations, securing forward contracts, or diversifying production our team can help mitigate market risks.
Farms must comply with local, national, and international environmental regulations, such as emissions limits, pesticide use, waste disposal, and land reclamation. Our operational managers ensure that our clients are compliant. Our operational managers track various KPIs to assess the performance of the farm or agribusiness. These could include yield per acre, cost per unit produced, labour efficiency, and profitability.