SC Farms

Southern Cross Farms manages and operates farms on behalf of Australian and International investors. Currently this involves over 800 Hectares of Vineyards and Orchards located in the Nyah, Boundary Bend and Nangiloc regions of North West Victoria.

The initial business was set up by Peter Whitnall and Len Rohde who were committed to a financially transparent and sensible approach to farm management. This model of farm management has evolved and is now driven by a dedicated team of farm managers, accountants and agribusiness specialists who have achieved sustainable, profitable results for their clients for over 30 years.

The focus of the group is predominantly on wine grapes and citrus, with some smaller areas planted to avocadoes and almonds also. The process involves an all of farm management where the investor does not have to worry about any of the day to day operation of the farm. They are kept informed of farm developments and operation by way of newsletters, emails, phone call and face to face meetings over the course of the year.

The growing complexities involving the operation of a vineyard or orchards revolving around:

  • water
  • crop management
  • contract negotiation
  • cash flows
  • occupational health and safety
  • quality assurance and
  • asset maintenance

It is crucial to have a trusted and well respected company backing out clients investment.

For any queries regarding Southern Cross Farms please contact Peter Morrish on 0488 555 136 or Peter O'Donnell on 0427 104 225.