First Farm Package

Owning your first farm is a big step, our First Farm options help make it more achievable. Whether you’re after discounted funding, mentorship, or both, we have the support to help you succeed long term.

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How First Farm gets you started

Our First Farm package is part of our ongoing commitment to the sector. It’s how we’re helping the next generation of farmers get their start.

If you need funding for your farm, funding boost has options that you can tailor with a specialist agribusiness banker. Or, if you’re looking to own a dairy farm, then our mentorship programme can provide experienced guidance from someone in the industry.

First Farm Package options

You may be eligible for one or both of these options. The funding boost and mentorship programme can work together to support you with funding and hands-on guidance.

Funding boost

Mentorship programme

Extra services to help you get started

Dedicated Agri Partners

Talk directly to decision-makers. Our Agri Partners come from the industry, not just the office. They speak your language and are empowered to make credit lending decisions - meaning faster outcomes so you can get back to the land.

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Partners Centres

Our regional partner centres are set up for you so when you’re off the farm you have a well equipped space to hold meetings, plan, and get things done.

Our Partners Centres

Tailored banking solutions

Access to competitive banking solutions to help you on your journey and manage your operation day to day:^

Mentorship with experienced farmers

Established dairy farmer, Rob, shares his experience of owning a farm in the Wairarapa in this 90-second video. The farm has been in his family for four generations, so he is the perfect mentor for an up-and-coming farmer. Rob is looking forward to sharing his knowledge through our mentorship programme. ^

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