Flexible models designed around your farm's investment path.
We structure our engagements to match your project's lifecycle, size, and risk profile. From single-stage feasibility studies to complete end-to-end water security engineering.
Four Structured Ways to Engage
We can deliver any single stage of development, act as a retained advisor, or support the entire cycle as an end-to-end partner.
Single Stage
One defined study, resource assessment, or engineering design.
Fixed fee per deliverable
Clients with a clear, narrow project need
Bundled Package
2–3 linked stages (e.g., Master Plan → Feasibility → Design).
Package price (~10-15% discount)
Investors, estates, and mid-sized schemes
End-to-End
Full 8-stage agribusiness delivery chain from assessment to market.
Staged milestone payments
New farm developments and large-scale schemes
Retainer
Ongoing agribusiness, hydrology, and farm management advisory.
Negotiated monthly fee
Operating farms needing continuous oversight
Flexible Fee Bases
Depending on the task, we apply the pricing mechanism that makes the most sense. We don't mark up equipment; our interest is purely engineering excellence.
| Fee Basis | Typical Use | Indicative Scope / Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Fee | Defined studies, water availability audits, and structured design packages. | Quoted per Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and clear scope of work. |
| Day Rate | Initial assessments, site visits, emergency advisory, and field investigations. | Based on project complexity and specialist level (available on request). |
| % of Construction Value | Detailed hydraulic design, site management, and build supervision. | Design work: often 5–10% of capex. Construction supervision: often 2–5%. |
| Monthly Retainer | Ongoing management, operational farm optimization, and "Commercialise" stage. | Monthly base, negotiated against expected advisory days. |
| Performance-linked | Value chain advisory and marketing contracts. | Negotiated percentage of secured off-take contracts (client-preferred). |
Interactive Milestone Schedule
For end-to-end farm developments, our fees are structured into stages and tied to tangible project milestones.
Input your estimated engineering/consulting budget below to see how payments distribute across the project lifecycle.
*Note: This is an estimation utility. Final rates depend on actual design capex and scopes.
Milestone Payments
Award & Mobilisation
Initial deployment & project setup
Assess + Plan complete
Master Plan completed & approved
Feasibility complete
Investment decision baseline
Design complete
Detailed drawings & BoQ issued
Procurement support complete
Tender evaluation & final selections
Construction supervision
Milestones during project execution
Commissioning & handover
Post-build inspection & final sign-off
Pricing Rules of Thumb
How we govern pricing transparency and value delivery.
Scale of Project vs Percentage
Larger projects with high capital expenditure command lower percentage fees. The engineering effort scales efficiently, meaning a $1M scheme does not cost ten times more to design than a $100k scheme.
Mobilisation upfront
All full-cycle planning starts with mobilisation fees. This funds critical hydrological and soil audits before capital commitments are sealed, preventing costly failures later.
Variation Register Control
Scope drift is managed through a formal variation register. If requirements change during execution, changes are logged, priced, and approved before work begins — ensuring there are no billing surprises.
Bundled Incentives
We reward commitment to complete planning. Bundling development stages decreases friction and provides a 10–15% package discount, ensuring a seamless, end-to-end development cycle.
Ready to define your scope?
Our engineering audits and initial site consults can establish the core metrics of your farm project. Contact us today for a tailored quote.