Farmsoft Australia
Grower returns software and Horticulture Code records
Calculate every grower's return from their own pack-out, price and deductions, send statements the same week, and keep the agreements, statements and rejection notices the Horticulture Code requires.
A$9,400 a year + GST · all modules, 8 users, unlimited sites · setup & training included · Australian company
99% fewer shipping errors
95% less fresh produce waste
90% lower administration costs
1–2 wk typical deployment
Horticulture Code record keeping
Under the Horticulture Code of Conduct, traders (agents and merchants) and growers must keep particular documents for at least 6 years – electronic copies are acceptable, and the ACCC can inspect them.
| Trader record | Producepak |
|---|---|
| Horticulture produce agreements | Stored against the grower |
| Notices of rejected produce, with reasons | QC rejection with photos and reason code |
| Statements to growers for each reporting period | Generated from pack-out and sales |
| Names of all growers dealt with | Grower register |
- Same-week pack-out summaries for growers
- RCTIs with GST handled
- Rejection notices with photos
- 6-year electronic record retention
Fewer grower phone calls
In an exporter case study, office time answering grower pack-out queries fell from 15 to 3 hours a week in peak season once growers received summaries the same week.
Pack-outs growers can check
Each grower statement shows bins received, cartons packed by grade and count, the price basis and every deduction, so growers can see how the return was reached instead of ringing the office.
How returns are calculated
| Step | Producepak |
|---|---|
| Receival | Bins and weights by grower and block |
| Pack-out | Cartons by grade from each run, linked to the grower's lots |
| Price | Pool, fixed, consignment or commission |
| Deductions | Packing, packaging, freight, cold storage, commission, levies |
| Statement | Pack-out summary and recipient-created tax invoice (RCTI) |
| Payment | Bills posted to MYOB or Xero |
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Questions
How long must Horticulture Code records be kept?
At least 6 years, according to the ACCC; originals or electronic copies are acceptable.
Can Producepak issue RCTIs?
Yes. Grower statements can be issued as recipient-created tax invoices where an RCTI agreement is in place.
Does it support agents as well as merchants?
Yes – commission (agent) and purchase (merchant) models are both supported.