Summary
This well-established rural supply business has built a strong reputation as the go-to destination for stockfeed, fencing, and farm essentials across its region.
Net Profit
$266,000 pa
Location Details
Metro South
Potential
* Room to expand product lines (e.g., irrigation, rural equipment, garden supplies)
* Potential to introduce e-commerce or click-and-collect options
* Ability to service nearby towns or add delivery routes
* Future subdivision and population growth driving higher demand
Skills
The business is straightforward to operate and ideally suited to someone with general management ability. It doesn’t require specialist technical skills — just a practical person who can oversee day-to-day operations, manage staff, and maintain steady customer and supplier relationships.
Lease
The lease is long-term and offered at a very competitive rental rate. Providing excellent security for a new owner.
Employees
* Experienced and reliable staff with strong product knowledge
* Owner’s role clearly defined and able to be transitioned smoothly
* Capacity for semi-management or family involvement
Reason for Sale
The current owners are approaching retirement and wish to take the opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle and rewards that this business has provided them over many successful years.
After building a strong, reputable, and reliable enterprise, they feel the time is right to hand over the reins to a new owner who can continue its legacy while they focus on family, travel, and the next chapter of life.
About the Business
Profitable Agri-Supply Business – Long-Established, Strong Community Base
This business provides both stability and future growth potential for an owner-operator or family seeking a long-term, secure regional investment.
This is an exceptional chance to acquire a well-established and respected regional supply business that combines strong financial performance with the benefits of a rewarding rural lifestyle.
Servicing a broad and growing customer base of farmers, horse owners, contractors, and rural lifestyle properties, the business has built its success on dependable service, product knowledge, and community trust.
The customer base continues to expand as new subdivisions, small farms, and equine properties develop in the surrounding area, driving steady demand for feed, fencing, and rural hardware products.
Financial Performance & Stability
* Consistent year-on-year turnover and profitability
* Reliable margins across feed, hardware, and ancillary lines
* Transparent financials with accurate stock valuation and minimal seasonality risk
* Healthy gross profit split between retail, trade, and bulk supply customers
* Balanced mix of cash, card, and account customers to ensure steady cash flow
Customer Base & Market Position
* Strong, loyal local customer base (farmers, horse owners, contractors, and hobby farmers)
* Proven reputation for reliability, service, and knowledgeable staff
* Minimal local competition or established market share advantage
* Repeat trade from local government, equine centres, and rural properties
* Opportunity to attract new customers via regional population growth and lifestyle blocks
Supplier Relationships & Product Range
* Secure, long-term supplier accounts with major feed mills, fencing, and agricultural brands
* Exclusive or preferred agency arrangements (e.g., leading feed or equipment brands)
* Reliable supply chain with good terms (30-day EOM or similar)
* Balanced range: stockfeed, fertiliser, chemicals, hardware, rural fencing, pet supplies
* Seasonal adaptability – flexibility to switch lines between feed, seed, and general supplies
Premises & Location
* Prominent, easily accessible site with room for bulk storage and truck access
* Secure yard, sheds, and undercover storage areas for feed and fertiliser
* Customer parking and high visibility from main road or town entry
Lifestyle & Community Fit
* Business aligns with rural lifestyle values – hands-on, practical, community-focused
* Good reputation and community engagement
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