Practical compliance for Australian growers
Farm
Compliance,
Without The Scramble.
We keep your records audit-ready all year and walk your site before the real inspection, so nothing catches you out on the day.
Talk to usOur services
Ready On Paper. Ready On Site.
Paperwork & Record Keeping
The paperwork no one has time for, handled all year.
We set up and maintain your spray diaries, training registers, traceability records and site logs — so when an auditor asks for evidence, it’s already there.
Audit-Ready Report
Know exactly where you stand — before your certification body does.
We review your records and practices against your standard and give you a plain-English report: what’s compliant, what isn’t, and exactly what to fix.
Site Visit & Pre-Audit Check
We walk your site the way your auditor will — before they do.
A hands-on visit checking your paperwork against what’s actually happening on the ground, so nothing gets flagged on the day that surprises you.
Training
Your team knows what to do, and why it matters.
Practical, on-farm training for you and your staff on hygiene, spray records, traceability and ethical sourcing, including Sedex (SMETA) and Fair Farms. Plain-English and built around how your farm runs.
What we take off your plate
The Gap Between Harvest And Audit Day Shouldn’t Be Filled With Panic.
Whether a major buyer or certification body is asking, we do the exacting, unglamorous work of compliance so you can get back to running your farm. Small family farm or large commercial operation, we've worked with growers of every size.
Why clients choose Young Agri
A Clear Answer. A Practical Fix. No Surprises.
Ready Early
Your records are ready months before audit day, not the night before.
Genuinely Independent
A real second set of eyes — we’re not your certifier and we don’t rubber-stamp.
Auditor Know-How
Plain-English reports your team can read once and act on, without jargon.
Fixed Quote
You know the cost before we start. No hourly meter or surprise invoice.
Practical Experience
Horticulture and broadacre knowledge, including mixed enterprises.
A Direct Line
No call centre or hand-offs. The same person for every audit and question.
How it works
Three Simple Steps To Audit Day.
1. Get In Touch
Call or email us. Tell us your standard, your audit date and where you’re at.
2. We Visit And Check
We walk your site and go through your records, then give you a plain-English report and fix list.
3. You’re Audit-Ready
We help you close the gaps and keep your records up to date, so audit day is just another day.
Real Farm Experience, Backed By Recognised Training.
A B.Sc in Agriculture across horticulture and agronomy, with practical experience translating standards into work that makes sense on farm. We prepare growers for Coles, Woolworths and Aldi requirements.
- Lead Food Safety Auditor — ISO 22000:2018 & ISO 19011:2018
- Principles and Applications of HACCP
- ChemCert Accreditation — AHCCHM307 & AHCCHM304
- Freshcare Food Safety & Quality (FSQ)
- Freshcare Environmental (ENV)
- HARPS — Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme
Common questions
Questions Growers Ask Us.
Freshcare is the main food safety certification for Australian fresh produce growers. HARPS is an extra set of requirements the big retailers (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and others) ask for on top of a food safety standard like Freshcare. Many growers need both. We can help you work out which ones apply to you.
Yes. Freshcare has released Edition 5 of its Food Safety & Quality standard (FSQ5). If you’re moving to the new edition, we can go through what’s changed for your farm and help update your records and procedures.
Yes. Many buyers now ask for ethical sourcing checks as well as food safety. We help you get your employment records, policies and worker paperwork in order, and train your team on what Sedex (SMETA) and Fair Farms audits look for.
It depends on where your records are at and how big your operation is. After a site visit we’ll give you a clear plan and timeframe. The earlier you start before your audit date, the easier it is.
Every farm is different, so we give you a fixed quote before we start. No hourly meter and no surprise invoice.
Most standards expect your team to understand hygiene, chemical use and record keeping. We run practical, on-farm training sessions that fit around your season.
No. We’re independent and we don’t certify. We help you prepare so you’re confident when your certification body’s auditor arrives.