The term Collaboration is now used to encompass a wide range of arrangements where groups of individuals come together to achieve a positive impact on their respective businesses.

Typical examples of collaboration include:

  • Buying/Selling Groups
  • Job Sharing
  • Machinery Sharing
  • Full Integration of men and machinery
  • The principle of collaboration has become increasingly accepted as businesses seek to reduce their operating costs or gain a competitive advantage.

Key Benefits

Whilst many collaboration proposals promise major advantages a significant proportion fail to deliver on their promise. In many cases this is not necessarily the fault of the principle but more of a divergence of members attitudes and aims. Laurence Gould have long experience of ensuring harmony within groups and between farmers.

Typical benefits arising from collaboration include:

  • Reductions in fixed costs
  • Release of capital
  • Improved timeliness and machinery capability
  • Pooling of management skills
  • Greater purchasing/marketing power
  • Flexibility of systems
  • Release of time without loss of control
  • Shared risk

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