Client background
Lowe Farms is a diversified business based in South Australia, comprising two farming entities - DJ & ML Lowe, a grain, hay, straw, and chaff producer, and Farmgate Fodder Shop, an on-farm retail shop and wholesale distributor. In addition to their agricultural operations, the group manages several residential rental properties, adding complexity to their administration.
Challenge
Like many farmers, The Lowe Group faced challenges in managing multiple business streams under separate systems. Tracking financials, compliance, and operational data across farming, retail, and property management required significant manual effort. This fragmented approach created inefficiencies and limited visibility for decision-making.
Solution
The family decided to implement Pinion Integrated Office to simplify management. The onboarding process included configuring the Robot Accounts platform to handle diverse income streams, integrating financial reporting, and setting up workflows for both agricultural and property management activities. Tailored training ensured the team could confidently use the system to its full potential.
Results
Since adopting Pinion Integrated Office, Lowe Farms has streamlined its administration, reducing duplication and manual data entry. Financial reporting is now consolidated, tracking is more efficient, and the team has real-time insights into performance across all entities. These improvements have freed up time for strategic planning and growth.
"Integrated Office powered by Robot Accounts automatically codes our invoices and transactions, sends detailed data straight into Xero, and gives us better real-time financials for our accountant and bank - freeing up my time to grow the business.”
- Megan Lowe, Lowe Farms
Conclusion
Pinion Integrated Office has provided Lowe Farms with a unified solution that supports their complex business structure, delivering efficiency and clarity across operations.