Family Dairy Farm Grows Exponentially with the Help of BLG Business Advisers

The Parbery family are proud multi-generational farmers with a strong focus on growth, sustainability and creating opportunities for future generations. What began as a 400-acre farming operation has grown into a business spanning more than 3,000 acres, while also building a significant portfolio of assets outside the farming enterprise.

The family’s relationship with BLG Business Advisers has evolved over many years and continues today through the close working partnership between Gavin and Haydin Parbery and Angela Bernardi. Together, they focus not only on the growth of the farming business but also on building long-term family wealth through strategic investment, business structuring and asset acquisition.

Growing the Business Beyond the Farm Gate

As the farming operation expanded and the family’s financial affairs became more complex, the need for specialist advice increased. Over time, BLG worked alongside the family to implement structures, manage growth opportunities and support major business decisions.

Today, Gavin and Haydin work closely with Angela Bernardi and the BLG team to identify opportunities that strengthen both the farming enterprise and the family’s broader asset base.

“Angela understands that growth isn’t just about buying more farmland,” Gavin says. “It’s about creating opportunities across the whole family group, whether that’s additional land, investment assets or structures that help us build wealth for future generations.”

A Long-Term Strategic Partnership

The relationship between the Parbery family and BLG extends well beyond annual compliance work. Regular meetings, phone calls and online discussions ensure opportunities and challenges can be addressed as they arise.

Despite the geographical distance, Gavin and Haydin maintain regular contact with Angela and her team.

“We’re always able to pick up the phone and talk through ideas,” says Haydin. “Whether it’s a potential land purchase, an investment opportunity or planning for the future, Angela helps us look at the bigger picture and make informed decisions.”

BLG has assisted the family with developing and implementing succession strategies, expanding their landholdings, establishing investment structures and creating pathways for wealth accumulation outside the farming operation.

Trusted Advice Across Generations

One of the strengths of the relationship has been BLG’s ability to support the family through multiple generations while maintaining a focus on long-term outcomes.

Angela and her team continue to provide guidance that helps the family balance business growth, risk management, succession planning and investment opportunities.

“The team genuinely want to see us succeed,” Gavin says. “They’re invested in our future and understand what we’re trying to achieve as a family. That level of commitment makes a real difference.”

 Benefits and Results

• Prepared and managed tax and compliance obligations across the family group
• Implemented succession planning strategies to support generational transition
• Assisted with the acquisition and expansion of farming landholdings
• Established investment structures to build wealth outside the farming business
• Provided strategic advice on asset growth, business planning and long-term wealth creation
• Supported retirement planning while preserving family wealth for future generations

Conclusion

The Parbery family credit BLG Business Advisers with playing an important role in both the growth of their farming enterprise and the development of their broader asset base.

“Having trusted advisers who understand both the business and the family is invaluable,” Gavin says. “Angela and the BLG team help us look beyond today’s decisions and focus on building long-term wealth and opportunities for future generations. Their advice, integrity and genuine interest in our success has helped us grow not only our farming business, but our overall family wealth.”