Agriculture business ideas you run out and about
25 ideas
These 25 agriculture ideas suit people who would rather be on the road, on a property or in a paddock than behind a desk. Some are hands-on trades, such as slashing and paddock maintenance for rural blocks or contract spraying for farms and landowners.
Hay and bedding delivery service
Buy hay and bedding from growers and deliver it to horse owners, smallholders and small farms.
- A$2k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile farrier: shoeing at the stable or paddock
Travel to horse owners and fit custom-shaped horseshoes on a regular shoeing cycle.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile milking machine service tech
Service and repair milking plants on dairy farms and supply the parts you fit, from your ute or van.
- A$15k-60k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Feed and hay delivery round
Buy feed in bulk and deliver it to horse owners and small farms on a regular route, with no shopfront.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile farrier service
Trim and shoe horses at stables, agistment properties and private paddocks on a regular round.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Barefoot hoof trimming on the side
Trim unshod horses for local owners on weekends and evenings with a small set of hand tools.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Bee swarm collection call-outs
Collect honeybee swarms from trees, fences and gardens and rehome them in your own hives.
- A$500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Bee removal from walls and roofs
Safely remove established bee colonies from buildings and rehome them instead of destroying them.
- A$2.5k-10k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Local farm produce supplier to cafes and restaurants
Buy fresh produce direct from nearby growers and deliver it in bulk to cafes, restaurants and grocers.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile farm supplies and parts delivery
Drive a regular rural round delivering tools, parts and supplies to farms and sourcing hard-to-find items on request.
- A$8k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Contract spraying for farms and landowners
Spray weeds and pests on paddocks, fence lines and rural blocks for farmers and lifestyle landowners.
- A$8k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Slashing and paddock maintenance for rural blocks
Slash paddocks, cut back overgrowth and tidy fence lines for hobby farms and rural landowners.
- A$6k-30k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Part-time livestock trader (small lots)
Buy weaners, lambs or store stock at sales or from farmers, hold them briefly, and resell for a margin.
- A$5k-30k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Full-time livestock dealer with own transport
Buy stock direct from farms and saleyards, move it in your own truck, and sell to feedlots, processors and other producers.
- A$30k-150k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Contract sheep shearer
Shear sheep for farmers on contract, paid per head, working local properties through the season.
- A$1k-4k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Vegetable supply run for cafes and restaurants
Buy fresh vegetables in bulk each morning and deliver them to local cafes, restaurants and caterers.
- A$6k-30k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Small-boat prawn fisher
Run your own licensed boat in an estuary or inshore prawn fishery and sell the catch to merchants, markets and restaurants.
- A$80k-400k
- Full-time
- Out and about
Local mulch and bark delivery service
Buy bulk mulch and bark from producers and deliver it by ute or tipper to home gardeners and small landscapers.
- A$1.5k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Tree planting and plantation care contractor
Plant, prune and look after young trees for plantation managers and landowners, starting solo or with a small crew.
- A$3k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Tree felling and thinning contractor
Fell, thin and process timber on farm woodlots and small plantations with your own chainsaw gear and ute.
- A$8k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Small-load topsoil delivery by ute and trailer
Buy topsoil in bulk from a local yard and deliver small loads to homeowners and small landscapers.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Bulk topsoil delivery by tipper truck
Run a tipper truck delivering bulk topsoil to landscapers, builders and homeowners.
- A$70k-180k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile farm inputs supplier
Visit farms and growers in your district, take orders for fertiliser and crop protection products and deliver them.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Turf delivery and resale
Buy fresh turf from local growers and deliver it to homeowners and landscapers by ute or trailer.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
About these ideas
Others are delivery and supply work, such as a feed and hay delivery round. They tend to suit practical people who are comfortable with machinery, early starts and changeable weather. Before you choose, think about the vehicle or equipment you would need, how far you are willing to travel, and whether local demand is steady all year or seasonal. Check what licences, chemical accreditations and insurance your chosen work might require in your state or territory.
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Questions
What should I check before starting a mobile agriculture business?
Start with the equipment and vehicle you need, and whether you can buy used or hire first. Then check the licences, accreditations and insurance that may apply in your state, and talk to local farmers about whether they would actually pay for the service.
Do I need special licences for work like contract spraying?
It may be required. Spraying, handling chemicals and operating some machinery can involve training, accreditation or licences that differ by state or territory. Check with your state agriculture or primary industries department and your insurer before taking on paid work.
How do I find my first customers in rural areas?
Word of mouth often matters most. Check local community noticeboards, rural Facebook groups, produce stores and neighbouring landholders. Offering a small trial job or a clear call-out price can help people try you, and good work usually leads to referrals.