Local fertiliser and soil supply yard
Stock bagged and bulk fertiliser and soil products in a small shed or yard, and deliver to farms and growers nearby.
- A$15k-70k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small rural or industrial site with a shed and yard where you store bagged fertiliser, bulk soil conditioners and related products. You sell over the counter and deliver orders by ute, trailer or hired truck.
Your first three steps
- Talk to manufacturers and wholesalers about trade accounts, minimum orders and delivery to your area
- Find a suitable shed or yard and check zoning and storage requirements with your local council
- Offer introductory pricing to a handful of local growers and hobby farmers, and ask for repeat seasonal orders
Who pays
Farmers, horticulture growers, hobby farm owners, councils, sporting clubs and landscapers.
How it makes money
You buy in bulk from manufacturers or wholesalers and sell at a mark-up. Delivery fees and spreader hire can add extra income.
Skills that help
- Sales and customer service
- Stock control and pricing
- Safe handling of heavy products
Watch out for
- Storage rules for fertilisers and any hazardous products, including fire and runoff, so check with your state's work safety and environment authorities
- Ammonium nitrate and similar products can need a security-sensitive licence in some states, so check with your state regulator
- Heavy vehicle licence needs if you run a truck, and safe load restraint
- Public liability, product liability, stock and vehicle insurance
- Seasonal demand and cash tied up in stock
- Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a fertiliser and soil supply yard?
Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on your site, stock and delivery setup. These are estimates only, so get quotes for your own shed, yard and stock before committing.
How much can a fertiliser supply yard earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your customers and stock. Demand is seasonal and cash can be tied up in stock, so plan your cash flow carefully.
What rules should I check before storing and selling fertiliser?
Check storage rules for fertilisers and hazardous products, including fire and runoff, with your state's work safety and environment authorities. Ammonium nitrate can need a security-sensitive licence in some states. If you run a truck, check heavy vehicle licence needs.
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