Find quick answers to the most common questions from growers, farmers and contractors. Learn how AgriSmart helps you manage timesheets, payroll, onboarding, rosters, tasks and compliance with simple tools your whole team can use.
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AgriSmart - Frequently Asked Questions
Platform and features
AgriSmart is an all in one workforce management solution incorporating digital contracts, payroll, timesheets, biometric timesheets, job costing, invoicing, rosters, task management, spray diary, equipment register and health and safety. It is built specifically for orchards, vineyards, farms and horticulture contractors across New Zealand and Australia. It helps teams record hours, track units, manage seasonal workers and run compliant payroll.
Yes. AgriSmart supports horticulture, viticulture, dairy, livestock and mixed farm operations. Features like block and row tracking, units, tasks and allowances are designed for both industries.
Yes. AgriSmart is widely used across NZ and AU for RSE and PALM teams and large seasonal crews. It includes returning worker uplift, 30 hour averaging, onboarding and high volume workforce management.
Yes. The mobile app works offline and syncs automatically when reception improves.
Yes. You can manage multiple farms, orchards and vineyards under a single login with correct permissions and cost allocation.
Yes. Contractors can track hours and units per client to keep track of those costs and can use multiple charge out options to invoice their clients.
Piece rates are fully supported. AgriSmart automatically checks minimum wage compliance and applies top ups when required.
Yes. Workers can record hours, bins, trays, rows or vines in the same entry.
Timesheets and workforce
Workers enter hours and units through the mobile app. Supervisors can also add hours on behalf of staff. Entries flow straight to payroll, costing and reports.
Yes. The app is available on iOS and Android.
Yes. Block and row tracking is available for horticulture, viticulture and orchard management.
Yes. Timesheet data syncs in real time and AgriSmart provides powerful reporting across jobs, blocks, teams and payroll.
Yes. You can compare hours, units, blocks and performance across workers or teams.
Yes. Agrismart uses fit for purpose fixed biometric devices that are ideal for packhouses and dairy sheds. Our portable biometric devices are ideal to be used out in the field or on harvesters.
Payroll and compliance
Yes. Agrismart has its own built in comprehensive payroll system that caters for variable hours and days worked, piece rates, bonuses and allowances including allowances for collective employment agreements.
Yes. These calculations are automated for both RSE and PALM teams.
Yes. Dairy rosters, allowances and call outs are supported.
Yes. AgriSmart stays compliant with the Holidays Act and is continually updated to meet new requirements as they change.
Yes. Whilst Agrismart has a built in comprehensive payroll system for NZ clients, we can integrate with all payroll providers including Xero and Reckon in Australia.
Harvest and job costing
Yes. AgriSmart supports bins, trays, buckets and other horticulture units.
Yes. Labour cost is allocated automatically so you can see true costs at block, row, vine and task level.
Yes. Job costing provides accurate cost per block, crop or task.
AgriSmart supports multiple methods of invoicing including charge out rates and cost plus. These get pushed through seamlessly to Xero.
Onboarding and people management
Yes. Workers can complete personal details, inductions, documents and contracts online before they arrive.
Yes. AgriSmart supports digital pre arrival onboarding for RSE and PALM groups.
Yes. All documents are securely stored and attached to each worker profile.
App and devices
Yes. The app is available for both platforms.
The AgriSmart app has been built to cater for working offline. Data is saved locally and syncs when a connection is available.
Yes. Each worker can set their default job and activity code to make entries faster. Supervisors can manage and override these defaults.
Pricing and support
Pricing is tailored to each business and depends on team size and modules used.
AgriSmart provides NZ based support from a team experienced in primary industries.
Yes. Training is included for implementation and ongoing use.
Setup time depends on modules. Payroll setup is normally completed within two parallel payruns, which is four to six weeks after receiving the required information. If the business does not use payroll the setup is much quicker and usually takes between one day and a week.
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- Timesheets
- Payroll
- Ticketing & Traceability
- Digital Hiring
- Rosters
- Health & Safety
- Task Management
- Spray Diary
- Equipment Register
Timesheets
Staff record time effortlessly with our iOS and Android app, even offline. For added flexibility, hours can be entered manually or through biometric devices in the shed. Every entry flows into payroll and rosters, giving you accurate pay runs, better scheduling, and a clear record of hours worked.
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Ticketing & Traceability
Purpose-built for horticulture, our bin ticketing system brings accuracy and control to your harvest. Track every bin from block to shed with full visibility over quantities, picker performance, and bin movements. Improve harvest efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen quality control, all while keeping costs in check.
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Rosters
Build and share rosters in minutes with AgriSmart’s scheduling tools. Assign the right people at the right time and keep everyone updated instantly through the mobile app. Staff see shifts as soon as they are published, reducing confusion and last-minute calls. Approved changes flow into timesheets and payroll, keeping your team clear, records accurate, and compliant.
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Task Management
AgriSmart’s task management tools make it easy to assign, track, and complete work across your farm. From seasonal harvests to daily maintenance, you can monitor progress in real time, allocate responsibilities to the right team members, and ensure nothing is missed. Keep your workflow organised, your team aligned, and every task visible in one central dashboard.
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Spray Diary
Designed for horticulture, our spray diary makes it easy to log chemical applications, including sprays, fertigation, and dry treatments. Record details once, stay audit-ready, and meet compliance standards with less admin. The system keeps records accurate, centralised, and field-ready for reliable reporting.
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Equipment Register
Keep tools, vehicles and machinery organised in one digital system. Track photos, details, documents and servicing in structured asset profiles. Set automated maintenance reminders, store full histories and keep equipment compliant, safe and ready to work across every site.
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