Tailored Technical Support
Personalised strategies are developed around the business, its goals, values, risks and operating environment.
Quality assurance · Food safety · Compliance
Confidence starts before audit day.
Tailored technical support, mentoring, systems analysis, auditing and practical compliance solutions for agriculture, horticulture, food production and other businesses.
30+Years of farming, management and agronomy experience
15+Years of auditing, assessment and technical review experience
TailoredSupport designed around each business and its goals
PracticalSystems that people can understand and maintain
The Cultiv8 difference
Empowering business for sustainable growth.
Our mission is to empower farmers and other businesses through tailored solutions in quality assurance, food safety and compliance.
We encourage best management practice, sustainable and ethical operations, stronger food safety culture and systems that meet certification, customer and business requirements.
Food safetyHACCPFreshcareGLOBALG.A.P.HARPSTraining
Experience across farms, horticulture, food manufacturing, transport, livestock, beekeeping and broader business operations.
Our mission
Empowering farmers and other businesses through tailored solutions.
Cultiv8 works to strengthen quality assurance, food safety and compliance while encouraging sustainable, ethical and customer-focused business practices.
Mentoring and Skill Development
Management and workers are equipped with the practical knowledge and confidence needed to maintain systems and improve performance.
System and Data Analysis
Operational information, trends and performance are reviewed to identify areas for optimisation, risk reduction and sustainable growth.
Technology Integration
Modern systems and digital tools are introduced where they can improve efficiency, record quality and productivity.
Research and Development
Trials, technical research and new technology are evaluated to support innovation and long-term improvement.
Risk, Sustainability and Security
Risks are identified and controlled while supporting environmental responsibility, ethical standards and secure business operations.
Geordie WrightFounder · Auditor · Trainer · Practical problem-solver
Why Cultiv8 exists
Built from life on the road, and a belief that support should feel human.
Before establishing Cultiv8, I spent 11 years working full-time as an auditor, travelling across Australia and seeing businesses at their best, under pressure and everything in between.
More than 505 trips away, over 1,000 flights and over 5 years of nights in motel rooms gave me a rare view of how systems work in the real world. I saw the difference between paperwork written for an audit opposed to systems that genuinely help people do their job well.
11 yearsFull-time auditing
505+Trips away from home
1,000+Flights throughout Australia
30+Years across agriculture and food
“I don’t want to simply point out what is wrong. I want to listen, explain, work alongside your people and help build something useful enough to keep using after I leave.”
What do you need help with?
Start with the situation you are facing.
You do not need to know the name of the service. Tell us what is happening and we will help identify the practical next step.
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An audit is approaching
You need an independent review, a clear priority list and confidence that your evidence will stand up to scrutiny.
Prepare for the Audit02
A system needs building or fixing
You need HACCP, procedures, risk assessments, records or a complete management system that suits the actual operation.
Build the System03
You need ongoing technical support
You want regular checks, mentoring, internal audits, training and practical help throughout the year.
Explore Ongoing SupportServices
Choose the support your business needs.
The service can be as focused as a single procedure or as broad as a complete business, food safety, certification or improvement system.
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Internal Audits
Independent review of your site, evidence, records and implementation before certification or customer audits.
02
Gap Assessments
Clear identification of what is working, what is missing and what needs attention first.
03
Corrective Actions
Support with root cause, practical corrections, evidence preparation and effective close-out.
01
HACCP Plans
Professional plans covering products, process flows, hazards, controls, monitoring and verification.
02
Risk Assessments
Practical assessment for water, hygiene, chemicals, allergens, suppliers and operational hazards.
03
Recall & Traceability
Mock recalls, product identification, mass balance, notification and traceability verification.
01
SOPs and Policies
Clear documents written in natural language, with responsibilities and records built in.
02
Evidence Packs
Professional document structures, registers and checklists prepared for efficient review.
03
Supplier Approval
Risk-based supplier assessment, evidence verification and review schedules.
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Food Safety Training
Practical training that connects requirements with the work people perform every day.
02
Supervisor Coaching
Strengthen daily checks, communication, evidence and corrective action management.
03
Ongoing Partnership
Regular visits, system checks and technical support throughout the certification cycle.
Complete service range
Support for far more than the audit itself.
Cultiv8 can assist with the whole management system—from technical strategy and certification through to people, records, technology, sustainability and business improvement.
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Audit & Certification Support
Independent review, preparation and practical support before, during and after certification, customer or internal audits.
- Internal audits
- Gap assessments
- Pre-audit site reviews
- Objective evidence review
- Corrective action support
- Root cause analysis
- Audit attendance and coordination
- Freshcare support
- GLOBALG.A.P. IFA support
- GRASP, HARPS and GROW
- LEAF Marque support
- Fair Farms and SMETA support
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Food Safety, HACCP & Quality Systems
Professional systems that protect product, customers, workers and market access while remaining practical for daily use.
- HACCP plans
- Hazard analysis
- CCP, OPRP and PRP controls
- Food safety manuals
- SOPs and work instructions
- Policies, forms and registers
- Cleaning and sanitation programs
- Environmental monitoring
- Traceability and mock recall
- Supplier approval systems
- Food defence and food fraud
- Document control
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Business Technical Support
Tailored support and specialised strategies to improve business control, efficiency, compliance and sustainability.
- Quality system management
- Compliance calendars
- Annual review programs
- Supplier and contractor management
- SDS and chemical inventories
- Restricted-entry interval support
- Calibration programs
- First-aid kit checks
- Test-and-tag coordination
- Technical investigations
- Customer requirement review
- Ongoing technical partnerships
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Training & Mentoring
Practical development for managers, supervisors, internal auditors and workers so systems are understood and implemented.
- Freshcare training
- GLOBALG.A.P. training
- Food safety and hygiene
- GMP and contamination control
- Internal auditor development
- Supervisor coaching
- Toolbox meetings
- Worker induction
- Competency assessment
- Training matrices
- Custom training resources
- Ongoing mentoring
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Sustainability, Ethical & Safety Support
Systems that support responsible operations, worker welfare, customer expectations and long-term business viability.
- Environmental policies
- Biodiversity planning
- Soil and water management
- Energy and waste improvement
- Human rights policies
- Modern slavery controls
- Worker welfare systems
- Fair employment support
- WHS risk assessments
- Emergency and evacuation plans
- ISO 45001 support
- ISO 14001 support
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Technology, Data & System Analysis
Insightful analysis and practical technology integration to improve decisions, records, productivity and operational effectiveness.
- Operational data analysis
- Audit finding trends
- Testing and complaint trends
- Performance reporting
- Digital forms and registers
- QR-based recording systems
- Software integration
- Phone and desktop workflows
- Risk management and data security
- Technology feasibility reviews
- Drone and UAV concepts
- Crop monitoring and aerial imagery
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Research & Development
Targeted research, trials and evaluation of new ideas, products, systems and technology for practical business use.
- Technical research
- Product and process trials
- New technology review
- Feasibility assessments
- Pilot programs
- Procedure development
- Evidence collection
- Practical evaluation
- Innovation project support
- Continuous improvement planning
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Risk Management & Business Improvement
Structured review of operational, food safety, worker, customer and business risks with practical improvement actions.
- Business risk registers
- Food safety risk assessments
- Water and hygiene risk
- Allergen and chemical risk
- Emergency planning
- Business continuity
- Security and data protection
- Customer compliance mapping
- Efficiency review
- Continuous improvement plans
- Management review support
- Performance follow-up
How we can help you
Bring us the problem. We’ll help work out the practical next step.
You do not need to know the name of the service you require. Start with what is causing pressure, uncertainty or lost time.
An audit is approaching
We review the site, criteria, documents and records; identify priority gaps; prepare your people; and help organise the evidence.
A complete system is needed
We can build HACCP plans, manuals, procedures, forms, risk assessments, training tools and implementation plans around your operation.
Your system has become too complicated
We simplify duplicated records, clarify responsibilities, improve workflows and reconnect paperwork with what actually happens on site.
You need ongoing technical backup
Regular visits, remote support, internal audits, record checks, training, customer requests and seasonal compliance can be managed together.
Potential customers can engage Cultiv8 for one specific task or for an ongoing partnership. Support may range from reviewing a single corrective action through to maintaining a complete quality, food safety, environmental, ethical or certification system.
Interactive audit tool
How audit-ready is your business?
Tick the areas you currently have under control. Your score updates immediately.
Your readiness score
0%Select the statements that apply to your business.
Built to be used all year—not dusted off the week before an audit.Discuss Your Systems
How we work
Simple process. Stronger outcome.
Review
Understand your operation, scope, risks and evidence.
Prioritise
Identify the gaps that matter most.
Build
Develop practical documents and tools.
Support
Assist implementation and improvement.
Industries and operations
Broad experience across agriculture and business.
Support can be adapted to the commodity, process, customer, workforce and certification scope.
Fresh produce farms
Berry production
Orchards
Vegetable production
Packhouses
Food manufacturing
Juice processing
Viticulture and wine
Transport and supply chain
Livestock operations
Beekeeping
Small and regional businesses
Experience and professional standing
Specialist knowledge backed by real industry experience.
Clients deal directly with someone who understands both the technical requirement and the operational reality behind it.
30+ YearsAgriculture, horticulture, food production and operational management.
Over 15 YearsAuditing, assessment, technical review and auditor development.
Freshcare Training ProviderApproved training support across relevant Freshcare programs.
GLOBALG.A.P. Registered TrainerPractical Farm Assurance and implementation support.
Registered Lead AuditorExemplar Global lead-auditor credentials and broad scheme experience.
APSCA MemberExperience supporting social, ethical and worker-welfare requirements.
Industry InvolvementCommittee, training, calibration and technical collaboration experience.
Professionally InsuredCurrent professional indemnity and public liability cover.
Client feedback
Trusted for detail, communication and practical recommendations.
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Cultiv8 works effectively with our team, providing training and guidance that fosters a strong food safety culture. Thorough assessments and practical recommendations help improve food safety protocols and overall product and worker safety.
DM Jennings & Sons“
Cultiv8 Support Network is a major part of our accreditation support, covering GLOBALG.A.P., GROW, GRASP, HARPS and Sedex SMETA. The team is conscientious, experienced and knows what is required to get the job done properly.
Ellenton PastoralA different kind of consultancy
Experienced enough to understand the standard. Grounded enough to understand the person.
Audits can be stressful. Systems can become overwhelming. Cultiv8 brings technical rigour without losing sight of the people who have to make it all work.
How support looks in practice
Real problems. Practical work. Stronger systems.
These examples show the type of work Cultiv8 undertakes. Client details can remain confidential while the value of the work is still clear.
Berry producer · Multiple certification programs
One operation, several standards and scattered evidence
The challenge
The business needed to satisfy overlapping farm-assurance, customer, worker and packhouse requirements while maintaining practical records during a busy season.
What Cultiv8 did
Mapped requirements, reviewed site practices, rebuilt key procedures, completed internal checks, prepared evidence and coached responsible staff.
The value created
Less duplication, clearer responsibilities, easier retrieval of evidence and stronger confidence ahead of audit.
Vegetable operation · Farm and packing systems
Connecting field controls with grading, packing and dispatch
The challenge
Growing records, harvest controls, hygiene, equipment checks and dispatch evidence needed to work as one system.
What Cultiv8 did
Reviewed the full product pathway, developed practical work instructions, strengthened records and completed targeted training and internal review.
The value created
A more coherent system that better reflected how the business actually operated.
Knowledge Centre
Useful information—not filler.
Are your records telling the full story?
What auditors look for when assessing implementation.
Explore the Knowledge Centre →Hazard analysis made practical
Connect hazards, controls, monitoring and verification.
Read practical guidance →Premium resource library
Templates, checklists, training tools and subscriber updates.
View Members Hub →Paid subscriber access
A Members Hub that feels worth joining.
Paid members can access templates, audit tools, guidance notes, training resources and subscriber-only updates in a dedicated private area.
Audit ToolkitsReadiness and evidence tools
Template LibrarySOPs, registers and risk tools
Training CentreToolbox talks and records
Industry UpdatesSubscriber summaries
Free practical resource
The Cultiv8 Pre-Audit Checklist
Twenty-five practical checks covering systems, records, staff, traceability, verification and audit presentation.
Use it to identify obvious gaps before the auditor arrives and decide where a more detailed review may be worthwhile.
A low-pressure first step
Request a 20-minute introductory discussion.
A brief conversation to understand the issue, explain whether Cultiv8 is the right fit and identify the likely next step.
What we can cover
Your certification, audit or customer deadline
The current state of your systems and records
What support is likely to provide the most value
Whether a site visit, remote review or ongoing arrangement suits
Any immediate risks or priorities
This is an introductory discussion—not a hard sales call.
Request a suitable time
Get in touch
Reach out for assistance today.
Discuss an upcoming audit, a complete management system, technical support, training, data analysis, technology integration or an ongoing support arrangement.
Phone
+61 490 098 906
Email
cultiv8.sn@gmail.com
Location
Hobart, Tasmania 7000
A personal point of contact
You deal directly with Geordie for practical, honest support from the first conversation through to implementation and audit follow-up.