Agriculture

The italian agricultural sector, rich in history and traditions, is currently undergoing a profound transformation that demands greater competitiveness, sustainability and the ability to innovate. The complexity of regulations, the digitization of processes and market uncertainties related to climate and prices require businesses to adopt an increasingly structured approach to management and to draw on specialized expertise.
Crowe Bompani, part of the global Crowe network, is a consulting firm with in-depth knowledge of the agri-food sector and its unique characteristics. We support farms, cooperatives, consortia and companies throughout the supply chain with a truly multidisciplinary approach, offering concrete and targeted solutions. We support businesses in strengthening governance, navigating generational transitions, accessing and managing public funding and strategically capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the sustainable transition. Our deep knowledge of the sector enables us to foster growth, resilience and continuity in an industry that is as complex as it is strategic for the country.

Audit & Assurance

• Statutory audits of financial statements and audits of reporting packages in accordance with national and international standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
• Audits of specific financial statement items and agreed-upon procedures.
• Technical support to Boards of Statutory Auditors in their oversight functions.
• Fairness opinions on extraordinary transactions (acquisitions, mergers, investments in agricultural businesses).
• Assessment of the internal control system and corporate governance mechanisms.
• Audits of projects funded by public funds (PSR, PNRR) and progress monitoring.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Analysis and management of operational and financial risks, with a focus on the supply chain, logistics and raw material procurement.
• Support with national and European regulatory compliance for the agricultural sector.
• Control and monitoring of public grants and EU funds.

Corporate Finance

• Strategic business valuations and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions or generational transitions.
• Support in structuring financing, public tenders and european incentives for innovation and sustainability.
• Planning of investments in agricultural technologies and the digitization of processes.

Management Consulting

• Mapping and assessment of compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Optimization of production processes, supply chain management and logistics to increase efficiency and sustainability.
• Strategic consulting for cooperatives, consortia and agri-food companies.

Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implementation of ERP systems and digital tools for managing agricultural processes.
• Protection of corporate and sensitive data, including production and supply chain data.
• Support in adopting agri-tech, IoT and data analytics tools for monitoring and traceability.