Between two harvests, the mill has another job
The quieter part of the agricultural calendar can support maintenance and commercial preparation, provided those activities are planned rather than treated as unused time.

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The quieter part of the agricultural calendar can support maintenance and commercial preparation, provided those activities are planned rather than treated as unused time.
When a crop delivery is not accepted, transport, stock ownership and supplier settlement all need a coordinated decision rather than separate departmental responses.
Moving from commodity supply to a consumer pack changes the customer relationship, requiring product choices and service capabilities beyond the existing bulk trade.
Customer collection can reduce delivery work while introducing a different set of demands around access, timing, loading and the experience at the farm.
Late purchases require a fresh view of customer demand, storage and cash, especially when the remaining supply differs from the assumptions used earlier in the season.
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