The Ruralco Group of Companies


Ag Concepts

Ag Concepts Unlimited operates an advisory and consultancy business focusing on agricultural price risk management across wool, beef and grain commodities.

100B Simpson St
Ballarat, Victoria, 3350
(03) 5333 7764

www.agconcepts.com.au

 
B.J. Underwood

For the past 27 years, B.J. Underwood has worked in partnership with Woolgrowers Independent Selling Services Ltd (WISS), a grower-owned and controlled wool broking company, to provide commercial wool broking services including warehousing and marketing.

137-143 Fitzgerald Road
Laverton North Vic 3026
(03) 9240 4700


Combined Rural Traders (CRT)

The Combined Rural Traders group was established in 1970. With more than 330 outlets and 220 agronomists across Australia, CRT is the largest independent rural retailing group in the nation. The primary objective of the CRT organisation is to be Australia's leading and most innovative collective of independent rural retailers.

The company has a strong focus on crop protection and animal health while also supporting an extensive portfolio of general products.

96-100 Toongabbie Rd
Girraween NSW 2145
(02) 9688 8555
www.crt.com.au
 

Dairy Livestock Services

Australasia's foremost dairy auctioneer, Brian Leslie, together with several of Victoria's leading dairy specialists, have joined forces and formed an exciting new dairy venture, Dairy Livestock Services (DLS).

DLS specialise in dairy marketing advice, commercial and registered cattle dispersals and sales, private treaty cattle sales, live export, dairy consulting and dairy property marketing throughout Australia.

Dairy Livestock Services
Unit 11, 85-91 Keilor Park Drive,
Tullamarine, Victoria
Telephone - 03 9338 9259
Fax - 03 9338 9287

www.dairylivestockservices.com.au
 

Davidson Cameron & Co

Davidson Cameron & Co Narrabri Pty Ltd commenced trading in Narrabri at the beginning of 2006, and Davidson Cameron
McCulloch & Co Pty Ltd in March 2006, expanding the regional network.

It is the policy of our company to be at the forefront of modern marketing, keeping pace with industry developments and trends.

88 Marquis Street
Gunnedah NSW 23
(02) 6742 1828

http://www.davidsoncameron.com.au/

 

Grant Daniel & Long Pty Ltd

8 Drayton Street
Dalby, QLD, 4405
(07) 4669 6955

http://www.grantdaniellong.com/

 

Grow Force (Including Terra Firma Fertilisers)

Grow Force was established in 1929 and was primarily involved in the distribution of fertilisers to the sugar industry. It has since invested in research and development and is now a significant manufacturer of fertiliser products for a diverse range of products that are targeted at individual cropping applications.

One of the best known and respected fertiliser brands in Queensland, Grow Force offers an extensive range of bulk crystalline solubles, custom-blend formulations, organic fertilisers, slow and controlled release nutrients, as well as a number of patented products.

Operating under the Terra Firma brand, Grow Force also manufactures and distributes a range of horticultural and domestic fertiliser products in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

3 Mary St
Blackstone Qld. 4304
(077) 3282 1733
www.growforce.com.au


Monds & Affleck

The stock feed milling business of Monds & Affleck has its origins in successful flour milling businesses that were conducted in northern Tasmania since the late 1800's. In 2003, Pivot Limited sold the milling operations to Roberts Limited and since this time the mill has continued to expand production and its capabilities to meet market demands.

The company operates Tasmania's only large-scale commercial feed milling operation. It offers formulated blends for a wide-range of commercial and domestic livestock as well as the poultry and equine markets.

289 Oaks Rd
Carrick Tas.
(03) 6393 6655


Pat Rice & Hawkins

Pat Rice & Hawkins markets some of the finest properties throughout Victoria and the Southern Riverina. Pat Rice & Hawkins' reputation has grown over the years by providing a standard of excellence in service and effort to achieve the most successful results possible.

Through Roberts, Ruralco holds a 50% share in the company.

Ground Floor, 441 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne Vic. 3004
(03) 9866 5588
www.prh.com.au


Primaries of WA

Primaries was formed in 1981 and has established a strong reputation in Western Australia as a leading wool and livestock broking company that prides itself on "personalized, professional service".

The company is renowned for its close working relationships with its clients, and its commitment to representing their best interests. An early adopter of new ideas and technology, the company has a well earned reputation throughout Australia.

In 1997, Roberts acquired a half-share of the company. In 1998, Primaries bought Cargill Woolbrokers Australia. In 2004, Roberts increased its share to 83%, with local management holding the balance.

18 Wellard St
Bibra Lake W.A. 6163
(08) 9434 1622
www.primaries.com.au


Rawlinson & Brown

The company was formed in 1955 as a partnership between Frank Rawlinson and Les Brown. As one of the Western Riverina's oldest and most respected rural companies, Rawlinson & Brown offers a diverse range of services to rural and residential communities.

With their main office in Griffith, the company also has branches in Hillston and Hay. After 50 years in business, Rawlinson & Brown has lived by the philosophy of providing quality, personal and professional service to its customers - "The name you know and trust."

Ruralco holds a 72% share in the company.

50-56 Banna Avenue
Griffith NSW 2680
(02) 6964 1933
www.rawbrown.com.au

Roberts Limited

Established in 1865, Roberts Limited is an agricultural and real estate company based in Tasmania. With over 500 staff and operations across the State, the company is a significant Tasmanian business with a strong community and corporate profile.

Roberts has extensive interests in wool and livestock agency, rural supplies, , seed production and cleaning, rural finance and insurance, real estate agency and property management.

The company reaches almost every farmer in Tasmania and has a proud tradition of working alongside its client-farmers through the good times and bad.

Roberts Real Estate has a reputation for selling more property than any other agency in Tasmania.


2 Collins St
Hobart Tas. 7001
(03) 6235 1444
www.robertsltd.com.au


Roberts Don Mac

Roberts Don Mac is a specialist small machinery business operating in Hobart. The company sells chainsaws, water pumps, garden tools and a range of specialist small machines for backyard, rural and commercial operations.

A 50% joint venture operation with Roberts has been in place since 1996.

200 Argyle St
Hobart Tas. 7001
(03) 6234 4322
www.robertsdonmac.com.au

Rodwells & Co

Rodwells was established in 1981 with the simple aim of providing a range of products and services in a highly personalised, competitive and efficient manner to clients in rural Victoria. Services include marketing livestock, wool, and real estate, and the provision of rural merchandise.

Rodwells' motto of "Keeping competition in the Rural Services industries" remains relevant today. It reflects the commitment to ensure the ongoing development of a comprehensive range of marketing options for all clients.

The company has continued to grow with locations in Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Rodwells operates from Laverton North, near Melbourne.

137-143 Fitzgerald Road
Laverton North Vic 3026
(03) 9240 4700
www.rodwells.com.au


Southern Australian Livestock

Southern Australian Livestock commenced operations in 1984 and principally services the south-eastern and Mallee regions of South Australia. The company employs more than 20 people and operates offices at Naracoorte and Mount Gambier where it offers livestock agency and real estate services.

Through Roberts, Ruralco holds a 73% share in the company.

162 Smith St
Naracoorte S.A. 5271
(08) 8762 3933
www.salivestock.com.au


Southern Wool Warehousing

Southern Wool Warehousing provides wool handling and logistics, warehousing, administration, show floor, and bulk class services as well as auctions to a range of clients in southern Australia.

137-143 Fitzgerald Road
Laverton North Vic 3026
(03) 9240 4700


Stevens Egan Johnston

Licenced estate agents, auctioneers, property managers and livestock agents, Stevens Egan Johnston operates from Leongatha, Pakenham, Warragul and Foster, in the Gippsland region of Victoria.

First established in late 1983, the company is a market leader in the region and has a strong reputation for its local services and the people it employs.

The company conducts weekly sales at the Korumburra and Pakenham livestock marketing complexes and has recently commenced operations at the Warragul saleyards.

Currently SEJ has a staff of 30 people with the head office based in Leongatha.

Through Roberts, Ruralco holds a 70% share in the company.

South Gippsland Hwy
Leongatha Vic. 3953
(03) 5662 4033
www.sej.com.au


Tasmania Farm Equipment

As a long established farm machinery supplier, Tasmania Farm Equipment has a strong reputation for its after sales service, cost competitive tractors, and extensive range of agricultural implements and equipment.

The company operates from six sites across Tasmania and services both small and large farming enterprises.

1 Ferguson Dve
Quioba Tas. 7310
(03) 6424 1511
www.tfe.com.au

Tasmanian Grain Elevators

Roberts purchased the grain handling, storage and distribution business in early 2006. The company has bulk silo storage facilities in Devonport, Launceston and Powranna. It operates the only bulk receival and handling facilities in Tasmania.

72 Lindsay St
Invermay Tas. 7250
(03) 6331 5035


Town & Country

Town & Country has built a large store base and today there are more than 60 Town & Country stores across the nation.

A successful group in their own right, Town & Country is strategically positioned to service the needs of smallscale farms and hobby farmers.

96-100 Toongabbie Rd
Girraween NSW 2145
(02) 9688 8555

http://www.tc.ruralco.com.au

 

WaterNet

Water Net is Victoria’s largest water broker undertaking both permanent and
temporary water trades. Water Net facilitates the exchange of temporary water transfers online through its website

PO Box 211
140 Hogan St,
TATURA VIC 3616
1300 884 992

www.waternet.com.au

 

Wooltrade Australia

Wooltrade was established in 2002 and is an independent wool marketing company that uses an internet-based wool selling system to give buyers access to more than 500,000 bales per annum. Wooltrade has 56 registered buying companies, and has sold 50,000 bales in the first 18 months of operation.

Through Roberts, Ruralco has a 50% share in the company.

PO Box 718
Guildford NSW 2161
(02) 9892 2090
www.wooltrade.com.au

 
 
 

 

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