
Meet the Team – Livestock Production
Elders’ livestock production advisors assist primary producers to achieve increased on-farm productivity through expert guidance and experience-based planning. Their work plays a significant role in growing the profitability of their clients’ livestock operations.They’re a knowledgeable bunch who are passionate about what they do – and it shows in the results they achieve. Read more about them below.
Name: Rob Inglis
Role: Livestock Production Coordinator
Location: National and Victoria/Riverina
Time at Elders: 13 years
Areas of specialty: Ruminant nutrition and livestock production. Lifetime Ewe and Heifers For Profit trainer.
The most rewarding part of my role is: engaging with open minded progressive livestock producers from a diverse range of situations.
Wearing a pink shirt means: playing an active role in an iconic Australian owned agribusiness and establishing our reputation as Australia’s premier livestock production consulting service.
Name: Brett Smith
Role: District Wool Manager NW NSW & South QLD, Walgett Branch Manager
Location: Walgett and St George
Time at Elders: 3.5 years
Areas of specialty: Wool preparation and marketing advice, Merino ewe management & breeding
The most rewarding part of my role is: Being able to modernise the role of the woolbroker by providing a service 12 months of the year that can increase the productivity of the Merino
Wearing a pink shirt means: Providing the quality of service through client relationships that is expected from such a well respected brand.
Name: Rochelle Gaffey
Role: Livestock Production Advisor
Location: Elders West Wyalong
Time at Elders: 4 ½ years
Areas of specialty: Livestock production, animal health and nutrition.
The most rewarding part of my role is: Being able to provide personalized solutions to farmer’s inquiries in order to benefit their business while also providing a network of support in difficult circumstances.
Wearing a pink shirt means: Representing a company that promotes the Australian farmer.
Name: Emma Shattock
Role: Livestock Production Advisor
Location: Central, Northern and Western SA, Based at Burra
Time at Elders: 5 ½ years
Areas of specialty: Sheep nutrition, including feedlot and ewe management
The most rewarding part of my role is: Seeing the results – increased lambing percentages and better feed conversion efficiencies leading to higher overall profits for producers.
Wearing a pink shirt means: Having the backing of a huge Australia wide-network with a strong history and reputation in the Agriculture industry.