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 Manager
Location: South Zone
Time at Elders: 9 yrs
Areas of specialty: Ruminant nutrition and livestock production.
The most rewarding part of my role is: Training Elders staff and sharing my knowledge with clients and staff.
Wearing a pink shirt means: Playing an active role in an iconic Australian owned agribusiness, maintaining its position as a leader in its field.
Name: Brendan Voss
Role: Livestock Production Advisor
Location: South East, South Australia
Time at Elders: 6 years
Areas of specialty: Livestock management/Health/Nutrition
The most rewarding part of my role is: Working with clients to achieve higher performance and profitability within their livestock enterprise.
Wearing a pink shirt means: Having access to a nationwide network for a complete business solution.
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.
Name: Brett Smith
Role: District Wool Manager NW NSW & South QLD, Walgett Branch Manager
Location: Walgett & St George
Time at Elders: 3.5 years
Areas of specialty: Wool preparation & 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.
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