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Elders News

WA wool growers to benefit from new selling centre location - 13 Dec 2011
Elders has today welcomed the announcement by AWH Pty Ltd to relocate to a modern warehousing facility within the Spearwood Distribution Park in mid-2012. Elders Zone General Manager – West, James Cornish said West Australian wool growers will benefit from Elders and the selling centre moving into the new facility, just 200m from the current location.

Elders calls for communities to be focus of Basin Plan - 28 Nov 2011
Elders CEO Malcolm Jackman has today called for a full and thorough examination of the economic and social impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Draft Plan during the 20 week consultation period.

Rural Services turnaround the highlight in Forestry affected Elders Result - 14 Nov 2011
A strong turnaround in sales and earnings by Elders’ traditional Rural Service operations was the highlight in the company’s 2011 financial results released to the ASX today.

Toepfer International launches 2011/2012 WA wheat and barley pools - 7 Nov 2011
For the first time, Western Australian grain growers will have the option of a Feed Barley Pool, in addition to the traditional wheat pool, through Toepfer International. Launching the WA wheat and barley pools, Toepfer International General Manager Tim Henry said the impending purchase of the half share in Elders Toepfer Grain business from Elders and the expansion of the grain pool program highlights the investment Toepfer International is making in the Australian grain industry.

Toepfer International launches 2011/2012 SA wheat and barley pools - 7 Nov 2011
For the first time, South Australian grain growers will have the option of a Feed Barley Pool, in addition to the traditional wheat pool, through Toepfer International. Launching the SA wheat and barley pools, Toepfer International General Manager Tim Henry said the impending purchase of the half share in Elders Toepfer Grain business from Elders and the expansion of the grain pool program highlights the investment Toepfer International is making in the Australian grain industry.

Elders offers Branch Managers long term rewards with new Branchise Program - 4 Nov 2011
Elders had today launched in its new Branchise Program, the latest element in the Company’s Go to Client strategy. CEO Malcolm Jackman said the new model is designed to increase rewards for long term performance by branch managers in its Australian rural services network and will be complemented by revised performance-orientated remuneration arrangements being developed for other branch staff.

Elders launches farming-specific weather app for iphone - 3 Nov 2011
In an Australian-first, farmers will have access to farming-specific weather information on the go, through the new Elders Weather app launched today. Based on the Elders Weather website, one of Australia’s most popular commercial weather websites, the iPhone app can display weather for more than 2,000 Australian locations, key international locations and features a Delta T traffic light indicator which can be used by farmers to determine ideal spraying conditions.

Appointment of Group General Manager Australian Network - 31 Oct 2011
Elders [ASX:ELD] announces that it has appointed Mr David Goodfellow to the new position of Group General Manager, Australian Network, with a commencement date of 23 January 2012. David Goodfellow will join Elders from the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Paraway Pastoral Company and Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie Pastoral Fund.

Elders welcomes Federal Government Response to Farmer Review - 21 Oct 2011
Elders welcomes the report and recommendations of Mr Bill Farmer’s Independent Review of Australia’s Livestock Export Trade and the Federal Government’s response. The restoration of public confidence in the industry is important for Australian farmers, our economy and our trading partners and Elders believes the recommendations will support that objective.

Elders announces sale of ETG equity - 3 Oct 2011
Elders has announced the sale of its equity shareholding in Elders Toepfer Grain (ETG) to Toepfer International, with ETG to be renamed Toepfer Australia.

Uncertainty puts focus on financial planning - 1 Sep 2011
High interest rates, uncertainty across commodity and real estate markets and a number of natural disasters have prompted many Australians to consider their future financial security, according to Elders Financial Planning.

Three Aussie utes up for grabs in Elders giveaway competition - 1 Sep 2011
Over the last 80 years the Aussie Ute has become an essential tool of the trade when it comes to life on the land and Elders is now giving farmers the chance to win a Holden Commodore SV6 ute as part of a national client giveaway.

Local expert joins Elders Riverland team - 22 Aug 2011
The opportunity to stay in the Riverland and continue working with the local community was an important influence in David Kanizay’s decision in accepting his new role as Elders Branch Manager.

Elders Toepfer Grain finalises SA pool two months early - 1 Aug 2011
Elders Toepfer Grain has announced the finalisation of its 2010/2011 Wheat Pool for SA Grain Growers. Elders Toepfer Grain General Manager Tim Henry said the decision to finalise the SA Wheat Pool two months early was a targeted approach to meet the Company’s philosophy of maximising grower returns and minimising costs such as finance and ongoing storage and handling.

Elders Toepfer Grain finalises WA pool two months early - 1 Aug 2011
Elders Toepfer Grain has announced the finalisation of its 2010/2011 Wheat Pool for WA Grain Growers. Elders Toepfer Grain General Manager Tim Henry said the decision to finalise the WA Wheat Pool two months early was a targeted approach to meet the Company’s philosophy of maximising grower returns and minimising costs such as finance.

Elders secures export approval and import permit for Indonesia - 29 Jul 2011
Elders advises it has secured the necessary approvals from the Australian and Indonesian governments to recommence supply of Australian livestock to its wholly-owned supply chain in Indonesia.

Elders ready to resume Indonesia cattle trade today - 21 Jun 2011
Elders Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Jackman today confirmed that Elders’ company owned feedlot and abattoir operations in Indonesia are immediately capable of processing Australian cattle at standards that are more stringent than those currently under consideration by the Australian and Indonesian Governments.

Livestock producers advantaged by new sale platform - 30 May 2011
Australian livestock producers will benefit from a new breed-specific livestock sale platform, Advantage, as evidenced by the first Advantage sale launched by Elders last week.On Friday, 27 May Elders offered 28 lots of cattle in the inaugural Angus Advantage sale using the online AuctionsPlus facility and cleared 18 lots, a solid performance in the current cattle market.

Elders traditional operations feature in half year profit improvement - 23 May 2011
A strong performance from Elders’ traditional Rural Services operations has been the feature of the Company’s performance for the 2011 first half year. Elders announced its financial results for the six months to 31 March today, showing improved sales and earnings with reduced debt.

First Elders Rural Flood Appeal grant approved - 18 Mar 2011
Elders, in conjunction with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s philanthropic arm, Community Enterprise Foundation™, has approved a grant of $100,000 to Conservation Volunteers Australia to assist in the recovery efforts in floods affected areas of rural Queensland.

ETG closes SA and WA wheat pool - 16 Mar 2011
Elders Toepfer Grain has announced the closure of its Wheat Pools for South Australia and Western Australia for the 2010/11 harvest.

Elders welcomes new Regional Manager North - 23 Feb 2011
Elders has strengthened its commitment to clients in Northern Australia with the recent appointment of George Watkin as Regional Manager, based in Townsville. George has spent much of his working life in Northern Australia and will be responsible for managing Elders branches and staff stretching from Cairns in the east, Cape York and Darwin in the north and Port Headland and as far as Broome in the west.

Elders' Live Export restructuring highlights experience and specialist skills - 16 Feb 2011
Elders has announced the appointment of a new senior management team coinciding with the restructuring of its Elders International Live Export business. Elders Group General Manager, Trading, Tony Dage said the changes featured the appointment of a management team with over 100 years' experience in international and domestic livestock trading markets.

ETG increases WA pool price - 11 Feb 2011
Elders Toepfer Grain has increased its WA grain pool price by $5 on the benchmark APW grade.

ETG increases SA pool price - 11 Feb 2011
Elders Toepfer Grain has increased its SA grain pool price by $5 on the benchmark APW grade.

Elders Announces Vet Supplies Deal - 21 Dec 2010
Elders has increased its commitment to the Australian animal health market through a $4.5 million investment to acquire full ownership of the Elders Vet Supplies business, which it formerly operated on an agency basis.

Elders announced as foundation sponsor for Australian Year of the Farmer - 16 Dec 2010
In a strong show of commitment to primary producers across the country, Elders has announced it will be a foundation sponsor of the Australian Year of The Farmer (AYOF) to be held in 2012.

ETG announces major working capital increase - 10 Dec 2010
Elders Toepfer Grain (ETG) has today announced the signing of a significant new shareholder agreement which will bolster the grain trader’s capital reserves to more than $300m.

Dramatic increase for SA pool price - 9 Dec 2010
Widespread flooding and torrential rain across the eastern seaboard has been a major influence on pool prices across the country, with Elders Toepfer Grain today announcing a significant increase in its base estimated pool return for South Australia growers less than a week after its last rise.

Dramatic increase in WA pool price - 9 Dec 2010
Widespread flooding and torrential rain across the eastern seaboard has been a major influence on pool prices across the country, with Elders Toepfer Grain today announcing a significant increase in its base estimated pool return for Western Australia growers less than a week after its last rise.

ETG provides growers with new pooling option - 21 Oct 2010
Elders Toepfer Grain (ETG) has announced plans to offer a pool marketing option following a number of approaches by growers urging the grain marketer to enter this marketing space. ETG Managing Director, Mark Thiele said growers wanted transparency and simplicity beyond the options currently being provided by other pool operators.

Largest ever Jersey shipment sets sail with Elders - 19 Oct 2010
Elders International has today shipped more than 2,000 Jersey heifers from Portland, Victoria to China in what is the largest ever Jersey shipment to leave Australian shores.

Elders invests in new Shanghai operations to meet growing China demand - 30 Sep 2010
Elders is growing its China operations to meet continuing strong demand across its product portfolio of premium meat, seafood, wines and beer. Group GM of Trading Tony Dage said Elders, through its Shanghai-based Elders Fine Foods Trading business, will consolidate its China operations into new custom-designed larger premises at JinQiao which is expected to become operational in October 2010.

Elders and Jumbuck Pastoral to celebrate 100,000th cattle milestone - 20 Aug 2010
Elders and Jumbuck Pastoral will achieve a significant milestone on Monday, 23 August when a consignment of 1,800 will tip the total cattle traded between the two companies during the last 13 years to more than 100,000 head of cattle.

Agronomists to grow their skills at Naracoorte - 16 Aug 2010
More than 40 broadacre agronomists from South Australia and Victoria will converge on Naracoorte in SA’s south east from 17 to 19 August for the annual Elders Regional Agronomy Conference. The focus of the conference will be to update the knowledge of Elders agronomists on industry trends and developments which they can pass on to clients.

Livestock staff to beef up their skills at Tamworth - 6 Aug 2010
More than 30 livestock specialists from New South Wales will converge on the Tamworth region from 10 to 11 August for a tailored Elders livestock training course. The two-day theoretical and practical course is part of a nation-wide training program and will focus on all aspects of livestock, including handling, animal welfare, transport and how to build lasting client relationships.

Elders welcomes new wool customer solutions manager - 2 Aug 2010
As Australia’s largest trader of greasy wool, Elders has welcomed the highly respected Ken Meng back to Australia to take up the role of Wool Customer Solutions Manager. Mr Meng has worked in Elders’ Shanghai, China office since 2003 and has more than 35 years experience in the Chinese textile industry as well as time spent in Australia and New Zealand as a wool buyer for Chinese mills.

New Finance Deal for Grain Farmers - 30 Jul 2010
For the first time across Australia, farmers will be able to leverage their stored grain on-farm as security for a loan following an agreement between Elders Toepfer Grain (ETG) and Rural Bank. ETG Managing Director Mark Thiele said a combination of international market conditions and fluctuating prices in certain sectors meant farmers now want more control over their profit margins and maximising working capital was a critical component.

Elders launches Diploma of Agriculture - 28 Jul 2010
Elders has announced an industry-first Diploma of Agriculture that will see the leading agribusiness boost the number of industry graduates and expand its team of highly skilled specialists across Australia.

New Face at Elders Financial Planning - 7 May 2010
Elders Financial Planning (EFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Bendall as Regional Sales Manager, North.

Acquisition sows the seeds for global success - 6 Nov 2009
Elders today announced the acquisition of its seed company PlantTech by Adelaide-based seed supplier Seedmark.

Elders and AUSVEG forge strategic partnership - 28 Sep 2009
Elders Chief Operating Officer Mike Guerin and AUSVEG Chief Executive Officer Richard Mulcahy today announced that AUSVEG and Elders have forged a new strategic partnership.

Elders Toepfer Grain to offer growers on-farm warehouse program - 14 Sep 2009
Elders Toepfer Grain is set to add a new dimension to the nation’s grain storage and supply chain structure.

Historical China opens doors to an exciting new Australian tradition - 24 Aug 2009
The fine food market is an exciting niche opportunity in China which is now being targeted by some of the most established names – and traditions – in Australian agriculture.

Elders Toepfer Grain again among first accredited bulk wheat exporters to win renewal. - 14 Aug 2009
Elders Toepfer Grain has been named amongst the first group of wheat exporters to secure renewal of accreditation by Wheat Exports Australia.

Business as usual for Elders insurance - 31 Jul 2009
The management and provision of Elders insurance products and services to Elders clients is set to remain unchanged following today’s announcement of the sale of Elders Insurance Limited to QBE.

Opportunity knocks at Elders for young people - 14 Jul 2009
Young people with career aspirations in Australia’s rural sector are being offered the opportunity to apply for a national traineeship program with leading Australian agribusiness Elders Rural Services. Applications for the second intake of trainees are now open.

Investor Centre email error - 18 May 2009
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RabbitScan - a national-spot-a-rabbit campaign - 8 May 2009
Elders is a proud partner sponsor of RabbitScan, a nation-wide challenge for community and schools to help scientists map where rabbits are located.

Positive outlook for Elders Rural Services - 16 Feb 2009
Buoyed by the continuing demand for Australian agricultural commodities, Elders Rural Services has entered the second half of the current financial year with a positive outlook.