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Brian Ahmed
VIC Director
- A second-generation egg farmer, Brian has been part of the Australian egg industry from an early age. His parents established L.T’s Egg Farm in 1970, located in Werribee South, laying the foundations for a strong family-run operation.
- In 2000, Brian returned his focus to the family farm, where he diversified the business to ensure its long-term sustainability in a changing agricultural landscape. Over the years, he has worked across free-range, barn, and caged production systems, bringing a broad and practical understanding of the industry.
- Today, he continues to operate conventional and furnished cage systems, with a strong focus on efficiency, animal care, and business viability.
- He is married to Nuge, and together they have two daughters, with the whole family actively involved in the farm. Outside of work, he keeps things simple — his favourite way to enjoy eggs is fried, sunny-side up, with a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Kate Mason
WA Director
- Katie has been involved in the egg industry since 2005, beginning at just 19 years of age with 150 chickens on her husband’s family farm in Kojonup. What started as a small operation has grown into a thriving, multi-enterprise family business built on hard work, innovation, and a deep passion for agriculture.
- Katie Joy’s Free Range Eggs was the original brand established on the Kojonup broad-acre farm, where the family also operates a seed and grain cleaning business, grows, processes, and packages rolled oats for human consumption, and runs merino ewes for wool alongside cross-bred lambs. In 2021, the business expanded to a second farm located just 25 minutes from the CBD, branded as Mason’s Family Farm. This farm celebrates family at its core, with each egg size named after the Mason children — Big Barrie’s, Jumbo Jack’s, Amazing Asha’s, Little Lucy’s, and Tiny Tess’s. In 2023, a third farm was added to the operation, a broiler farm contracted to Baiada, located just minutes from the metro egg farm.
- Together with her husband, Rhyce, Katie manages all three farms while also playing an active leadership role within the egg industry. She has served on the Commercial Egg Producers of Western Australia committee since 2012, participated in initiatives such as the Woolworths Agricultural Business Scholarship, and was awarded a prestigious Nuffield Scholarship in 2013. Through this scholarship, Katie travelled internationally to explore how farmers communicate with consumers and build trust in food production. In 2025, she was elected as the Western Australia Director on the Egg Farmers of Australia Board.
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Haley Grace
Administration Assistant
- Bringing over ten years of experience across administration, insurance operations, client management, and the small business sector.
- Most recently, she has worked as the office administrator for a family construction business.
- Haley resides in Emu Park with her husband, David, and their two young boys, Jarlie and Koa.
- How do you like your eggs? Poached
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Kylie Jackson
Organisation Coordinator
- Administration Background with over 20 years’ experience
- Former career: Office Manager for seven years for Federal Member of Parliament and Assitant Minister, other roles include Human resources and Contract Mangement.
- Kylie resides in Rockhampton with her husband, Lachlan, and their three children — Georgia, Lucy, and James.
- How do you like your eggs? Eggs benedict
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Melinda Hashimoto
CEO
- Farmer’s daughter from a small beef property (Brahman cross)
- Reside in Rockhampton
- Former career roles include:
- Adviser to Ministers for Agriculture at Federal and State Levels and QLD Department of Trade and Investment.
- Portfolio areas: poultry, pork, horticulture, wine, emerging industries, and bovine genetics
- Married to Ryo (pronounced Rio), bereaved parents of only daughter
- How do you like your eggs? Hard boiled
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Andy Crocker
QLD Director
- Andy was appointed as the CEO of McLean Farms in December 2021. McLean Farms was established by Arthur and Hope McLean in Pittsworth in 1950, from which it grew to the thriving agricultural business that it is today, servicing the Australian and international egg markets through Sunny Queen. Serving as a director on the Sunny Queen Board, he is committed to contributing to a deep understanding of the important role eggs play in sustainably nourishing an ever-expanding world.
- Andy has a BSc. Livestock Production degree, majoring in animal nutrition, and an MBA from Henley Management College (UK). He spent 23 years working for Astral Foods, a leading integrated poultry producer listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. He served as Managing Director of Meadow Feeds, South Africa’s largest animal feed manufacturer producing 1.4 million tonnes of feed per year, and later Managing Director of Astral’s Commercial Poultry Division, processing 5.2 million broiler birds per week. These roles included his involvement as an executive director on the Astral Foods Board.
- Believing absolutely in the importance of family, Andy is happily married to Ashleigh and devoted to their children, Abigail and Steven. He enjoys mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, and snowboarding. He is passionate about flying, holding both aeroplane and helicopter licences.
- As a director of Queensland United Egg Producers (QUEP), Andy is honoured to represent Queensland on the Egg Farmers of Australia (EFA) Board and looks forward to actively participating in the association’s future success.
QLD United Egg Producers
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Brett Langfield
Chair, NSW Director
Brett is the Managing Director – Poultry of the Langfield Family’s vertically integrated egg production business with rearing, laying, feed milling and transport for eggs and feed. Working with his brothers Simon and Justin they continued to build the business that was established by their parents in 1967. Located in the Young and Temora regions in central NSW the business continues to supply quality eggs to the Australian consumers as well as supplying feed for poultry layer customers in NSW.
Brett has lived in the Young area his entire life and with his wife Leigh, they have 4 adult children. Brett is very thrilled to have 2 of their children working in the poultry industry which he is so passionate about. With 3 grandchildren, and all living locally, Brett and Leigh enjoy as much time as possible with the kids and helping their parents.
Brett enjoys motor bike riding both on road and dirt bike as well as snow skiing. Also keen to watch and attend V8 Supercar races and weekends. If he can get away from the day to day business he enjoys time spent on the south coast of NSW with Leigh and walking on beach and relaxing.
Brett has been part of the NSW Farmers Egg Committee for over 20 years and has been chair for many years. Also represented Australian Egg Industry Association in 1998 prior to the change to Australian Eggs. Prior to 2024, have been the Egg Farmers of Australia NSW Alternate Director which has now progressed to the NSW Director role.
Election of Chair – Egg Farmers of Australia in November 2024 is a humbling and exciting part of my continued life in the Australian Egg Industry. I intend to build on the successes of the EFA past and try and bring all egg producers along for the ride.
1992 – present NSW Farmers Egg Committee member
1997 – 2009 NSW Farmers Egg Committee Chair
1997 – 2009 NSW Farmers Executive Council member
1998 Australian Egg Industry Association Committee member
2015 – present NSW Farmers Egg Committee Chair
2015 – present NSW Farmers Executive Council member
Present Egg Farmers of Australia – NSW Director
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Bede & Narelle Burke – Glenwarrie Partnership (NSW)
- Australian Eggs Board Director
- Former EFA Chair and NSW Director
- Egg Production Style: Caged
- Tamworth farmer of 1400 hectares
- Mixed cropping, grazing of beef cattle, feed lotting, prime lambs, and egg production enterprise
- Egg production in 4 age groups with an integrated feed milling system
- Chairman of Tamworth Rural, Director of Australian Eggs and Deputy Captain of NSW Rural Fire Services – Tamworth Branch
- Married to Narelle, farming for 38 years with four adult sons and two daughters
- Former Brownhill Cup Winner for sustainable farming
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Ian Wilson – Fremantle Eggs Company (WA)
- Former career: Along with the farm, Ian and his father and two brothers were also successful as hobby racehorse trainers and breeders, and enjoyed quite a lot of success throughout the 80’s and 90’s.
- Australian Egg Board Director
- Former WA Egg Farmers of Australia Director
- 3rd Generation Free Range egg farmer, who has 15,000 hens and produces around 12,000 eggs per day.
- Ian employs his two brothers, two nieces, and 5 part-time staff, and about 3 years ago his daughter Rachel also joined the family business full-time. making 4 generations of Wilson egg farmers.
- Ian, along with his wife Sandra also have a son (Callum) and another daughter (Stephanie) who both live in Melbourne.
- How do you like your eggs? Poached
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Gallagher (formerly Tresidder Insurance Brokers) (Silver Corporate Member)
Tresidder Insurance Brokers joined with Gallagher, one of Australia’s largest and most respected insurance brokers, in April 2025.
Our team of brokers have worked closely with the egg industry since 2011 providing expert advice on the unique risks and challenges your businesses face. Now with the backing of a global network and access to world class resources, we are well positioned to continue to support your growth, design insurance for your complex needs and manage routine claims on your behalf.
Our insurance solution can help cover you for:
- Livestock loss from disease (AI, SE etc)
- Investigations by government authorities – providing cover for your legal costs
- Property and legal liability covers.
Choosing the right coverage is crucial and partnering with a trusted advisor makes all the difference. Our expert brokers can tailor insurance solutions to suit your specific needs, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – growing your business.
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Martin Rohde – Rohde Egg Co. (SA)
The Rohde family have been producing eggs in the pristine surrounds of Tarlee, on the southern edge of the Clare Valley for over 65 years.
In the 1950s, Ian and Jill Rohde purchased a few layer hens with the purpose to provide supplementary income to their cropping and sheep farm. Over the years the business has continued to grow and transitioned through generations. Ian & Jill’s son, John and wife, Ange worked tirelessly through the early 2000s to establish a brand that was on shelves across the state.
In recent years, John and Ange’s children have started to make their own impact on the multi-generational business. The enterprise has evolved to become Rohde Egg Co. which consists of two farms, the original based at Tarlee, Rohde’s Free Range Eggs and the recently acquired Blewitt Springs Free Range Eggs, near McLaren Vale.
The Rohde family’s passion for the egg industry is passing through generations and their mission is to continue producing eggs for South Australian households for years to come.
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Dr. Alex-Kate Langfield (NSW)
Director & Senior Veterinarian – HatchHouse
Dr Alex-Kate Langfield is a poultry veterinarian with a lifelong connection to the egg industry. Raised on a commercial layer farm, she brings firsthand insight into the realities of poultry production—insight that now drives her strategic and veterinary leadership at Hatch House.
Since graduating with a degree in veterinary science in 2018, Alex-Kate has built a unique career spanning both corporate veterinary consultancy and commercial farm operations. Her journey has taken her from high-pressure consulting roles in Sydney, to overseeing breeder health in New Zealand, to managing large-scale layer operations back in Australia, often holding dual roles across health and operations.
Now as Director and Senior Veterinarian at Hatch House, Alex-Kate leads with a sharp focus on evidence-based practice, practical outcomes, and industry adaptability. She works closely with egg producers to enhance bird health, optimise performance, and future-proof production systems through tailored veterinary and operational strategies. Her passion lies in blending veterinary science with commercial insight to support a thriving, sustainable egg industry.
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Lallemand Animal Nutrition (Gold Corporate Member)
We are Lallemand Animal Nutrition – a global leader in the science of fermentation – and a primary producer of yeast and bacteria. Our passion is harnessing microorganisms to optimise animal well-being and performance, forage management, and the animal environment. We remain unwavering in our commitment to helping our industry partners and farmers sustainably feed a growing global population through improved animal performance – and enhancing the well-being of livestock & companion animals.
We provide the broadest range of innovative microbial products, services and solutions for customers around the world. We deliver tailor-made services according to your specific needs and offer expert technical support to ensure the optimal application and efficacy of our solutions.
Leveraging the natural power of yeast and bacteria, we develop, produce and market highly technical products including probiotics, silage inoculants, and microbial derivatives. Using sound science, proven results and knowledge from experience, we apply the right strains for the right applications.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition is Specific for your Success!
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Fenech Family Farm (NSW)
We are a proud family business that has been operating for over 60 years. Established by Charlie and Rose Grima (as C&R Grima) in the 1960s, the farm has been managed by three generations of family members. In 2003, upon their retirement, Charlie and Rose passed the farm onto their daughter Marion and her husband Joe; who then changed the business name to Fenech Family Farm. Joe and his son Matthew are the current owners. Throughout the years, our values and work ethic remain unchanged. We are committed to providing our customers with quality products, efficient service and affordable prices.
We are current members of Australian Eggs and NSW Farmer’s Association. We also have a 5 star rating from the NSW Food Authority. We ensure that we keep up to date with the latest research and technology within our industry. We are also constantly updating our skills, services and products available to meet our customers’ needs.
Our customers are our number one priority. Indeed, we pride ourselves on our loyal and growing customer base, both local and from all four corners of Sydney. We love the fact that our customers (many of whom are second generation customers) tell us that when it comes to eggs and other farm products they wouldn’t shop anywhere else!
Our philosophy is a simple one: To grow and source the freshest eggs, game meat and seasonal produce for our customers.
As our business has grown, we have been fortunate enough to employ a number of staff to assist us with the day to day running of our farms, retail outlet and wholesale operations. It takes a lot of work to successfully manage a modern day farm. We have a fantastic team of staff who each play their part to keep Fenech Family Farm going strong. This includes picking eggs, grading eggs, farmhand work, delivery drivers for wholesale deliveries, retail staff in our shop, office staff and management. Every single member of our staff plays an important role in the successful running of Fenech Family Farm. We are very proud of our wonderful team!
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Emelia & Harley Kean – Kean’s Free Range Eggs (VIC)
Kean’s Free Range Eggs are a third generation family owned and operated farm.
We have been producing and selling eggs since 1952 and we are highly committed to caring for our hens and providing top quality fresh free range eggs to our customers.
We are situated just outside of Bendigo in Central Victoria (about a two hour drive from Melbourne) in the quiet bush land of the Whipstick Forest.
All our free range yards are well under the 10,000 birds per hectare standard, giving all of our birds plenty of space to roam freely, flap, scratch, dig and carry out their natural behaviour.
We deliver weekly, servicing restaurant, café, retail and catering customers in Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Country Victoria.
We are passionate about the health and welfare of our hens and for us to produce a top quality egg, it is vital to us to have happy hens and we pride ourselves on having exactly that!
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Darren Letton
Director SA & TAS
- Glenview Poultry Farm is a family owned and run business that has been established in the Riverland for 55 years. My wife Sharon and I manage the farm together.
- Glenview poultry farm houses 28000 hens with 16000 as cage and 12000 as free range ranging at around 4000 birds per ha.
- In the next few years we are looking at increasing our free range production to keep up with market demands.
Chair
Commercial Egg Farmers Association South Australia and Tasmania
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Dr Rod Jenner (QLD)
Dr Rod Jenner is a poultry vet and owner of Rosetta Management Consulting.
In conjunction with Stephen Page, Rod developed the Antimicrobial Stewardship Framework Guideline for the egg industry.
Rod continues to provide support to industry on antimicrobial issues to help further the understanding of egg farmers to review, develop and implement best practice.
Rod has been a key supporter of Egg Farmers of Australia in providing technical poultry knowledge through the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry process.
