Tresidder Insurance Brokers (Silver Corporate Member)

Tresidder Insurance Brokers was created over 20 years ago, when Brad Tresidder saw an opportunity in the market for an honest and transparent insurance partner for business. At Tresidders, it is our mission to strive to be outstanding in all we do for our clients, our people and our community.

Brad is the Founder and Executive Chairman at Tresidder Insurance Brokers, specialises in risk appraisals and assessment, large and complete insurance design, and large loss claims management. Our Found and Execute Brad Tresidder, holds qualification in Accounting, Commercial Law and Insurance. He has worked in the industry since 1997 and becoming a shareholder of a national firm at a young age, Brad has extensive experience within the mid market and corporate insurance sector.

Brad has ensured that the team at Tresidder’s have exceptional risk and insurance product knowledge extensive training and development programs he has initiated since starting the firm in 2009. Brad has a high expectation of the team and encourages a mentorship program so they can become the best version of themselves and be exceptional at what they do.

Brad and Cynthia Tresidder are active participants in the community, supporting many charities. Brad has participated in the NIBA (National Insurance Brokers Association) mentoring program and sits on additional Not-For-Profit boards that are particular to his community interests.

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.

Dr Alex-Kate Langfield (NSW)

Dr Alex-Kate Langfield has spent most of her life surrounded by chickens having been born and bred on a layer farm. She graduated from veterinary studies at university in 2018 and quickly became enthralled by the fast-paced nature of consultancy work in Sydney. In 2020, Dr Langfield moved to New Zealand to take up the offer of being Company Veterinarian for a large breeder company. After a year, and a pandemic, she moved back to Australia to fulfil the role of Company Veterinarian and Operations Manager at a large commercial layer operation. In 2022 Dr Langfield launched AKL Poultry Consulting after seeing the need for independent poultry consulting services throughout the egg industry.

While only recently established, AKL Poultry Consulting provides competitive, evidenced-based, and timely operational and veterinarian advice to poultry farms across NSW. AKL Poultry Consulting is currently looking at ways to expand and grow the outreach of this independent consulting firm, to add a bit of spice to the sector.

The experience Dr Langfield brings into consultancy is a combination of veterinary health and farm management, after having the privilege of being exposed to almost all aspects of cooperate operations in both a veterinary capacity, and operations capacity.  This business has provided the opportunity to utilise her experience to adapt to the evolving nature of the poultry industry.

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!

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!

Keans 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!

Elanco (Gold Corporate Member)

Our Vision

Food and Companionship Enriching Life.

Our Promise

Our promises to society, our customers and employees are to rigorously innovate to improve the health of animals and advocate for our customers while creating value through innovative products, expertise and service.

A global leader – Elanco is one of the world’s oldest and most trusted animal health companies. We provide an extensive range of innovative animal health products and knowledge services to pet owners, livestock producers and their advisors throughout the world. Founded in 1954, Elanco employs more than 9,000 people and markets more than 200 products across 90 countries. Its annual turnover is almost US $4.7 billion.

Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – Elanco’s approach to sustainability – called Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – is a framework of commitments focused on advancing the well-being of animals, people and the planet. In October 2020, Elanco became the first animal health company to launch comprehensive 2030 sustainability commitments aligned to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Elanco’s commitments include supporting our customers to reduce emissions on their farms, growing the product portfolio with environmental benefits, the adoption of sustainable packaging and the use of 100% renewable sources of electricity.

Innovation that counts – Elanco is a global leader in the research, development and commercialisation of products that improve the health and well-being of animals. Elanco is currently pursuing numerous new product development projects that will deliver even greater value to veterinarians, livestock producers and pet owners. Elanco operates the only dedicated animal health R&D facility owned by an animal health company in Australia.

World-class manufacturing – Elanco products are manufactured to U.S. FDA and other world-class quality standards at manufacturing sites in North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Australia. Every batch is assayed to ensure consistency and quality before distribution and use. Consistent quality means better results and satisfied customers.

Trusted solutions – Elanco markets an extensive range of parasiticides, anticoccidials, feed additives, performance enhancers, veterinary pharmaceuticals and environmental hygiene products. Our portfolio includes some of Australia’s best-known and most trusted animal health solutions used in the sheep, beef, poultry, pork and companion animal sectors.

 Expert knowledge – Elanco employs more than 100 highly experienced and motivated people in Australia across sales, marketing, technical services, regulatory, quality, consumer services, administration and research & development. Our brands, together with Elanco’s expert customer service and technical support, help to improve animal wellbeing while making livestock production more efficient, profitable and sustainable.

Industry and community participation – Elanco is committed to working closely with producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and stakeholders across the food chain. We are generous sponsors of numerous industry organisations and other initiatives that enhance the viability and prosperity of the Australian livestock industry. Elanco is actively involved in supporting local industry events and community activities.

For more information visit farmanimal.elanco.com/au  or contact Elanco Australasia Pty Ltd on
1800995709

Philip and Jane Szepe (VIC)

Kinross Farm is family owned and operated by Philip and Jane Szepe. We have been raising healthy hens and producing high quality eggs for over 50 years. Our main farm is located in the foothills of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range.

We manage every part of the egg production from growing day-old chicks to feed milling, grading and value adding. That way we can guarantee quality assurance for every single egg.

At Kinross Farm, we know that high quality fresh eggs come from healthy, well cared for hens. We’re committed to training and developing our Kinross Farm team to ensure top quality husbandry for our hens.

We have invested in modern facilities throughout Kinross Farm to ensure we deliver high quality nutrition and optimal husbandry to all our hens.

Once our eggs have been laid, we use state-of-the-art grading, warehousing, pasteurising and packaging equipment to ensure safe, fast and efficient delivery to our customers.

At Kinross Farm, we’re dedicated every step of the way to delivering you the best eggs in the business.

As we have grown, Kinross Farm now has multiple locations across North East, Central and Western Victoria. Kinross Farm currently employs approximately 200 highly trained and motivated people who manage the well-being of our hens, egg collection, grading and delivery – in essence the smooth operation of delivering eggs to market.

Dr Peter C. Scott (VIC)

Peter has spent 42 years working in the poultry livestock industry. His experience provides a holistic approach to all aspects regarding the management of poultry. He established Scolexia as an animal and avian health consultancy in 1989, a company now providing a diverse range of services in agribusiness. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, Asian Pacific Centre for Animal Health.

He is actively involved in a number of research areas including vaccine development, metagenomics, pathogenesis of avian diseases, nutrition, biosecurity, and food safety.

The combination of research and applied field experience coupled with involvement in industry and government policy has enabled a multi skilled approach to agribusiness management.  He is a member of the CCEAD, FSANZ, EADRA and NDV committees for Australia Eggs and has in collaboration with colleagues produced various documentation for the egg industry.

Other entities include Scolexia Project Management and the Environmental divisions, which are involved in the planning and development of intensive animal housing facilities and infrastructure.

He has a Ph. D in Veterinary Immunology.

Somerville Egg Farm (VIC)

Somerville Egg Farm is owned and operated by the Napolitano family and has been in business for over three decades. Our farmers hold generations of experience in the Australian agriculture industry and are dedicated to providing customers with premium eggs that are affordably priced. We are one of Victoria’s top sources for farm-fresh eggs produced to the highest standard of quality. Our team is passionate about caring for happy and healthy chooks, which results in eggs that are flavourful, fresh and full of nutrition.

We cater for both personal and professional customers, whether you’re looking to feed your family, stock your grocery store or cook our eggs in your cafe kitchen. Whether you live in or around Mornington Peninsula, or you’re based elsewhere in Victoria, we are happy to provide you with our free-range eggs and other products.

Diamond Valley Eggs (VIC)

Tony Nesci has been involved in the egg industry for over 60 years. Tony’s family were market gardeners when he was a child and Tony then branched out into egg farming following a career in sales.

Tony is a former Egg Farmers of Australia Director for Victoria so has contributed at a representative level for his state.

Tony has been involved in egg production running both a medium sized farm to experience with the building and operation of a large egg production business.

Tony’s farm Diamond Valley Eggs sells to local butchers and restaurants as well as supermarkets and eggs for processing. The egg business is a family one, run by Tony with the next generation, his son Nick joining the business in the last few years.

Specialised Breeders Australia (Platinum Corporate Member)

Specialised Breeders Australia is the largest supplier of day old chicks and point of lay pullets to the Australian egg industry. Based close to the Victorian city of Bendigo and employing approximately 140 staff, SBA supplies the world’s leading layer breeds, Hy-Line^® Brown and Lohmann Brown to Australian egg producers.

Regular importation of both Hy-Line and Lohmann genetic lines, combined with world class breeding, rearing, production and hatchery facilities ensure Specialised Breeders Australia consistently supply livestock of the highest quality to egg farms across Australia.

A team of Services Managers provide practical husbandry and technical support to customers nationwide.

Specialised Breeders Australia is a quality assured poultry breeder and supplier in Australia, having received certification for Quality Assurance (AS/NZS ISO 9001) and Food Safety (HACCP).

Tugrul Durali (QLD)

Tugrul Durali is a familiar face to Australian egg farmers as the representative for Avian Management Services.

The company researches new technology and supplies innovative equipment to nation’s egg and poultry sectors.

Some of these innovations include shed floor robots, to train young hens to nest and reduce the incidence of eggs being laid on floors, as well as bio-secure composting equipment for egg and poultry farms.

Tugrul’s knowledge of the egg sector stems from his days growing-up on his grandfather’s egg and broiler farm near Gallipoli in Turkey.

He graduated from University of Istanbul and Turkish Army Veterinary College as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) served as a Veterinarian Lieutenant in Horse & Dog Regiments.

After returning to civil life, he trained on poultry breeder health, management and artificial insemination in Israel.

In 2006, he moved to Australia and joined Red Lea Chicken and worked in various technical roles under the supervision of Dr Ben. After 12 years of production and management experience, he joined Alltech as Poultry Species Leader for Asia Pacific region.

After three years in Asia, Tugrul moved to New Zealand to manage the Bromley Park Hatchery Group’s meat and layer bird breeding operation. This included poultry ranging from pure lines to commercial lines. The operation involved three hatcheries and an accredited avian quarantine facility.

Tugrul eventually returned back to Sydney to set up his own consultancy. He serviced many poultry operations in Europe, Asia and China – including duck, layer, and broiler birds at different genetic levels.

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, he was contracted by Game Farm Pty Ltd – the largest quail, spatchcock and corn-fed chicken producer in Australia.  Tugrul completed several projects including: a new quail breeding facility, hatchery and commercial quail operation for supplying quail meat and eggs.

More recently, he moved to Brisbane due to his wife’s new role in University Queensland.

His focus with Avian Management Services has been involved in providing new technologies to Australian farmers to revolutionise on-farm waste management, feed milling technologies, shed floor efficiency and smart bird weighing and grading machines.

One such innovation is the T-Moov – a robot that takes care of ‘floor walking’ to train younger flocks to learn nesting skills. It is the only poultry robot with proven floor egg reduction results in Australia.

Another innovation is the Robust Biodrum Composter, which provides cost effective and bio-secure composting for all organic farms wastes including dead birds, used litter and reject eggs.

Andrew and Lisa Postregna (VIC)

Andrew and Lisa run Tamarix Poultry Farm in Bangholme Victoria.

Andrew’s father Gus (Agostino) began the egg business in the early 1960’s in Noble Park and after marrying Alma moved to Keysborough where a new farm was set up with Gus’s brothers in the early 1970’s. After the family parted ways, Gus set up another farm where Tamarix Poultry Farm is currently located.

Andrew and his wife Lisa are second generation farmers, traditionally producing cage eggs and recently having expanded to barn production. The business runs a multi-aged flock on the current site.

Andrew enjoys farming a nutritious product and building on his industry knowledge by attending egg seminars in Australia and abroad.

The current site has a shop front called White & Yolk being a highlight of the Tamarix business. Visitors to the shop love to have a picture taken in front of the big golden egg!

For more information check out their website – http://tamarix.com.au/

Tom and Jo Moore (NSW)

Tom and Jo from Tenterfield have worked hard as first-generation egg farmers to take on board new and cutting edge practices at their free range egg farm.

With an increasing demand for production, the family commenced egg farming in 2015 and New England Free Range Eggs have gone from strength to strength. Tom and Jo enjoyed designing their farm but could see straight away that there must be a better way to keep free range birds. Tom then applied for and was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship to investigate the future of housing systems for free range egg production. With that knowledge in hand, they expanded into rearing birds in a aviary rearing system. With enough scale to custom rear for other producers, they are very excited for the future of their birds and their excellent performance.

Moore Eggs, New England Free Range Eggs have won multiple Australian Food Awards’ medals and hope to continue to improve how they produce eggs into the future.

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.