integration.Although the Barenbrug name was only formally adopted in Australia in 2018, following a unified global rebrand, the company’s presence in the region dates back more than 30 years. A key milestone was the acquisition of Heritage Seeds, a respected local seed company that provided a strong foothold and deep knowledge of the domestic market. Growth continued with the absorption of Seedmark in 2011 and the strategic acquisition of Blue Ribbon and Australian Premium Seeds in 2019. Each move represented a deliberate step forward in strengthening Barenbrug’s product diversity, expanding its customer base, and reinforcing its supply chain capabilities. Today, Barenbrug Australia operates as an agile and formidable force in the forage seed industry, maintaining a stronghold that stretches from the temperate pastures of Tasmania to the rugged cattle country of northern Queensland. STRATEGIC SYNERGY Operating under the expansive Royal Barenbrug Group offers a unique advantage. The company benefits from the global group’s long-term vision and broad strategic oversight, while retaining the flexibility to respond to regional market dynamics. “All the operational companies operate a little bit independently of the global group... so we can adapt to our local markets with some agility,” Dickson explains. This dual structure allows Barenbrug to maintain high standards and leverage international research while making locally informed decisions.“There is a real benefit in being part of a large business with a global network, but also having the ability still to be part of a family business and local entrepreneurship,” he adds. PRECISION BREEDING FOR LOCAL AND GLOBAL MARKETS Barenbrug Australia’s operation is driven by the development of high-performance forage seed genetics, also known as germplasm. The company’s primary focus is on serving the livestock industries, with tailored solutions for three major sectors: temperate red meat (encompassing beef and lamb), subtropical and tropical beef, and dairy. Each 15 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 06 BARENBRUG AUSTRALIA
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