As an established and long-term major domestic supplier and exporter, Viterra connects growers with consumers in Australia and across the globe.
Viterra’s dedicated and experienced team of grain merchants buy directly from growers in Australia’s key growing areas and play an important role in facilitating these connections.
Viterra is one of the largest buyers and exporters of Australian wheat, barley, canola, pulses, sorghum and cotton. The business has accumulation offices in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Leading the South Australian team is Viterra Grain Merchant, Ben Harfield. Ben joined Viterra in 2019, bringing more than 25 years of experience across roles in buying and selling in the Australian grain industry, with a focus on South Australia.
Working alongside Ben are Viterra Grain Merchants, Dan Martens and Brittany Eisen. Dan has over 25 years’ experience across the industry, in particular working as a trade broker and in grower services roles. Brittany brings operational experience to the team having worked with growers at site for multiple years as a classifier and bunker operator at Pinnaroo.
Ben says the strength of the team lays in their extensive experience in the industry, coupled with a customer-focused approach.
“Our team can provide growers with an understanding of the market and its intricacies, and extensive connections through relationships which have been fostered across many years in the industry,” Ben says.
“We have a customer-oriented focus and endeavour to provide an individualised service to growers by providing options to suit their requirements.
“We regularly meet with local growers buying grain directly from them throughout the year, as well as attending grower events and field days.
“Our connections, knowledge and expertise is backed by the strength and financial security of Viterra’s global network.”
Growers working with Viterra benefit from the company’s direct relationships with customers around the world due to the company’s offices in key destination markets globally.
Viterra also offers five-day end of week payment terms and flexible deferred payment options to suit your cash flow requirements and business' needs.
Growers can talk to Viterra’s experienced team of grain merchants with any grain marketing inquiries by calling 1300 453 626.