Industry: Seed Merchants
Number of processors |
1 |
Number employed |
5 |
1. Description of Operation:
Distribution to wholesale agents, and retailers, a complete range of temperate pasture grass and clover seed.
2. Extent and Location of Operations:
Seed is sourced from local regional producers, from Ballarat, from South East of South Australia (major temperate seed producing areas in southern Australia) and New Zealand. Sub clover is produced in Rutherglen\Corowa region, Perennial and Annual Ryegrasses, Tall Fescue and Cocksfoot in the Mansfield area. 50% of seed handled by this merchant is produced in the North East Region.
3. Employment and Labour Requirements
a. Number of Merchants (Temperate Pasture Seeds)
One in North East Region, 5 others in Victoria including Albury
b. Number Regularly Employed
5 people employed full time.
4. Production Trends Over the Next Five Years:
a. Projected:
It is unlikely there will be any increase in the number of merchants, but there is an expectation of an increase in demand for seed.
Extracted from the Bright Report
