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At Rabobank, we have a deep understanding of farming life and are passionate about supporting our clients to grow.

They tell us again and again what they like about Rabobank and the many reasons they bank with us. From the value they place on their relationship managers’ close connection to their business and the importance of having a bank that backs them for the long term, to the benefits of tapping into our well of knowledge and networks.

Here’s what our clients have to say about us…


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Anderson Family

Anderson Family, Flinders Island

Among the fields of shiny black cattle grazing Tasmania’s Flinders Island, Scott and Anna Anderson’s white faced Poll Herefords are a glaring anomaly.

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Lawrie Family

Lawrie Family, Gogango

Buoyed by childhood memories of lush grass growing well above the ute bonnet, central Queensland grazier Andrew Lawrie has dedicated his farming life to restoring health into his depleted soils.

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Oliver Family, Temora

Oliver Family, Temora

By staying flexible and making the most of opportunities as they come along, Rob and Helen Oliver have been able to continuously build up their mixed farming business.


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Cook Family

Cook Family, Dandaragan

After questioning their traditional farming practices David and Joan Cook eventually made the bold decision in 2000 to become one of the early adopters of organic production.

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Sheather Family, Biggara Valley

Sheather Family, Biggara Valley

With four generations of the family living on their dairy property, ongoing business improvement and succession planning go hand-in-hand for husband and wife team, Craig and Jo Sheather.

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Brunckhorst Family, Isisford

Brunckhorst Family, Isisford

Whatever the challenge, nothing has been able to keep down western Queensland wool growers Rob and Pauline Brunckhorst, who have come out on top every time.

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Gardiner Family, Bamawm

Gardiner Family, Bamawm

It was joint careers in agriculture that brought together dairy farmers Mark and Ann Gardiner, leading not only to marriage and family, but to the establishment of their now thriving business.


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Graham Family

Graham Family, Coolac

Brothers James and Jock Graham come from a traditional family farm, and embracing their entrepreneurial spirit has led to the creation of a business enterprise that spans a diverse range of entities.

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Campbell Tait, Dairy Farmer, Ashburton

Water efficiency is a critical part of Campbell’s success, so he set up his farm with pivots, moisture probes and variable rate irrigators to improve sustainability.


Will MacSmith, Sheep Producer, Orange

Deane and Henry Goode, Sheep and Wool Producers, Kingston

The Goode family are creating a premium for their wool in overseas markets through genetics and breeding.


Ian Stanley, Grain Grower, Marmion

Ian Stanley, Grain Grower, Marmion

Ian is using waste from eucalyptus oil and turning it into renewable energy, which could potentially be enough to run their farming operation.


Barry Irvin, Dairy farmer & Executive Chairman of Bega Cheese, Bega

Barry Irvin, Dairy Farmer & Executive Chairman of Bega Cheese, Bega

As a farmer and the head of Bega Cheese, Barry understands the importance of leaving the land in a better order for the next generation.

Greg and Sally Chappell, Beef Producers, Glenn Innes

Greg and Sally Chappell, Beef Producers, Glenn Innes

African Love Grass may be a weed for some farmers, but for Greg and Sally it has become a valuable source of high protein feed.


Ian Gourley, Dryland Cotton Grower, Narrabri

Ian Gourley, Dryland Cotton Grower, Narrabri

Ian is part of a local group working to find long term solutions to improve moisture held in soil.


Jamie and Melita Jurgen, Horticulture and Cane Growers, Bowen

Jamie and Melita Jurgen, Horticulture and Cane Growers, Bowen

On their farm Jamie and Melita are passionate about increasing soil health, while creating an environmentally friendly eco system.

David and Danielle Statham, Supply Chain Innovation, Moree

David and Danielle Statham, Supply Chain Innovation, Moree

David and Danielle created Fibre Trace, a tool to assist with tracing their cotton through the entire supply chain from farm to garment.


James Walch, Sheep Producer, Campbell Town

James Walch, Sheep Producer, Campbell Town

James has a strong Landcare ethos and has been working with nature to encourage the return of endangered native grassland.


Edwina Beveridge, Pig Producer, Young

Edwina Beveridge, Pig Producer, Young

Edwina has turned waste into a valuable resource using methane from the piggery as renewable energy which powers a whole farming operation.


Steven, Freda & Pieter-Taco Bierema, Intensive Cropping, Ashburton

Steven, Freda & Pieter-Taco Bierema, Intensive Cropping, Ashburton

Advocates of early adaptors of technology, the Bierema’s are always looking to find the right balance between sustainability and profitability.

 Tyler Family, Tongala

Tyler Family, Tongala

Over the last 30 years of growing their farm business, Andrew & Robyn Tyler have been ready to adapt and make the most of opportunities along the way.

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Corkhill Family

Ranford Family, Eyre Peninsula

Whether it is a hot pink chaser bin to raise awareness of breast cancer or trialling warm season crops in winter, Ben and Kathy Ranford don’t shy away from trying something new.

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Corkhill Family

Modra Family, Port Lincoln

When South Australian farmer Mark Modra talks about his cropping and livestock enterprise, there are common threads throughout: sustainability, simplicity, resilience.

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Corkhill Family

Harvey Family, Western Flat

South Australian sheep producers Martin and Kirsty Harvey have weathered many challenges over the years but are now reaping the rewards of taking calculated risks.

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Gardiner Family, Coleambally

Gardiner Family, Coleambally

For Trent, Jenny and Chris Gardiner, a lucrative niche market and high cotton yields have been major benefits to come out of running their business as a real family affair.


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Corkhill Family

Corkhill Family, Boorowa

While livestock and in particular wool remains the primary business of the Corkhill family, the latest generation is not resting on these foundations.


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Pirrottina Family

Kadwell Family, Crookwell

The high elevation and relative isolation of the region has made it a haven for growing vegetable crops with little disease pressure.

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Minnamurra Pastoral Company

Minnamurra Pastoral Company, NSW

David Reid, part owner, Minnamurra Pastoral Company had not thought of changing his herd dynamics until his then GM visited the US and Canada.

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Sinclair Family, Alexandra

Sinclair Family, Alexandra

Dick and Cally Sinclair see scale and succession as the biggest challenges, prompting them to adhere to a business focus that led to more than tripling the land size of their operation.

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Glenlee Cattle Company

Glenlee Cattle Company, Rockhampton

With 30 years’ experience in the beef industry, Rockhampton cattle producer Geoff Coombes knows a good beast when he sees one.

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Barham Avocados

Barham Avocados, Barham

Tim and Katrina Meyers know their irrigation has to be accurate, so they use a moisture probe connected to their smart phone.

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The Grove

The Grove, Condamine

On his Queensland property, The Grove Condamine, Godfrey Morgan recognises that flexibility is the doorway to success.

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G Spinks Nominees

G Spinks Nominees, Kyalite

As global demand for protein continues to grow, third generation farmer Gavin and Andrea Spinks are honing their own lamb production. 

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Bowles Farm

Bowles Farm, Mead

Victorian dairy farmers Gary and Diane Bowles believe improving genetics in their herd is the catalyst for both increased production and profitability. 

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Rabobank client - Mayer family

Mayer Family, Banksmeadow

While F Mayer now employs 160 people and is an Australian market leader in gourmet food imports joint Managing Director Robbie Mayer... "

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Rabobank client - Scotney family

Scotney Family, Moora

John Scotney was working as an accountant in London in the early 90s when his father called him home with the opportunity to... "

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Corkhill Family

Finger Family, Gippsland

Starting your own business from scratch is tough – but Simon and Lauren Finger have not only survived… they’ve thrived.


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Huon Aquaculture, Tasmania

Huon Aquaculture have been involved in the Tasmanian salmon farming industry from the beginning, but it was by no means an overnight success.

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Gallagher Family, Innisfail

The path that Pat Gallagher took to become patriarch of one of the biggest family owned banana operations in Australia is not your traditional one..."

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Armitgate Family

Armitage Family, Cecil Plains

Stuart Armitage is a man who is passionate about Australia's cotton industry. For the past 40 years, Stuart's family has farmed 'Wamara, ..."

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Sorace Family, Yarra Valley

Meeting the growing demands of consumers is not only a challenge, it's a must for any business to succeed. Vince Sorace, a strawberry producer .. "

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Pirrottina Family

Pirrottina Family, WA

Growing up on a coral atoll 70km out in the Indian Ocean would be an unusual upbringing by most standards, but not for Justin Pirrottina.

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Cossar Family, Charlton

David and Jennifer Cossar run a hay and cropping operation around 15 minutes south of Charlton, a town that has overcome its fair share... "

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Grapeland, Robinvale

This recipe for an effective family business seems to be a successful one for the Costantinos and from their humble 20 acre beginnings ..."

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Proteaflora, Monbulk

David Mathews of Proteaflora, the largest Protea nursery in Australia says his family fell into growing Proteas almost by accident ... "

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Corkhill Family

Manning Family, Mansfield

For beef producers Rod and Rodda Manning, Rabobank’s Executive Development Program was a turning point in the expansion of their farm business.

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Australian case study

Ingram Family, Emerald

"Cautiously optimistic’, it’s an overused phrase, but for many farmers cropping in Central Queensland (CQ), it captures the current emotions perfectly..."

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Gordon Family, Cohuna

For Victorian dairy farmers Ross and Janette Gordon, 2016 has been one of their tougher years. Their farm, south-west of Cohuna in Victoria, supplies ..."

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Caudo Family, Cadell

When Western Australian mining industry business owners and keen water skiers Christine and Joe Caudo came across a small farm on the... "

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Chalker Family, Cowra

After six generations farming sheep on the Wombeyan Caves in New South Wales, Peter and Alison Chalker made the decision to head west..."

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Griffin Family, Westbury

The Griffin family’s love of dairy farming dates back to 1920 when Chris’ grandfather bought a 52 hectare dairy farm, “Springdale”, in Westbury, in the Gippsland region of Victoria.

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Richens Family, Kamarah

Richens Family, Kamarah

A huge commitment to innovation and technology have paved the way for Brad and Joan Richens to improve moisture conservation and soil health on their cropping property.

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Quartermaine Family, Dowerin

Quartermaine Family, Dowerin

Modern farming methods have been a game changer in moisture management and have been key to the Quartermaines achieving decent yields despite unpredictable weather.

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