MELBOURNE agribusiness Fox & Lillie Rural (FLR) has opened its latest wool store in Bellholme\u202fRoad Goornong, approximately thirty kilometres north west of Bendigo.<\/p>\n
The new store expands on the family-owned business’ operations in the region, offering a range of direct wool buying, broking and wool marketing options, plus Australian Wool Testing Authority and direct to export\/shipping services.<\/p>\n
Other provisions include wool storage, quick turnaround from shed to auction, tendering, private trade and store door buying with prompt payment and on-farm pickup.<\/p>\n
FLR regional brokerage manager Alister Carr said the strength of the new store will be its focus on growers and “keeping it local.”<\/p>\n
“We work to provide the best services and advice that support our regional clients and improves their bottom line,” he said.<\/p>\n
“FLR also (has) a strong focus on supporting local communities. We employ local staff, use local suppliers where possible and sponsor many local events and clubs.”<\/p>\n
The Bendigo wool store will also provide access to Fox & Lillie Group’s full Agri Services offering.<\/p>\n
This includes livestock and property services and strong connections to Fox & Lillie, the company’s wool trading, exporting, and early-stage processing business.<\/p>\n
Mr Carr said the vertical integration with Fox & Lillie means woolgrowers can connect directly with international wool users, providing important selling advantages and comprehensive market information.<\/p>\n
“We’re very excited that our Bendigo wool store is now operational and I look forward to working with wool growers in the region to deliver healthy returns and marketing opportunities for their enterprises,” he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MELBOURNE agribusiness Fox & Lillie Rural (FLR) has opened its latest wool store in Bellholme\u202fRoad Goornong, approximately thirty kilometres north west of Bendigo. The new store expands on the family-owned business’ operations in the region, offering a range of direct wool buying, broking and wool marketing options, plus Australian Wool Testing Authority and direct to […]<\/p>\n