Guar Bean – A new industry for Northern Australia...Focus on steps to create required systems to...
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Guar Bean – A new industry for Northern
Australia
AGCGuar in Australia’s NorthProducts & MarketsIntegration into NorthPartnerships / ProjectsThe Future.
Australian Guar CompanyVision: To lead a sustainable Australian Guar Production & Processing Business, by increasing the value delivered to both growers & customers.
Mission: Deliver Guar Products of Quality & Consistency to consumers from world-class Australian Grain growers dedicated to industry leading practices.
Focus on steps to create required systems to deliver an integrated business from:Planting seed research & release to-Quality grain production to-Industry leading processing to-World Class Product manufacturing.
Recognised as Significant Grain Legume.Be a part of Northern Australian Agricultural
DevelopmentContribute significantly to agricultural
growth in marginal or remote regions.Strengthen Global position of Australia as
preferred source of 1st Class Guar Products.
Our Objectives
Still No Industry after 40 Years?? –WHY?No Selection of pure seed varieties, with high yield & regional adaptation.No grower BMP. Lack of R&D on where, why, when, how & what.Weak/Inconsistent demand & price.No market for lower grades
TOP 2 ISSUES….No processing & manufacturing in Australia.Guar is the only NATURAL FRAC GEL
GrainProtein Source
Forage Hay Silage Cover CropFresh Bean Market
GreatestUntappedAgriculturalResource
Features & Benefits of Guar Drought tolerant & heat loving plant
Legume – fixes Atmospheric Nitrogen
Low production costs = Lower Risk
Capacity as a multi-purpose enterprise
Reduced level of pests (insects/diseases)
Localised “primary” processing.
Composition of GuarHull 22%
Protein 48%Endosperm 30%
• Millions Hectares Pastoral Country• WA – Kimberley / West Pilbara• NT – Katherine / Barkly• QLD – Gulf to Darling Down• All with varying strategies to
manage agriculture & diversity.
Low Protein EnvironmentLong distances (cost of protein)Significant Resources (Land & Water)Changes in Livestock MarketsLocal meatworksExpanding Oil & Gas resources
Protein source - pastoral or intensive sectors.Local Processing = Cheaper ProteinAble to expand market reach - ExportsDevelop drought proofing strategiesMake Supply Chain “Local” = Efficient
Diversification = Risk Management
Guar in Northern Australia
Seed Variety Development Seed Sales for Fodder Crops / Cover CropsStrategic R&D Activities – Best ManagementRegional Variety Evaluation TrialsGrain Yield / Quality & Agronomic PackageProtein Meal provision for stockfeedFodder Production & qualityHay & Silage ManagementSupply Chain Analysis & Development
Planned Activity 2014/15
Import DisplacementDiversity for Grain GrowersRegional development in expansion projectsProductivity & Sustainability of Pastoral
Enterprises & Communities.Development in Industries like AquacultureInnovation in Food, Environmental &
Agricultural products and applications.
Economic Value of Guar Down‐Under
India 79%
Pakistan2%
USA 18%
EU1%
Origination 2014 YTD
-100,0000
100,000200,000300,000400,000500,000600,000700,000800,000900,000
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
South Australia Imports (kg/annum)
020,00040,00060,00080,000
100,000120,000140,000160,000180,000200,000
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Northern Territory Imports (kg/annum)
Forage / Fodder / Cover crop planting seed available.Stockfeed whole beans availableSeed Development (Watermelon growers looking for alternative)Test Production/Processing suitability
Demand for quality gum increasing (South Australia) at a premium price.Demand for protein increasing in the north to meet market developmentsGuar is able to fit multiple production systems, and support many Industries.Perfectly suited to Northern Australia