7 January 2025

Basis Commodities and BALCO Australia visit GCC

During the last quarter of 2024, Basis Commodities and BALCO Australia embarked on a major marketing push through the GCC visiting dairy and equine customers benefiting from BALCO Australia’s oaten hay exports.

The delegation included BALCO Australia CEO, Rob Lawson, Basis Commodities Managing Director Chris Whitwell, and Basis Commodities General Manager Dubai, Musab Jafar.

Chris Whitwell, said it was a very busy few weeks, but well worth the time and investment.

“This is an important and expanding market for oaten hay, with the growth in dairy production in the region,” Mr Whitwell said.

“We’re pleased our connections in these areas have been able to assist BALCO Australia to expand into more markets and continue to grow and improve their oaten hay exports into the Middle East, while benefiting customers in the region with quality produce.”

While in Riyadh, the trio attended the 41st Saudi Agricultural Exhibition, which provided a valuable chance to further connect with the Saudi fodder market and gain valued insight into the country’s future plans in the sector. The busy schedule also included a seminar with participants from Kuwait Dairy Farmers Association.

“It was an honour to present to the association and tell our story while visiting our existing customers in Kuwait,” Mr Lawson said.

“There has been a tremendous effort by the BALCO Australia team over the years to invest in the cultivation, processing and exporting of our oaten hay.

“Being able to talk to that journey, and highlight the high quality produce coming from our Australian farmers and the benefits its having particularly within the dairy and equine industries give me great pride.”

Basis Commodities have been agents to BALCO Australia since 2018, assisting them to build relationships and export their oaten hay into the Middle East.

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