About Terra Ag
Who we are
Terra Ag Services is a rural supplies business established in 2013 by three local agribusiness partners. Based in Griffith NSW and expanding to Swan Hill in 2020. Terra Ag supplies the Western Riverina and North West Victoria, with a full range of farming inputs and agronomic services to support our valued customers.
With its experienced Agronomic team and Merchandise staff, Terra Ag aims to provide clients with industry leading agronomic support and local farming insight.
With the addition of Terra Ag Fuel and Terra Ag Rural Agencies the group is able to supply our farmers and business clients with a complete agribusiness service with local expertise both in store and on farm.
Terra Ag will continue to grow and prosper whilst we are vigilant in ensuring customers are successful and highly competitive in their farming sectors.
OUR TEAM
Terra Ag Services
Griffith
Terra Ag Services Griffith and Swan Hill specialises in broad acre winter crops (dryland and irrigated), Cotton, Rice, Maize, Viticulture, and Animal Production.
Terra Ag has trading arrangements with all major R&D companies and suppliers to the agribusiness sector. This close supplier relationship ensures our clients receive the latest and best quality products to ensure maximised returns.
Mark Zanatta
PRINCIPAL/SENIOR AGRONOMIST
0499 629 777
Over 20 years agronomy experience in intensive broad acre agriculture, viticulture and water.
Trent Anderson
DIRECTOR/MERCHANDISE MANAGER
0459 629 777
20 years Management experience in retail ag. Specialising fertiliser, animal Health and administration.
Nicholas Colpo
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
0448630177
Nicholas is a CA qualified accountant, he has previous experience in corporate and tax advisory, and has previously worked at multiple top 100 accounting firms.
Jordan Beltrame
STORE MANAGER
0434 582 439
Specialising in merchandise sales, fertiliser orders, general products and logistics
Mitch Salvestro
JUNIOR AGRONOMIST & STOREMAN
0427 681 449
Agronomist working with Dryland and Irrigation clients to utilise precision ag, mapping and VRT technologies.
Dean Andrighetto
SENIOR AGRONOMIST
0459 239 387
Senior Agronomist specialising Irrigated and dryland cropping systems. Proficient precision ag.
Swan Hill
Ben Pumpa
SENIOR AGRONOMIST
0419853731
bpumpa@terraag.com.au
Over 20 years agronomy experience, servicing the Victorian Mallee and southern NSW. Crops including Wheat, Barley, Lentils, Peas, vetch, canola, Oaten Hay and Rice.
Dylan Fox
AGRONOMIST
0429219070
dfox@terraag.com.au
Over 7 years’ experience servicing the Vic mallee, from Swan Hill to Hopetoun. Specialising in sound agronomy, practical solutions and precision agronomy.
Marty Barber
STOREMAN/DELIVERIES
0408577315
mbaber@terraag.com.au
Marty has been in the industry for over 10 years, always providing great back up service and keeping everyone entertained.
Joe Fox
AGRONOMIST
0400863560
jfox@terraag.com.au
Over 10 years’ experience in agronomy, servicing VIC mallee and Southern NSW. Joe specialises in Crop Nutrition and herbicide resistance solutions.
Rural Agencies & Finance
Terra Ag Rural Agencies are a team of professionals focussed on assisting clients with exceptional customer service in Real Estate Sales, Water Broking, Finance Broking, and Insurance brokerage
Grant Volz
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TERRA AG RURAL AGENCIES
0418 916 031
Having finished a career in Institutional Banking in 2018, Grant has set about establishing Terra Ag Rural Agencies as the leading Independent Rural agencies firm in the Western Riverina. Grant’s experiences and skills are entrenched in the Agricultural sector including Financing, Deal Structuring/Advisory for Buy and Sell side transactions and handling Complex Negotiations.
Chelsea Wilson
FINANCE BROKER
TERRA AG FINANCE
0483 170 629
With over a decade of experience with the largest Agri lender in Australia, Chelsea brings a deep understanding of agricultural finance and a wealth of industry knowledge. Her expertise in structuring deals and delivering tailored financial solutions will be a valuable asset to our clients. Raised in the Central Tablelands region of NSW, Chelsea understands the unique challenges of the agriculture sector and is committed to providing honest, professional advice to help our growers succeed.
Pat McNamara
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TERRA AG FINANCE
0488 935 009
A former Agricultural Banker with the largest Agri lender in Australia, Pat is now responsible for the delivery of Terra Ag’s finance offering to clients. Originally from a farming community in Southern NSW, Pat understands Agriculture and Irrigation extensively and best placed to provide honest and professional advice in the Financing sector.
John Thacker
INSURANCE BROKER
0487385052
Over 45 years experience providing professional advice in the Insurance industry, specialising in all types of general, farm & crop insurance.
Terra Ag Fuel
Terra Ag is your fuel and lubricant distributor, servicing farmers and industrials in the Riverina. Terra Ag fuel is locally owned with over 100 years of local experience and expertise. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the highest quality products and personalised service, which is of utmost priority.
Vince Bagiante
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TERRA AG FUEL
0447 555 854
Vince has worked for over 40 years in the fuel industry. He possesses expertise in providing all your fuel, lubricants and associated equipment with a strong understanding of the local community.
David Foord
FUEL DELIVERY DRIVER
0477 800 131
Dave has over 20 years experience driving heavy vehicles. Dave has an excellent understanding of customer fuel and lubricants requirements.
John Furore
FUEL DELIVERY DRIVER
0437 849 800
John has been delivering fuel & lubricants for nearly 20 years to the local farming community alongside Vince. John has an excellent understanding of the customers storage sites and delivery requirements.
Richard Ferguson
LONGHAUL TANKER DRIVER
0499 091 424
Richard has over 28 years’ experience driving local and interstate Fuel tankers. Richard’s knowledge and expertise in the fuel industry is incomparable. He has spent most of the last 28 years working alongside Vince delivering all your fuel needs.
Terra Ag Fuel Admin
Robyn Ryan
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION & DEBTORS
02 6962 4418
Robyn has over 45 years in office administration experience. She has spent the last 30 of those years working alongside Vince in the fuel industry. Her experience in the fuel industry is a valuable asset to our team.
Natalina Quarisa
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
CREDITORS/GENERAL LEDGER
02 6962 4418
Natalina has a background of over 30 years in office administration/and office management
Heather Ascherl
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
CREDITORS/GENERAL LEDGER
02 6962 4418
Heather has over 55 years in office administration experience. She also spent many years running her own business. Heather has spent the last 15 years in the fuel industry working alongside Vince. Heather’s business experience is a valuable asset to our team.
More than just a supplier
Contact our experienced staff on (02) 6962 9777
to find out why we are much more than just a supplier.