WE ARE NRI
Self made individuals who are unified in purpose with a vision of the future. These are the shareholders of National Rural Independents (NRI) Limited, a prestigious new retail force in rural Australia. With the backing of global supplier companies, NRI was established in 2001 to underpin the prosperity of independent resellers across Australia. NRI is an unlisted public company. It's founders are professional rural resellers who share a vision for a brighter, more prosperous future for fellow independents. Built upon a philosophy of full transparency and equal status, NRI is unique among independent distribution groups, offering true equity and genuine wealth-creating opportunities for all shareholders. And by removing unnecessary links in the supply chain, NRI offers a totally retail-focused, efficient and profitable distribution channel into rural Australia. Quite an achievement in today's challenging rural merchandise market!
NEW RETAIL INSIGHTS
Covering stories from all around the nation NRI discuss topics that are the talk of the town in agriculture, horticulture, local businesses and general growth in farming. Get to know Your Trusted Farmers by reading the latest issue of New Retail Insights.
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OUR STORES
NRI is among a unique independent group of founders made up of professional rural resellers who share a vision for a brighter, more prosperous future for fellow independents who are unified in purpose.
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OUR SUPPLIERS
One of the great strengths of NRI is the quality of suppliers we can draw from. With proven track records and outstanding product ranges, NRI is proud to endorse the following suppliers.
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TERRA AG SERVICES
Terra Ag Services is your professional rural supplier store to the Western Riverina providing specialised agronomy services and agri-products. With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, Mark Zanatta and his team work in conjunction with their clients as stakeholders to strive towards farming excellence by using their local expertise in selection, timing and application of seed, chemical and fertilizer products.
Terra Ag’s solid growth since 2013 is a testament to their highly regarded agronomy services for broad acre irrigation, viticulture and dry land farmers.
WALTON RURAL DUBBO
Dean and Annette Walton started Walton Rural Dubbo in January 2012. Dean has lived in Dubbo his whole life and has accumulated 25 years as a respected sales agronomist with a corporate retailer before embarking on his own business. Walton Rural is the only Independently owned Rural Merchandise/Agronomy store in Dubbo. Teamed with NRI - National Rural Independents, Walton Rural has access to all the major suppliers and as part of a large buying group, is able to pass on competitive prices to our customers.
TABLELAND VETERINARY SERVICE
A tableland veterinary clinic started operation in Malanda in 1952 and was originally operated as a branch practice from Townsville (it was the only veterinary clinic north of Townsville for a many years). Tableland Veterinary Service officially began operation in 1977. Bill Tranter and Ian Hosie began their current partnership in 1978 and have worked together as business partners for an amazing 35 years. Frank Condon joined the partnership in 2002 and Tamara Olley-Dredge in 2011. Since 1977 more than fifty veterinarians have worked in the practice supported over the years by many dedicated nurses, receptionists, office staff and technicians. Hundreds of veterinary students have also undertaken part of their veterinary training within the practice.
KUKERIN RURAL SERVICES
Kukerin Rural Services (KRS) is located in the Great Southern of WA 270km South East of Perth, largely a mixed cropping and sheep area. Owner, Kim Gooding, has been working in the Agricultural Industry all his life, having grown up on a farm in the local area. Kim completed a Bachelor of Agribusiness at Muresk in 2003. Kukerin Rural Services joined NRI in 2009 providing the area with Chemical, Agronomy, Fertiliser, Animal Health, Fencing and General Farm Merchandise requirements. Along with wife Michelle who operates the IGA store adjacent to KRS, they employ 6 wonderful staff members between the 2 business'. Kukerin, it' a great place to live, work and raise a family in what is a young vibrant and very active farming community.
HILLS FARM SUPPLIES
Hills Farm Supplies specialise in all facets of animal production. From pasture improvement and agronomy to animal nutrition and health we take a whole farm approach to improving animal productivity. With over twenty years experience in the stockfeed and broader agricultural industries, the owners of Hills Farm Supplies, Anthony Pearce and Michael Bowden, are able to support the products they sell with the knowledge that ensures the correct selection and application of your farming inputs.
Whether a commercial operation or a small block owner we offer a wide range of products, competitive pricing and qualified advice to help make the choice that is right for you. Based in Mount Barker, Hills Farm Supplies is centrally located to enable it to service our clients throughout the Adelaide Hills, across South Australia as well as interstate.
J & D SOUTHWOOD
Welcome to J & D Southwood Pty Ltd (established 1956). Southwoods are a rural merchandise and machinery dealer at Maitland located on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. We offer mechanical workshop and on farm repairs and agronomic information to the rural community on Yorke Peninsula.
ALL TOGETHER
NRI is a unique independent group of founders which are professional rural resellers who share a vision for a brighter, more prosperous future for fellow independents.
LATEST NEWS
NRI work hard to offer you the latest in news and local stories relating to agriculture, horticulture, local businesses and general growth in the farming. Find out what is happening in your local area today.
NATIONAL RURAL INSURANCE GROUP
Your Trusted Advisors
For peace of mind, you should buy insurance from someone you know and trust. Majority owned by NRI Independents, the new National Rural Insurance Group offers knowledgeable, local, professional alternative to big-city corporate brokers.
