National 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions and CRT Awards celebrate four exceptional WA retail businesses

Four Western Australian agricultural businesses have been recognised and celebrated by Nutrien Ag Solutions for their magnificent performance and contribution to agriculture. The 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions and CRT Awards acknowledged 12 leading retail businesses nationwide on November 19. From Western Australia, Katanning’s QFH Multiparts Pty Ltd was recognised for the Nutrien Ag Solutions Joint Venture of the Year, Foreman Rural in Jerramungup claimed the Nutrien Ag Solutions Profit Share of the Year, Nutrien Ag Solutions Merredin was awarded Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch of the Year, and Frankland Rural, Frankland River, took out CRT Western Australia Business of the Year. Managing director of Nutrien Ag Solutions Kelly Freeman announced the winners during a gala dinner in Queensland to celebrate the excellence showcased across the network. “These stores have achieved remarkable results over the past 12 months, despite the challenges faced by our industry throughout the year,” Mr Freeman said. “Our awards also celebrate the team members who go above and beyond each day to support and serve our customers, and demonstrate our commitment to safety with a proactive and positive culture. “Our success is driven by the diversity within our business, the strength of our strategy and, most importantly, the dedication of our people. “I am incredibly proud of everyone across our business and their unwavering commitment to putting Australian farmers at the heart of all we do.” Nutrien Ag Solutions Independent Business of the Year went to Nutrien Cummins & Cleve in South Australia. Northside Produce Agency in Bundaberg, Queensland, held the Independent MD’s Safety Excellence Award, while Nutrien Ag Solutions Gunnedah from NSW received the Nutrien Ag Solutions MD’s Safety Excellence Award. Robert Smith & Co in Warracknabeal, Victoria, took the Greg O’Neil CRT National Business of the Year with Bowral Co-operative in Bowral, NSW, Springsure Rural in Springsure, QLD, Robert Smith & Co in Warracknabeal, VIC and Walter Agencies in Lameroo, SA, winning State prizes.