Guar Bean – A new industry for Northern Australia...Focus on steps to create required systems to deliver an integrated business from: Planting seed research & release to-Quality

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