Scott Needham Email & Phone Number

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea / Australia

Agrimar PNG Ltd is an Agricultural, Agribusiness Consultancy company based in PNG and Australia servicing the South Pacific Region. The company provides services to the Private and Governmental Agricultural Industry including Vanilla, Cocoa, Coffee, Galip Nuts, Poultry, Cattle and Grains. Agrimar PNG also provides Hatchery, Cattle paddock, cattle yard and stock feed mill design and construction. The company consults and invests in land management, water management and business development and… Show more Agrimar PNG Ltd is an Agricultural, Agribusiness Consultancy company based in PNG and Australia servicing the South Pacific Region. The company provides services to the Private and Governmental Agricultural Industry including Vanilla, Cocoa, Coffee, Galip Nuts, Poultry, Cattle and Grains. Agrimar PNG also provides Hatchery, Cattle paddock, cattle yard and stock feed mill design and construction. The company consults and invests in land management, water management and business development and training. The aim of the company is to assist the local landowners to maximise production of their Natural Resources and Improve the Social, Environmental and General way of life for the PNG people. We currently have representatives in Australia, Mt Hagen, Jiwaka, Lae, Rabaul and Bulolo. Show less

Nsw Australia

R. Needham Enterprises Pty Ltd is a company formed 50 years ago by Robert (Bob) Needham AM to carry out engineering consultancy work principally to the mining industry. Scott was appointed Company Director and Secretary 28 years ago and in that capacity has been responsible for the Companies engineering and rural consultancy activities. He has has been employed by Tri Star Gold Ltd in Ghana and has also been involved in various undertakings carried out by RNE in Papua New Guinea specialising in… Show more R. Needham Enterprises Pty Ltd is a company formed 50 years ago by Robert (Bob) Needham AM to carry out engineering consultancy work principally to the mining industry. Scott was appointed Company Director and Secretary 28 years ago and in that capacity has been responsible for the Companies engineering and rural consultancy activities. He has has been employed by Tri Star Gold Ltd in Ghana and has also been involved in various undertakings carried out by RNE in Papua New Guinea specialising in liaising with senior members within the PNG Government and key Administration figures. Scott's earlier involvement in the engineering industry was the experience gained as a junior engineer working on the ventilation system on the construction of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and later during the start up stages of Kidston Gold Mine in Nth Queensland and also Porgera Gold Mine in PNG. Scott is currently in charge of the companies projects in Agriculture, Timber, Oil and Gas, Mining, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Control and Rural Based Consultancy, as well as overseeing the administration of company finances. Scott was appointed Chairman in 2016 and his son Robert Michael Conor Needham was appointed Director in 2017. Show less

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Papua New Guinea

Signature Poultry Ltd PNG is an Agricultural Development Company based out of Mt Hagen PNG. Although in its initial stages the company is currently developing an environmental poultry and egg industry assisting the locals and local economy in the Western Highlands Province. The bi products of which will be used to increase production in other agricultural production such as coffee, kaukau, vegetables and other crops. The company acts as a major employer and provider of protein. The feed used by… Show more Signature Poultry Ltd PNG is an Agricultural Development Company based out of Mt Hagen PNG. Although in its initial stages the company is currently developing an environmental poultry and egg industry assisting the locals and local economy in the Western Highlands Province. The bi products of which will be used to increase production in other agricultural production such as coffee, kaukau, vegetables and other crops. The company acts as a major employer and provider of protein. The feed used by Signature Poultry is predominately supplied by the local villagers. This added income to the locals is a significant contributor to the local economy and therefore the people in the Highlands of PNG. UPDATE-Recently Signature Poultry has grown the first commercially produced free range eggs in the PNG Highlands. It has also recently installed the first poultry stock feed mill in the Highlands of PNG and in September 2017 it is expected that the first commercially grown free range broilers grown out under coffee trees will be produced also making it the first to achieve this in the region. It is also thought that this concept is a world first. In August 2017 the hatchery and poultry processing plant will also be completed.All these projects are of great benefit to the PNG people including increased protein intake, employment and financial security to the region. Show less

Nsw Australia

Mudgee Nsw Australia

Papua New Guinea

NARI (National Agricultural Research Institute of PNG) is responsible for providing technical, analytical, diagnostic and advisory services and up-to-date information to the agriculture sector in PNG.In a short span of over a decade, NARI has emerged as a vibrant, dynamic and robust institution of high relevance to development in PNG and in the Pacific.In any one single year, NARI undertakes over 50 research and development projects; most of which are immediate and high impact projects… Show more NARI (National Agricultural Research Institute of PNG) is responsible for providing technical, analytical, diagnostic and advisory services and up-to-date information to the agriculture sector in PNG.In a short span of over a decade, NARI has emerged as a vibrant, dynamic and robust institution of high relevance to development in PNG and in the Pacific.In any one single year, NARI undertakes over 50 research and development projects; most of which are immediate and high impact projects for various areas and targets. These initiatives are undertaken in partnership with stakeholders including the farming community. NARI's strategic objective is to accomplish enhanced productivity, efficiency, stability and sustainability of the smallholder agriculture sector in the country so as to contribute to the improved welfare of rural families and communities who depend wholly or partly on agriculture for their livelihoods. Show less

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Great Divide Insurance is a company that originated after Scott and Pam Needham the 50% JV partners in Ruralco Insurance NSW (established in 2010) acquired the balance of the portfolio in August 2015 and started off with a new company name. The name "Great Divide Insurance" originated from the relationship between the city and the country sitting either side of the Great Dividing Range, and the fact that the company has a vast client base from both sides. Great Divide Insurance is a general… Show more Great Divide Insurance is a company that originated after Scott and Pam Needham the 50% JV partners in Ruralco Insurance NSW (established in 2010) acquired the balance of the portfolio in August 2015 and started off with a new company name. The name "Great Divide Insurance" originated from the relationship between the city and the country sitting either side of the Great Dividing Range, and the fact that the company has a vast client base from both sides. Great Divide Insurance is a general Insurance house and a proud representative of NAS National Adviser Services providing their clients access to the best available cover from over 80 insurance companies. GDI specialise in all aspects of general insurance and pride themselves on service and quality of cover. GDI has its head office in Mudgee however its client base is Australia wide. The company is run by Director and founder Pam Needham who has widespread experience in the Insurance industry for some 23 years, Pam heads up a vibrant team which is 100% client focussed. Business Sold May 2018. Show less

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Nsw

Prowater Nationwide, is a part of the Ruralco Holdings group and with its members is one of the fastest growing Irrigation specialists and suppliers Australia wide. Prowater Mudgee can provide everything from design, supply and install for any size irrigation or water transfer system. Business sold May 2016.

Mudgee Nsw

Ruralco Insurance is a part of the Ruralco Holdings Group. Ruralco Insurance is one of the fastest growing agencies in Australia providing all aspects of Insurance for any size private policy or organisation.We pride ourselves on our quality of insurance, service and values. Managed by wife Pam. We bought out Ruralco 50% share and transferred to Great Divide Insurance.

Goolma Nsw, Enngonia Nsw.

Warragundi Holdings was a land holding including several entities totaling over 70,000ac . Scott was the Manager of the properties from 1991-2015. Warragundi was a Stud Charolais cattle enterprise also incorporating fine wool merinos and cross bred meat sheep. Warragundi Charolais included over 500 stud cows making it the largest stud of its kind in the southern hemisphere, also trading up to 4,500 commercial cattle. It also ran season allowing trading up to some 30,000 sheep. Scott's show… Show more Warragundi Holdings was a land holding including several entities totaling over 70,000ac . Scott was the Manager of the properties from 1991-2015. Warragundi was a Stud Charolais cattle enterprise also incorporating fine wool merinos and cross bred meat sheep. Warragundi Charolais included over 500 stud cows making it the largest stud of its kind in the southern hemisphere, also trading up to 4,500 commercial cattle. It also ran season allowing trading up to some 30,000 sheep. Scott's show history included multiple awards in all the states shows including interbreed champions and Horden Trophy winners. Show less

Education record

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering