Mary Rowe

Mary has extensive experience in animal nutrition across both intensive and extensive sheep and cattle production systems in South Australia. She has worked across various aspects of the meat and wool supply chain - from conception to marketing and consumption. In her roles, she has consistently driven the adoption of new technology where an economic benefit can be demonstrated, while also improving animal welfare and strengthening the market position of the companies she has worked with. Mary aims to balance increased production and sustainability with profitability, bringing a well-rounded perspective that combines practical experience, technical knowledge and business acumen.

Mary and her partner Brad own and are developing a first-generation livestock enterprise on their property at Elliston. Since purchasing the property in 2018, they have bred up a self-replacing flock of Merino ewes and invested significantly in its development. Their improvements include a new water network, a shearing shed, new sheep yards, perennial pasture establishment, boundary fencing, measures to reduce wildlife impact, and the use of electronic tags for stock management. They are currently in the process of refencing all internal paddocks to maximise dry matter production on marginal country.