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Managing Director
EXCEL FARMS
Nick Paterson grew up on his family farm near Willaura, Victoria, where his passion for agriculture began at a young age. Nick quickly gained exposure and experience in the industry, with the opportunity to work in a diverse range of roles both at home and abroad in mixed livestock and feedlot enterprises, before persuing tertiary studies. After completing a Bachelor of Farm Business Management at Marcus Oldham College, Nick returned to take on the family farm, while simultaneously using his experience in supply chain logistics to build and direct a transport and commodity trading business.
Today, Nick is the director of Excel Farms, a mid-sized corporate farming enterprise with several properties located across Australia. The business operates a diverse mix of cropping and mixed enterprise strategies. Nick’s focus has been on acquiring underperforming properties and transforming them into large-scale investment-grade assets.
With 17 years of experience in the agricultural industry, Nick has a strong commitment to sustainable farming and responsible ESG models. This passion has helped shape Excel Farms into a corporate business that combines the culture and agility of a family farm with the use of modern systems and technology to deliver long-term success.
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The structural shift toward larger agricultural operations continues to gain momentum. Large-scale farms benefit from increased efficiency, higher productivity, and economies of scale. At the same time, they face growing demands in terms of management and strategic planning. On the Expert Stage, owners and managers of major agricultural enterprises will share their visions for the future development of their businesses. They will provide insights into how the integration of artificial intelligence, digitalization, automation, robotics, and workforce management can support the effective operation of complex farm structures in arable farming.