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Chris Coutts Smith

Orchard Supervisor at Rural Funds Management Limited
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Chris Coutts-Smith is a seasoned agricultural professional with extensive experience in strategic planning, business strategy, and farm management, holding a Bachelor of Applied Science in Agronomy and Regional and Rural Business Management from the University of Queensland.
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Location
Great Sandy Strait, Queensland, Australia, AU
Skills
  • Agriculture
  • Agribusiness
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Strategy
  • Farms
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Chris Coutts-Smith is a seasoned agricultural executive with a proven track record in strategic planning, business development, and leadership. As Orchard Supervisor at Rural Funds Management Limited, he oversees the production of sugarcane and rotation crops, ensuring efficient operations and maximizing yields. With experience spanning over 30 years, Chris has developed expertise in agriculture, agribusiness, and customer service, driving growth and profitability in various industries.

Experience

  • Rural Funds Management Limited
    • Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
    • Orchard Supervisor
      • Feb 2023 - Present
      • Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

  • MSF Sugar Limited
    • Maryborough, Queensland
    • Cane Supply Manager
      • Jan 2015 - Jan 2023
      • Maryborough, Queensland

      Managing sugarcane supply chain: Grower relations & supply contracts. Road transport scheduling, licensing and NHVA accreditation. Crop forecasting and harvest scheduling.

  • Maryborough Sugar Factory
    • Cane Supply Officer
      • Jul 2011 - Jan 2015

      Grower relations, financial and agronomic advice. GPS farm mapping and crop estimating. Scheduling of seasonal harvesting operations. Identify and procure new land for sugarcane production, and assist new growers to establish as part of the company's expansion program. Financial appraisal of major projects.

    • Farm Region Supervisor
      • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

      Supervise the production of sugarcane and rotation crops on the company's 600 hectare plantation. Operation of tractors and implements, preparation of budgets and overseeing all aspects of crop production and harvest.

  • Golden Circle
    • brisbane
    • Procurement Officer
      • 2008 - 2009
      • brisbane

      Manage grower relations, shedule crop production and harvesting to match production schedules.

  • RG WM AR & C Coutts-Smith
    • Partner
      • 1998 - 2007

      Partner in sugar cane and pineapple farming enterprise, Hervey Bay, Queensland.

  • Nikenbah Dundowran Co-op
    • Hervey Bay, Queensland
    • Secretary/Manager
      • 1992 - 1998
      • Hervey Bay, Queensland

      Manage retail of farm supplies including produce, chemicals, fertilizer and hardware. Loading and consignment of pineapples for road and rail freight to Brisbane processor.

  • RG, WM, AR and C Coutts-Smith
    • Fraser Island, Queensland
    • Partner
      • 1984 - 1992
      • Fraser Island, Queensland

      Purchase and redevelop resort on Fraser Island. All aspects of business including retail shop, restaurant and takeaway, bus tours and accommodation.

  • Mount Isa Mines
    • Mt Isa, Queensland
    • Graduate Metallurgist
      • Feb 1983 - Jul 1984
      • Mt Isa, Queensland

      Pilot testing of crushing & grinding and flotation of lead/zinc concentrate.

  • Cobar Mines Pty Ltd
    • Cobar NSW
    • Undergraduate Work Experience
      • Dec 1980 - Feb 1981
      • Cobar NSW

      Pilot testing of crushing and grinding of leaz/zinc/copper concentrate

Education

  • 2006 - 2010
    The University of Queensland
    Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Agronomy/ Regional and Rural Business Management
  • 1979 - 1982
    University of Melbourne
    Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Metallurgy
  • 1977 - 1978
    Prahran High School
    Higher School Certificate

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