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David Crombie
Became president of the National Farmer's Federation on 16 June 2006. He replaced cotton grower Peter Corrish.
In the statement announcing the election, the NFF described Mr Crombie as:
Mr Crombie brings over 30 years commercial and representational experience in agriculture to his
new role. He has worked with NFF and member organisations on various activities and programs
during his eight-year leadership of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Early in his career, Mr Crombie joined Sir William Gunn (now GRM International), managing
agricultural projects across northern Australia. He was part of a management buy-out in the mid
1970’s and the company expanded its activities overseas. Over a 20-year period he was involved
with GRM projects internationally for the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, among others.
Under his leadership, GRM expanded to include breeding properties, irrigation farms, feed mills,
live export and meat supply chains supported by feedlots internationally. GRM also managed beef
breeding properties for independent investors in Australia. After the sale of GRM by the partners to
the Consolidated Group in 1994, Mr Crombie continued as Managing Director until 2000.
From 1995 Mr Crombie served on the Board of Grainco Australia until its amalgamation with
Graincorp. He then joined the board of Meat Industry Council and served as inaugural Chairman of
the National Steering Committee for Meat Standards Australia. He later joined the board of the
newly established MLA, serving as Chairman from 1998 to 2005.
Currently, Mr Crombie holds the following positions:
�� Chairman, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
�� Director GRM and Rosewood (NT beef)
�� Deputy Chairman, FKP (listed development company)
�� President, Queensland Rugby Union
Mr Crombie operates family properties, breeding and finishing cattle, as well as growing crops in
southern Queensland.
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