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About

Global experience. Local understanding.

An Australian-owned agricultural inputs business managed by people who have spent their careers in Western Australian agriculture.

Our story

Built around growers, not territories.

Rural Inputs (WA) is an independent Australian family-owned and operated farm inputs business supporting broadacre growers across Western Australia, supplying crop protection and seed.

With decades of experience across global agricultural supply, technical sales, product strategy and regional leadership, the Rural Inputs team brings deep industry knowledge together with practical, on-the-ground understanding of Western Australian agriculture. That combination of global perspective and local technical experience allows us to support growers with informed advice, trusted products and solutions that make sense for the conditions they work in.

We keep the business deliberately focused: agricultural inputs, Western Australia, and the technical knowledge to make both worth something to a grower.

Overhead view of a tractor and air seeder sowing into stubble

Western Australian focus

We work in one market and know it well — the growing regions, the seasonal variability, the logistics and the people.

Independent positioning

Australian-owned and independent, so product recommendations follow agronomy and value rather than obligation.

Experience

Decades of combined experience across technical sales, product management and senior agribusiness leadership.

Supplier relationships

Rural Inputs maintains strong relationships across the agricultural supply network, helping connect growers with trusted products, technical support and reliable supply.

Industry understanding

A practical grasp of how supply, chemistry, seed and season interact — and where growers actually need support.

Global experience. Local understanding.

An Australian family-owned and operated business supporting broadacre growers right across Western Australia.

Our mission

To add value to farmers through proactive supply, a complete product portfolio, competitive pricing and efficient delivery.

Our values

Integrity

We act honestly, communicate clearly and build trust through the way we do business.

Knowledge

Decades of global supply experience and local technical knowledge help us deliver informed, practical advice.

Quality

We focus on trusted products, reliable supply and a consistently high standard of service.

Respect

We value our growers, suppliers, partners and team, and believe strong relationships are built for the long term.

Leadership team

The people behind Rural Inputs.

Chris Drew and Darren Kidson in the Rural Inputs warehouse
Chris Drew and Darren Kidson, Rural Inputs (WA).

Chris Drew

General Manager

chris@ruralinputs.com.au

As General Manager of Rural Inputs (WA), Chris brings extensive agribusiness leadership experience and a deep understanding of the farming sector. Throughout his career, he has held technical sales roles with leading agricultural businesses including Summit Fertilizers and Nufarm Australia and senior leadership roles with ADAMA and Western AG, building a strong and trusted reputation across the industry.

His experience spans local and global markets, technical sales, product strategy and retail management. Chris leads Rural Inputs (WA) with a strong focus on supporting its grower network and empowering the sales and technical team to deliver practical solutions, trusted advice and long-term value for WA growers.

Darren Kidson

Manager Sales & Technical

darren@ruralinputs.com.au

Based in Perth, Darren brings more than 30 years of agribusiness experience and a strong reputation across the WA agricultural industry. Well known and respected by growers, retailers and industry partners, he combines deep local market knowledge with a practical understanding of what drives successful outcomes on farm.

Having held key regional leadership roles with Summit Fertilizers, Crop Care and Nufarm, Darren has extensive experience in crop protection, technical support, sales and business development. At Rural Inputs (WA), he plays a key role in supporting customers and suppliers, strengthening industry relationships and identifying new opportunities that deliver genuine value across the network.

Darren's extensive experience, trusted relationships and understanding of WA agriculture make him an important link between growers, suppliers and the Rural Inputs (WA) team.

Let's talk about what's ahead.

Crop protection, seed, supply planning and technical support for the season in front of you. Speak with the Rural Inputs team direct.