1. Delivering New Zealand Livestock to the world

2. Launched in February 2017, PinnacleAg is a 100 per cent New Zealand owned company operating in the live export business across the North and South Islands.
Providing end to end supply chain management, PinnacleAg are experts in the procurement of cattle, grazing and quarantine, live export processing, herd health and fulfilment of foreign buyer orders.
PinnacleAg holds its own export licence and as per New Zealand government regulations, is certified by the Ministry of Primary Industries - MPI - and exports cattle for breeding purposes only. Cattle exported from New Zealand cannot be for supplied for slaughter.
PinnacleAg guarantees the delivery of quality stock whilst keeping
animal heath a priority. PinnacleAg can export cattle by sea or
by air depending on client requirements.

3. Who is PinnacleAg?
Stu, Andy and Des are the three directors of PinnacleAg NZ, with over 100 years experience in the New Zealand Agri-industry between them…
Stu - Involved in the NZ agricultural sector for more than 36 years. - Built and managed Elders NZ (Elders) for over 21 years, working directly with 120 Livestock agents nationwide. - Successfully launched Elders Live Export internationally. - Integral in developing and growing Elders Primary Wool. - Conceptualised and implemented the Just Shorn commercial wool brand in North America.
Andy - Extensive agricultural experience, ranging from dairy farming, freezer works, share-milking, to leasing a farm and working with Elders New Zealand.  - Voted Taranaki’s Share-milker of the Year. - Starting with Elders in the farm supplies business as a regional business manager and then North Island Farm Supplies Manager, Andy moved into farm consulting – working with farmers to achieve the best possible results, with a focus on animal grazing.
Des - Over 30 years in the New Zealand agri-industry. - Comprehensive understanding across the live export supply chain from cattle selection, processing and testing, quarantine, shipping logistics and current government legislation. - Former Wrightson’s Export Operations manager. - Former Manager Live Exports for Elder’s International. - Successfully delivered over 100,000 head to numerous countries around the world.

4. Who is PinnacleAg? Meet the team:
Stacey - Bachelor of Agriscience from Massey University. - Former Farm Technician at Lochinver Station, based in the pre-export quarantine and heifer grazing facility. - Experienced in feed budgeting, heifer weighing and tracking, NAIT and animal tracking software.
Lee-anne - Over 12 years in the livestock industry.  - Has been in the export business for six years. - Started with Elders Livestock in Moved into the Elders export division in 2011, and then to Elders International in Specialises in administration and IT work.
Rhys - 10 years working in Export facilities and on farms in both New Zealand and Australia, 5 years working aboard livestock vessels to a number of countries years as a ticketed LiveCorp Accredited Stockman. Completed Advanced Stockperson Masterclass programme. - Has completed 20 long haul voyages and 21 short haul voyages.

5. New Zealand Agri-Industry
New Zealand has historically been at the forefront of the agricultural sector…
In developing and commercializing innovations in pastural farming, New Zealand leads the world in its highly efficient farming practices. The country’s reliable rainfall, high sunshine hours, quality soils and abundant natural resources create a strong base for agricultural production. The willingness to adopt innovation and new technologies makes New Zealand a leader in the agricultural sector. The country has a focus on developing and commercializing environmentally friendly, sustainable and healthier farming practices. New Zealand serves as a successful example for other countries to follow.

6. New Zealand Agri-Industry
Leading the way in biosecurity and animal welfare…
New Zealand’s stringent food standards have led to a high-performing primary sector. The country has robust biosecurity measures, and has high levels of food traceability. The World Organization for Animal Health has recognized New Zealand as free of animal diseases. 
New Zealand has a high international reputation for animal welfare. Because so much of New Zealand's economy is dependent on animals, Codes of Welfare have been established to keep the standards consistently high.
The Animal Protection Index ranked New Zealand first for animal welfare standards across the world.

7. New Zealand Agri-Industry
Livestock numbers:
New Zealand is the world’s 8th largest milk producer, with more than 6.5 million dairy cows producing over 18 billion litres of milk annually.
In total there are over 3.7 million beef cattle and 27.3 million sheep farmed in New Zealand.
Collectively there are approximately 66,000 commercial dairy goats milked in New Zealand.

8. PinnacleAg Live Exports are leaders in delivering the highest quality New Zealand livestock around the world.
PinnacleAg’s live
export business is based on well-established trade relationships spanning across each part of the supply chain – from the farm, regulatory authorities and offshore buyers. These relationships ensure there is transparency and accountability for animal welfare throughout the entire live export process.

9. Leaders in Live Exports
Experienced in Livestock Selection and Export
PinnacleAg’s live export business is based on well-established trade relationships spanning across each part of the supply chain – from the farm, regulatory authorities and offshore buyers. These relationships ensure there is transparency and accountability for animal welfare throughout the entire live export process.

10. Leaders in Live Exports
Superior livestock & genetics
Pinnacle Livestock can offer
access to genetics to provide
purpose bred cattle for export. The Livestock business will assist with the selection of prime cattle for export and works across New Zealand's North and
South Islands to procure the highest quality cattle for export.

11. Leaders in Live Exports
Guaranteed Healthy Stock
PinnacleAg will manage the quarantine of all stock and will meet the stock arrival at destination points globally. PinnacleAg can export cattle by sea or by air depending on client requirements.

12. Leaders in Live Exports
Air & Sea Transport
PinnacleAg guarantees the delivery of quality stock whilst keeping animal heath a priority. PinnacleAg is experienced in the exportation of livestock by both sea and air.

13. Leaders in Live Exports
Certified to Export
PinnacleAg holds its own export licence and as per New Zealand government regulations, is certified by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and exports cattle for breeding purposes only. Cattle exported from New Zealand cannot be for supplied for slaughter.

14. Experts in Grazing
How well heifers are grown and their body condition at first calving has a big impact on their reproductive performance and milk production in their first season.
Pinnacle Grazing have years of experience in preparing the animals and ensuring they are in the best health for export. Pinnacle Grazing advises, monitors and manages herd grazing to ensure stock arrives in excellent condition.

15. Experts in Grazing
Pinnacle Grazing will assist with feeding levels to ensure weight gain.
All livestock are weighed monthly.
Monitored and recorded daily gain. 
Documented weight gain since commencement of grazing contract.

16. Experts in Grazing Inclusions
Drenched monthly with all drench supplied. 
Zinc supplied.
In the event the livestock get dry and run out of feed, we assist with cropping, PKE or other supplements.

17. Experts in Grazing Cost
Billed monthly on weight gain achieved over the previous month.
Monthly maintenance fee.
All targets are doubled plus 10 per cent without a maximum weight ceiling.

18. Get in Touch www.pinnacleag.nz
Talk through your grazing, livestock and export needs.