--- title: Introducing the Bio Gro Agricultural Products Team description: Discover how Bio Gro's dedicated agricultural team helps farmers, improves soil health through organic amendments, research, and local support. image: https://content.biogro.com.au/hubfs/513A1399%202400px.png --- [Skip to content](https://content.biogro.com.au/bio-gro-agri-news/introducing-the-bio-gro-agricultural-products-team#main-content) [![Bio Gro Logo White](https://content.biogro.com.au/hubfs/Bio%20Gro%20Logo%20White%20Tight.svg)Homepage](https://biogro.com.au) - [About Us](https://biogro.com.au/about-us/) - [Who we are](https://biogro.com.au/about-us/#whoweare) - [What we do](https://biogro.com.au/about-us/#whatwedo) - [Our history](https://biogro.com.au/about-us/#ourhistory) - [Our people](https://biogro.com.au/about-us/#ourpeople) - [Our Approach](https://biogro.com.au/ourapproach/) - [Vision, Mission, Values](https://biogro.com.au/ourapproach/#visionmissionvalues) - [Safety](https://biogro.com.au/ourapproach/#safety) - 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We’re excited to introduce our agricultural team, which works directly with producers, agronomists, and rural resellers. Liam Van Schaik, Ismail Naim and Jayde Farrugia are focused on delivering practical advice, reliable products and support on the ground. #### A Strong Local Foundation The team is led by Liam Van Schaik, a third-generation member of the Bio Gro family. Born and raised in Mount Gambier, Liam works closely with livestock, broadacre and horticultural producers to develop practical compost and soil-improvement programs suited to local conditions. From production through to spreading, Liam helps ensure growers receive consistent product quality and dependable service from start to finish. #### Supporting Better Soil Through Research and Sustainability Jayde Farrugia joins Bio Gro as Agricultural Research and Sustainability Officer, supporting on-farm trials, product development and sustainability initiatives. Jayde works to ensure Bio Gro’s products continue to deliver measurable improvements in soil structure, biology and long-term productivity, while also helping customers meet increasing environmental and market expectations around sustainable farming practices. #### Strengthening Agronomic Support for Growers Ismail Naim brings experience across both broadacre and horticulture, with a strong background in fertiliser manufacturing, distribution and practical agronomy. Working directly with producers and resellers, Ismail supports customers in selecting and applying organic products effectively, ensuring compost and soil amendments are integrated into broader nutrient and soil-health programs to maximise return on investment. #### Local People, Practical Support Bio Gro Managing Director Stephen Van Schaik says strengthening the agricultural team reflects the company’s long-term commitment to local producers. “Investing in skilled people is one of the most important ways we can support the long-term success of our customers and the sustainability of the industries we work with. Our focus has always been on improving soils and supporting productive, resilient farming systems. Expanding our team allows us to deepen that commitment and provide even greater support on the ground.” #### What This Means for Growers and Resellers For producers and agricultural suppliers, a larger team means that Bio Gro now offers more on-farm support and technical advice •    Continued development of locally produced high-quality organic products •    Faster response times and stronger customer service •    Ongoing research to improve soil performance and long-term farm productivity. With a team based locally and focused on practical outcomes, Bio Gro remains committed to helping regional agriculture build healthier soils and more resilient farming systems for the future. 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