Meet Our Team
Neville Janke
Sales Manager
Nev has been helping long-term users of hay and grain to experience the Feed Central way of sourcing quality feed for cattle since 2011. Many of you will know Nev as a qualified Agronomist and Horticulturist with over 20 years of experience guiding farmers in these industries. Nev is also our resident fertiliser specialist, helping our customers decide on the optimal soil ingredients for thriving crops via our sub-brand Central Fertiliser. Growing up on the Darling Downs in a mixed farming operation of dairy, beef, and grain set Neville up on a lifetime journey of studying soil & plant nutrition. Responsibility in managing Fertiliser and Feed Companies and the thirst for information saw Neville complete Diplomas in Business Management, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Landscaping. Neville has also studied Mineral Nutrition and applied this to many sections of Soil, Plant and Animal requirements for farmers across Australia.
Dave Clothier
National Sales Manager
David coordinates with our web, phone, and regional sales team to deliver quality hay throughout Australia. Dave currently works as our National Sales Manager with Feed Central, where he assists large-scale dairy and beef producers and feed lotters in sourcing and supplying their fodder needs to suit individual specifications. David has 18 years of experience helping livestock producers maximise their profitability by measuring individual animal performance with hardware and software systems across Australia. He completed a 2-year Diploma in animal production at Longreach Agricultural College, managed large beef, sheep, and wool enterprises in Qld and NSW before settling down in Warwick Qld with his family. Outside of work, Dave enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with his family.
Alex Smith
Regional Sales Manager
Alex works across Southern New South Wales and regularly travels along the coast and inland, meeting with farmers and giving expert guidance on purchasing hay, feed testing, creating listings, and providing guidance on what the hay market is doing. Alex has a wealth of experience in the industry, after growing up on a farm in Holbrook, then working as a stock and station agent. He later started his own contracting business before joining Feed Central completing inspections, then moving into a sales role. Alex lives in Holbrook with his two children, where he enjoys camping and fishing in his free time, as well as watching the footy and cricket.
Anthony Balzer
Regional Sales Manager
Anthony travels visiting clients throughout QLD and NSW, developing relationships and assisting with their feed requirements. Anthony has a passion for learning new things and getting out and about meeting new clients. He has many years of experience working in the Brisbane real estate sector, and he brings his skills in marketing and sales to the fodder industry when he joined the Feed Central team. He helps source quality hay to meet client requirements on a daily basis. He has a strong passion for the thoroughbred industry and enjoys chatting with like-minded clients who are looking for the right solutions for their livestock. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his kids and getting out to visit the horses.