After moving to Armidale in 1965, Dr Arthur Rickards,
Managing Director of the Agricultural Business Research
Institute (ABRI) has helped to change the face of the
Australian and International Beef Industry. As the world
leader in Livestock Information Systems, the Institute
is an example of a successful global business operating
from Armidale which has become one of the largest
employers in the city outside government.
ABRI conducts research and consults to public and private
organisations and provides managerial services and
information to primary producers, with special emphasis
on the needs of livestock industries. It offers a wide range
of agribusiness information services including comprehensive
breed register software that meets the needs of modern
livestock producers. The ABRI register is used by 100 breed
associations worldwide with over 35 million animals recorded
on its database covering 8 different animal species.
"Whether you run a small or large international business,
Armidale offers the necessary business infrastructure
together with an enviable lifestyle that many people long
for," Dr Rickards says.
He ...