TFI's Southern Cross feedlot appoints new general manager

Mr Sage relocated from NSW to take on the general manager role at SA's largest beef feedlot including managing more than 40 employees.

Over the past two years the company has invested more than $17m nearly doubling the capacity from 15,000 to 27,000 head and upgrading the feedmill.

"It's an exciting time to join a leading Australian family company providing the best quality Australian meat to markets here and overseas," he said.

Prior to joining TFI, Mr Sage was the Conargo feedlot manager at Australian Food and Agriculture in the NSW Riverina, during which time he oversaw the greenfield development of a 12,000 head feedlot facility.

In his 30-year career, Mr Sage has also worked in Qld and overseas, holding the positions of production manager and beef consultant South East Asia for Associated Grain, Asia Pacific beef manager with Alltech Asia Pacific and feedlot manager with Gibson Partnership in Dalby, Qld.

A recreational flyer with a keen interest in sports, Mr Sage said he was looking forward to working closely with local livestock and commodities producers.

"I'm keen to form strong personal relationships with all our suppliers and become involved in the local community," he said.

"From day one here at Tintinara, I've been made to feel very welcome.

"I'm also looking forward to growing our team and we currently have positions available at the feedlot across livestock and administration roles."

TFI chief executive Anthony Stewart said Southern Cross feedlot would play a key role in the company's integrated supply chain, with increasing numbers of cattle required for the new Murray Bridge processing facility.

"With processing ramping up at Murray Bridge, the demand for high quality Angus beef continues to rise," he said.

"We're pleased to have James on board to drive our future growth. He has a strong reputation and track record within the Australian beef industry and will be a valuable addition to our management team."