Grains trader

Benefits to primary industries

Grain is bought and sold between companies and countries around the world. My job is to ensure the flow of grain from producer to consumer continues. The price paid in international grain trades is affected by the amount of grain available (supply) and the amount of grain needed (demand). It can also be affected by weather, politics and currencies.

Where do you live?

I live in a capital city.

What are some important skills?

I need to be able to understand the grain trading reports that we get each day. These reports tell us what is happening in international markets and the trends in grain trading. It is also helpful to understand and follow the things that affect supply and demand like weather and international politics.

What is your favourite part of your job?

I have always enjoyed maths, which I use everyday in my job so that I can understand the trends in international trading. It’s good to be working at something I am good at, and I really enjoy looking at the trends over the years and seeing how things change through history.

What are the main tools of the trade?

The internet is key to my job as I am constantly in contact with people from around the world.

What training have you had?

I completed a Bachelor of Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics. My favourite subject was Agricultural and Resource Economics. I decided to do my industry placement here, and loved it so much I applied for a graduate position with the company.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Hopefully I will still be doing this job and doing it well!