Brief History
Gray’s Farm Friend was founded in 1987 by Bob Gray. After many years in the dairy farming business in Gippsland Bob’s interest in the environment and agriculture lead him to studies as an environmental lands officer. Bob and his family relocated to Yackandandah so Bob could take up the position of Land Department Inspector and Pest Plant and Planning Officer for the North East Region of Victoria.
Bob saw the need for a Weed Control Contractor to service the farmer and landholders within the region. Farm Friends was formed. It was not long and his sons joined him in the business.
After Bob’s retirement in 2005 Anthony and Tammy have continued to consolidate their position. Anthony has continued to consolidate their position in North East Victoria as a highly regarded and professional and longest running Agricultural Spray contracting business.
1989 early days – Photo of Bob Gray with son’s Anthony and Malcolm.
Gray’s Farm Friends has been providing a service to landholders for over 28 years. The business is family owned and operated by Anthony and Tammy Gray situated in beautiful Yackandandah in the NE region of Victoria.
We hold relevant permits and licences to ensure only the highest quality of service is delivered. We comply with Workplace, Health and Safety and meet standards and regulation of Government and Council bodies.
Services Include:
- Weed Control
- Pasture Seeding
- Fertilising (application of liquid fertiliser or granules)
- Mowing
- Slashing & Brushcutting
- Complete Pasture Renovation Programs
- GPS recording
Business Overview
Gray’s Farm Friends is a registered and fully licenced Weed control Company. Specialising in weed control for over 28 years as one of the pioneer weed control contractors in the NE of Victoria there is no weed control problem we have not tackled.
We provide a quality weed control service using the latest technologies and highly qualified and experienced staff with the prime goal of providing a service which not only to meet but exceed the expectations of our clients.
Anthony Gray: Owner / Operator
With over 28 years’ experience in the Agriculture Industry including 14 years as the Land Management Contract Supervisor at Melbourne Airport, Anthony has gained a reputation for his attention to detail and knowledge of the industry. Anthony has continued furthering his studies to obtain a Diploma in Agriculture and a Diploma of Agribusiness.
Tammy Gray: Owner / Operator
Tammy has been amongst the Agriculture Industry for all of her life. Growing up on her parent Broad acre grain and sheep farm in Central Victoria.
Lesley Scholz: Leading Hand
With over 19 years’ experience in Weed Control and a much value member of the Gray’s Farm Friends team. Les has over 30 years’ experience in Farm Management as an Owner Operator and puts much of his knowledge to practical use on his productive cattle farm.
Areas We Service
Yackandandah, Albury, Wodonga, Albury Wodonga, North East, Wangaratta, Myrtleford, Tabletop, Kiewa, Tangambalanga, Wooragee, Allan’s Flat, Osbornes Flat, Baranduda, Patrice Vale, Indigo Valley, Beechworth, Chiltern, Rutherglen, Barnawartha, Mt Buffalo, Mt Beauty, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham.