Australian family-owned agribusiness Fox & Lillie Rural has announced the acquisition of Rhodes Wool in Adelaide South Australia, marking a significant expansion of the company’s presence in one of Australia’s premier wool-growing regions. The acquisition builds on a longstanding relationship between the two businesses dating back to the mid 1960’s...
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Fox & Lillie Rural acquires Rhodes Wool in Adelaide South Australia
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