WHEELHOUSE AGnVet have proudly been serving the agricultural communities of Bridgewater and across the Loddon Shire and adjoining districts for many decades. 
The Wheelhouse family supported the area in fertiliser and freight before stepping into a dedicated Agronomy service in AgPack and the supply of ag chem and seed. 
Over the last 15 years, the agronomy team has grown from one agronomist to five -  Andrew Bissett, Bethany Smith, Chris Allitt, Doug Clark and Kurt Lukies and a dedicated Tech Services person in Travis Jensen. Travis provides services in soil testing and precision ag throughout the area.
Supporting the field team, Gayle Velden (customer relationship manager) and Andrew Smith (operations manager) help manage clients needs in all areas of chemical, seed, fertiliser, lime and gypsum. Andrew and Gayle are supported by customer service officers David Wilkinson, Dan Graafmans and Anthony McKendry.
Andrew Bissett, who is also Bridgewater field services manager at Bridgewater, says: “More recently, Wheelhouse AGnVET have included a full range fencing, animal health products, water products and the Ahrens range of silos and field bins to their range. 
“Offering support in worm egg counts, nutritional requirements and other areas in the livestock field complements the agronomy package and supply of ag chem, fertiliser and seed side of the business.”
The AGnVET Group was established in Forbes NSW in 1915 and now includes more than 70 branches.. 
Wheelhouse is one of the iconic company brands. along with AGnVET, I K Caldwell AGnVET, Kellys AGnVET, Walkers AGnVET, AGnVET Rural, Polycon Engineering and specialist water and irrigation business, Darling Irrigation.
Andrew says AGnVET is a leader in agribusiness, providing a diverse range of products and services that are brought to life by talented and hardworking people who are passionate about the agricultural industry. 
“We are a proud, independent, Australian owned private company. We understand Rural Australia and our local people have built strong relationships in the communities where we operate.
“AGnVET Group is a leading group of Australian owned agribusinesses that take pride in providing rural supplies and specialists in agronomy and animal health nutrition.
“Our wide range of companies have built strong relationships with leading Australian agricultural suppliers. As a result we provide a complete range of specialist services and quality farming products including Agricultural Chemicals, Fertiliser, Seed, Animal Health and Nutrition, Water Equipment, Machinery, Harvesting and General Merchandise.”
The AGnVET Group offer a broad selection of specialist services including:
Agronomic and animal nutrition services
Rural supplies & farm equipment
Water use efficiency and advanced irrigation services
Fertiliser supply and blending facilities
Manufacture and sale of polyethylene (PE) pipe fittings for water and irrigation supply systems
Insurance for all Rural and Business situations
Property management and sales
 “We understand that the success of rural Australia comes from the communities in which we live and work and the people that make those communities thrive. AGnVET aim to have a positive impact through supporting our staff, our clients and actively participating in a wide range of initiatives to help build stronger local communities,” he said.
“Our staff are passionate about ‘giving back’. Whether it be financial or practical, AGnVET are committed to supporting community initiatives, events and organisations, helping to ultimately make a difference where it counts – at grass roots level. 
“AGnVET provides agronomy services and advice tailored to help your farming business prosper. 
“With a network of 90 dedicated agronomists servicing across Victoria and New South Wales, our agronomy services team work closely together to ensure clients are provided with expert advice to help their crops reach their full potential.
“AGnVET Betta Livestock Services has become a reputable brand providing animal production advisory services direct to farm. 
“The Betta Livestock Services mantra of healthy soils, healthy pastures, healthy livestock embraces a holistic approach to animal production, drawing on the expertise of multiple AGnVET categories from fertiliser, agronomy to animal  health and  nutrition.”