Key Business Areas 22 GrainCorp 2001 Annual Report Strategies Achievements Outlook Provide Growing Solutions through service initiatives Optimise silo network through targeted capital investment  at key sites Maintain low operating cost base Seek opportunities for further integration of accumulation, storage and transport Host a competitive market at GrainCorp silos 12.1 m/t grain received with increased efficiency 7.2 m/t exported through GrainCorp Terminals 9 m/t permanent storage capacity maintains low cost base $60 million capital works program lifted efficiency and capacity  1 million tonnes of grain moved via rail by GrainCorp operated trains  Greater efficiencies generated with integration of supply chain activities Continued targeted capital investment at key sites Increased competition will force further rationalisation of storage network Improved customer service through additional segregations, sealing, elevator speed and out-loading efficiency Strategic investment in rail services Increased handling of non-grain bulk commodities Provide a full range of business solutions to producer customers Linkage of core business activities  of grain accumulation and handling  Promotion of service culture across the Company Expanded network to19 Service Centres in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD Introduction of seasonal finance through GrainStart Agricultural chemicals added to products Continued growth of core products in seed and fertiliser Service Centres will underpin GrainCorp’s business relationship with producers Build product and service base Continued expansion of Service Centre network To operate a cost competitive storage, handling and logistics network To supply a range of value-adding products and services to producers  to maintain a year-round business relationship Storage, Handling & Logistics Goals Merchandising & Farm Inputs