b'JOHNSON ASAHIThe first stage of the new Johnson Asahi factory in Dooen, Victoria began in 2017, once again with the involvement of South Australian family business Ahrens Group. There were four stages all up, with the final stage completed in 2024 when Johnsons closed down the nearby Horsham plant and moved all production over to Dooen.Asahi Agria managing director Yoshi Kubo, who has worked with the Johnsons since 2008, says the new 5000-square metre facility is crucial for the company to grow with an expanding Japanese and Asian market.markets, andThis facility will be very helpful to add production capacity, he says. We import We import 50,00050,000 tonnes of hay into Japanese markets, Japaneseand we expect the tonnage to grow.tonnes of hay intoThe Dooen facility will not only support a to grow . production boost to more than 200,000 metric tonnes of hay and straw each year, but its we expect the tonnagealso conveniently located near the Wimmera freight terminal, allowing Johnson Asahi to export their product quickly and easily.92 JOHNSONS100 YEARS IN THE MAKING'