Kickstart your time in Canberra with sundowner drinks and canapés overlooking Lake Burley Griffin. Note places at this event are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Social
Where
The Marion, Barrine Drive, Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, Parkes ACT
07:30 - 08:30
Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduation Breakfast
By Amanda Moohen Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Bron Christensen Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Georgina Pengilley Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Jaime Manning Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Jessica Knight Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Kathleen Johns Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Lucy Knight Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Majella Nolan Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Meridie Jackson Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Naomi Wilson Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Stephanie Terry Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate, Zarmeen Hassan Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Graduate
Celebrate graduates of the 2023 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program, and hear from program partners on steps they're taking to improve diversity in the sector.
Leadership
Where
Exhibition Stage
08:00 - 08:50
Registrations Open
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome to Country
09:15 - 09:20
MC Welcome
By Angie Asimus Channel 7 Presenter, Podcaster and National Conference MC
09:20 - 09:30
Welcome from National Farmers' Federation
By Tony Mahar Chief Executive Officer, National Farmers
Hear from National Farmers' Federation Chief Executive as he welcomes attendees to the 2023 National Conference.
Where
Plenary
09:30 - 09:50
Opening Address | Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Address by incoming President of the National Farmers' Federation
Keynote
Where
Plenary
10:10 - 10:30
Agriculture’s global transformation
By Jeff Tarsi Executive Vice President and President of Global Retail at Nutrien Ag Solutions
10:30 - 11:00
Morning tea
11:00 - 11:20
Hard iron to high tech
By David Gilmore Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Regions 3 & 4 - Agriculture & Turf Division Deere & Company, Luke Chandler Luke Chandler, Managing Director, John Deere (Australia and New Zealand)
11:20 - 11:35
NFF's Annual Report Card
By Tony Mahar Chief Executive Officer, National Farmers
As industry output surpasses $90 billion for the first time, how likely are we to reach our $100 billion target and what opportunities and headwinds lie ahead?
Plenary
12:10 - 12:40
Challenges and opportunities in farming's next decade
PANEL | Global policy roadblocks to food & fibre security
By Terry Copeland Chief Executive, Federation Farmers of New Zealand, Fiona Simson President, National Farmers' Federation, Jess Malcolm Political Reporter, The Australian, Adam Fennessy PSM Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tom Bradshaw Vice President, National Farmers Union (UK)
Hear from Hon. David Littleproud MP, Leader of the Nationals
Keynote
17:10 - 17:15
Diversification through export | Montague and Coles - Complimenting retail supply with diverse income streams including global
By Stephen Rennie National Livestock Manager - Red Meat, Coles
17:15 - 17:20
Closing remarks
By Angie Asimus Channel 7 Presenter, Podcaster and National Conference MC
17:30 - 20:00
Nutrien Global Food Fair
By Kelly Freeman Managing Director, Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia
The Global Food Fair presented to you by Nutrien. Walk over from the main plenary and tickle your taste buds as Nutrien bring you cuisine from Australia's export markets across the globe. Tickets available separately.
Social
07:30 - 08:30
Breakfast Bite | Farming for the Future: helping farmers put natural capital insights into action
In this session we will present a high-level overview of the findings of the Farming for the Future research program, including insights into the role of natural capital in supporting farm production, profitability and resilience.
We will also present the ‘Natural Capital’ and ‘Farm Benchmarking’ reports that are produced for individual farms participating in the program and discuss the methods that underpin the measurement of the natural capital on a farm.
Breakouts
07:30 - 08:30
Breakfast Bite | Telstra, nbn & Regional Tech Hub - It’s about the economics: unlocking the power of technology
By Justine Rowe Chief Sustainability Officer, Telstra, Warren Jennings Head of Industry Growth, Telstra, Kristen Coggan Communication and Engagement Manager, Regional Tech Hub, Robert Hardie Executive Manager for Health and Agriculture, nbn
08:00 - 08:50
Registrations Open
09:00 - 09:05
Welcome to day 2
By Angie Asimus Channel 7 Presenter, Podcaster and National Conference MC
PANEL | Unpacking trends, threats and opportunities in global trade
By Sam Burton Taylor Director, KC Natural & Kenny's Creek, Michael Every Global Strategist, Rabobank, Camille Smith Deputy editor, The Weekly Times, Shiro Armstrong Associate Professor of Economics, The Australian National University, Dr Beth Cookson Deputy Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, DAFF
11:35 - 12:15
Breakout A: Farmers for Climate Action | Sustainability + profitability: the future of agriculture
By Natalie Collard CEO, Farmers for Climate Action, Admiral Chris Barrie (Retd) Executive member of the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group, Brett Hall Chair, Farmers for Climate Action and beef farmer (TAS), Peter Holding Community Outreach Officer, Farmers for Climate Action and mixed farmer (NSW)
A conversation about current issues and opportunities for Australian agriculture, with a focus on productivity and profitability benefits of sustainable practices.
• Natalie Collard, CEO, Farmers for Climate Action
• Brett Hall - Chair, Farmers for Climate Action and beef farmer (TAS)
• Peter Holding - Community Outreach Officer, Farmers for Climate Action and sheep farmer (NSW)
• Admiral Chris Barrie (Retd) - Executive member of the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group
Breakouts
11:35 - 12:15
Breakout B: Sheep Producers Australia | Sustainability and profitability in a complicated world
A panel discussion about how our livestock sectors can remain viable in a climate of increasing geopolitical and socioeconomic risk.
Facilitator: Bonnie Skinner
Breakouts
11:35 - 12:15
Breakout C: GrainGrowers Ltd | Global Grains: How we grow what our international customers need
By Zachary Whale General Manager, Policy and Advocacy, Graingrowers, Fiona Marshall Grain grower, Mulwala NSW, Courtney Draper Executive General Manager, Australian Export Grain Innovation Centre, Peter Wilson Managing Director, Wilson International Trade
A panel discussion with insights from the farm, our markets and the bits in between unpacking how we grow and provide what our international grain customers want and need.
Session sponsor: Grains Research and Development Corporation
Breakouts
11.35 - 12.15
Breakout D: NFF Horticulture Council | Fairness in food: Five reasons to address power imbalances in fresh produce
By David Inall Chief Executive Officer, Master Grocers Australia, Lachlan Vass Research Manager,e61 Institute, Jeremy Griffith Head of government relations and advocacy, Australian Apple and Pear Ltd (APAL)., Ben Moxham Legal and Policy Director, Australian Council of Trades Unions (ACTU)
Hear from an expert panel from across the supply chain on how market fairness and transparency can deliver better outcomes from paddock to plate.
Breakouts
12:15 - 13:15
Lunch
13:15 - 13:25
Address by nbn co
By Gavin Williams Chief Development Officer Regional & Remote, nbn co
By Helen Haines MP Member for Indi, Nick Blong First Assistant Secretary for the Sustainability and Climate Division in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Lachlan Baird Chief Executive Officer, Prime Super, Alasdair MacLeod Executive Chairman, Macdoch Group
15:15 - 15:55
The power of leadership and resilience
By Glenn McGrath Former Australian Cricketer & McGrath Foundation President