Ag Day

 

Innovation in Ag Conference and Gala Dinner

We were saddened to announce that due to circumstances outside our control, 2022s planned Innovation in Ag Conference and Gala Dinner had to be postponed.

We made the difficult decision to postpone the Innovation in Ag conference and gala dinner, due to be held on November 25, 2022. The program was set to educate, inspire and influence, with expert speakers from across the country and local farming legends, sharing the stage in Goulburn. 

We listened to the market and made this decision based on the experiences our farming sector was currently going through. The catastrophic flooding in our region, the concern over a new covid variant, the federal budget announcement, another rise in interest rates, the increased cost of fuel and feed and high inflation levels across the economy challenged every element of this event.  

Our team worked tirelessly over 3 months to bring together an incredible conference agenda including expert speakers, industry sponsors, our charity partner in Rural Aid including amazing donated auction items. We believe we had a winning formula, but the timing just didn’t seem right given the circumstances our Ag sector was dealing with in our region.   

We would like to thank our wonderful Ag Day sponsors, Region Group, Telstra, NSW Farmers and WFi Local Land Services - South East, NBN Co, Goulburn - Mulwaree Council, Wingecarribee Shire Council, National Australia Bank, Investment Plus Accounting, Regional Development Australia-ACT and Tribe Breweries along with our incredible speakers and MCs for all of their support and understanding and we are looking forward to working again towards a superior event this year.

What was Planned

After interruptions over the last two years, we were going a step further in 2022 with a conference, gala dinner and charity auction celebrating Ag Day 22.

Last year’s theme Innovation in Ag focused on high-tech and innovative processes followed by a paddock to plate gala dinner both to be held on Friday 25 November 2022 in Goulburn.

The conference is an opportunity to learn about future Agri-development with keynote speakers and panel discussions from our agriculture experts either onsite or via a virtual presentation.

Conference Speakers

We were excited to have the following keynote speakers and agriculture experts presenting at this years’ Conference, either onsite or virtually:

Joanna Stanion - First Assistant Secretary of Agricultural Policy Division in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Robyn Alders AO - Honorary Professor, Chair, Upper Lachlan Branch NSW Farmers

Mick Keogh – Deputy Chair and Agricultural Commissioner, ACCC

Robert Herrmann – General Manager, Mecardo and Product Specialist at Nutrien Ag Solutions

Cressida Cains – Owner and Director of Pecora Group

Georgie Kelly – Livestock Manager, Rugby Pastoral Co.

Belinda Kelly – Biodiversity and Sustainability Manager, Rugby Rugby Pastoral Co.

Carolina Merriman – Grazier, Chair of the NSW Farmers Association - Yass branch

Darren Price – CEO / Director, Price Rural Management

Jennifer Medway – Farmer, Penrose Pastoral Co., and Manager, Regional Tech Hub

Chris Stevenson - Telstra Industry Specialist for Agribusiness, Supply Chain and Retail

Robert Hardie - Executive Manager – Health and Agriculture, NBN

Rob Lansdown – Business Development Manager, Zetifi

Gala Dinner MC & Guest Speakers

We were delighted to have the following guest speakers presenting at the Gala Dinner:

Genevieve Jacobs - Group Editor, Region Group

Tim Lee - Journalist, host, author, historian

Steve Ridley - Auctioneer / Livestock Specialist & Livestock Manager with Elders

Charity Auction

Our chosen charity for the Gala Dinner Charity Auction this year is Rural Aid.

Rural Aid is Australia’s most trusted rural charity. We stand with our farmers when they need us most. Rural Aid provides critical support to farmers affected by natural disaster through financial, wellbeing and fodder assistance. Rural Aid’s community programs help create more sustainable communities by building stronger futures for all Australian farmers.

Rural Aid offers free, confidential counselling to Rural Aid registered farmers and their family. Rural Aid counsellors catch up with their farmers where they’re most comfortable; whether it’s on farm, in town, or over the phone. Rural Aid counsellors are professionally trained to support their clients through all kinds of life challenges and come with an understanding of the unique needs of rural people. They can support with practical strategies to help farmers refocus and get back on track.

About Innovation in Ag

The conference was to focus on the following topics:

DIGITAL INNOVATION

  • Resources

  • Analytics

  • Assisting famers with decision making tools

CONNECTIVITY

  • Data connectivity

  • Digital connectivity challenges and opportunities

FARMING PRACTICES

  • Biosecurity

  • Circular economy

  • Climate adjustments

  • Future / forecasting / decision making capabilities

BUSINESS SUPPORT

  • Regen funding

  • Financial security

  • Legalities of data management

  • Cyber security

  • Insurance

  • Succession planning

WOMEN IN AG

  • Leading innovation during challenging times.

Innovation in Ag Objectives

Leaders of the ag industry will be sharing their knowledge and resources.

  • Explore and promote future innovative practices in agriculture with expert keynote speakers who are specialists in their industry.

  • An interactive and collaborative environment for participants to learn and network.

  • Highlighting interconnectedness within the industry.

  • Share lived experiences of investing in innovative practices.

  • Assist and inform our agricultural industry with business decision-making tools.

  • Our annual event showcases the innovative agricultural industry within our region.

Partners and Sponsors

We would like to recognise the contributions to this year’s events, with a big thank you to all of our Sponsors.

Media Partner

  • Region Group

Gold Sponsors

  • Telstra

  • NSW Farmers and wfi

Silver Sponsors

  • Local Land Services

  • National Broadband Network

Bronze Sponsors

  • National Australia Bank

  • Wingecarribee Shire Council

  • Investment Plus Accounting Group

  • Canberra Region Food Collaborative

  • Goulburn Mulwaree Council

Gala Dinner Sponsor

  • Tribe Breweries