Live coverage: 2021 Global Food Forum
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Welcome to our live coverage of the 2021 Global Food Forum.
Today, we’ll begin with a welcome from The Australian’s editor Michelle Gunn, followed by a keynote address from Visy executive chairman Anthony Pratt.
The first discussion of the day will be with Tattarang and Minderoo Foundation CEO Andrew Hagger.
Click here for today’s full program.
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