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ACCESS expert advice and knowledge during the VirtuAg Spring 2020 Webinar Series.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1-2pm
Kicking goals: What should Australian agriculture be looking to achieve by 2030? Hosted by Ed Gannon.
SPEAKERS
FIONA SIMSON: President, National Farmers’ Federation
Fiona Simson is a mixed farmer and grazier with tertiary qualifications in business and education. Fiona’s passion is for local food production and the growth and sustainability of rural and regional Australia. She also sits on the board of the NRMA, the Australian Made Campaign Ltd and AgStewardship Australia.
ADRIAN PARKER: General manager, Specialised Agribusiness Solutions, Commonwealth Bank
Adrian leads a national team dedicated to supporting Australia’s leading corporate and institutional agribusinesses in the animal protein, aquaculture, dairy, fertilisers, fibres, fishing, forestry, gains and oilseeds and sweeteners sectors.
GEORGIE ALEY: Food and Agribusiness, Operations Advisory, Management Consulting, KPMG
Georgie is a director of Pulse Australia and Agribusiness Australia. She has held the role of CEO of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and managing director of the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1-2pm
Out of covid: The Federal Government’s plan for agriculture. Hosted by Natalie Kotsios.
SPEAKER
DAVID LITTLEPROUD: Federal Agriculture and Water Resources Minister
Mr Littleproud was elected Member for Maranoa in 2016, and previously held the agriculture and water portfolios in 2017-19. He has private sector experience in banking and finance.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1-2pm
Helping hand: Where will agriculture get its future labour force from?Hosted by Natalie Kotsios.
SPEAKERS
FELICITY BLACKSTOCK: Learning and development manager, Dairy Australia
Felicity has had a lengthy career in education. Her Dairy Australia role includes a focus on initiatives to attract and retain the future dairy workforce.
JAMES WHITESIDE: Chief executive, AUSVEG
Before joining AUSVEG in December 2016, James was chief operating officer of Incitec Pivot Fertilisers, and was chief executive officer of Quantum Fertilisers, a Hong Kong-based joint venture fertiliser trading company.
BEN CANT: Chair, Citrus Australia
Ben Cant is a third generation citrus grower, packer, marketer and exporter. He was appointed citrus supply manager with Costa Group when it purchased his family orchard in 2017, having spent 15 years managing his family business to supply major supermarket chains and export markets.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1-2pm
Ag Decisions: Improving on-farm risk management, profit and productivity.Hosted by Ed Gannon.
SPEAKERS
CAMERON NICHOLSON: Consultant, Nicon Rural Services
Cam Nicholson is a partner in Nicon Rural Services, a consulting business near Geelong working with the grazing and cropping industries and in natural resource management.
JASON SHIELDS: Orchard manager, Plunkett Orchards
Jason is The Weekly Times Coles 2019 Horticulture Farmer of the Year. He and his orchard team grow some of the world’s best fruit across four orchards and has a commitment to innovation in orchard production.
GRAHAM PHELPS: Manager, Agriculture Practice, WorkSafe Victoria
Graham leads the design and co-ordinates the delivery of WorkSafe’s farm safety program. He was previously CEO of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Loddon Mallee regional director for the DLWP and the DEPI.
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