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Agribuzz - hosted by FTI Consulting

Thursday, 16 October

Agribuzz is a smart casual event providing professional networking and development opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere. It provides the opportunity for our members and friends to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with their peers. 

Our guest speaker is Dan Masters, a founding member of AGR Partners. He focuses on all aspects of the firms’ activities and serves on the boards of several AGR portfolio companies.

He was raised on a broad acre wheat, barley and sheep farm in South Australia, and has managed several multi-million dollar equity funds.

Registrations for this event will close on Monday 13 October.

Putting a price on beef's future - why levy reform is essential for Australian cattle producers

Friday 24 October

Australia’s multi-billion cattle industry stands at a crossroads. There’s rising demand, new trade barriers and the ever-present risk of biosecurity incursions.

Cattle Australia is leading a review of the $5 per head cattle transaction levy that funds research, marketing and biosecurity programs, and CEO Will Evans is our guest speaker.

Will levy reform deliver greater competitiveness for the industry? And what will it cost to fund the programs needed to continue the industry’s growth and sustainability? Join us to find out.

Is Australian agriculture facing an inputs crisis?

COVID-19 demonstrated the fragility of global supply chains.

Our guest speaker, Andrew Henderson, believes Australia needs a formal national food security plan, to build greater security into our food systems by protecting access to critical inputs .