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Is Australian agriculture facing an inputs crisis?

Friday, 29 August

Imports of critical inputs are just as essential to Australia’s $90+ agriculture industry as efficient export pathways. COVID-19 demonstrated the fragility of global supply chains, yet there remains a genuine question about whether Australia has learned any lessons from this great global reset and sought to build greater security into our food systems.

Our guest speaker at this lunch is Andrew Henderson, the lead author of a recent Green Paper asking whether the time has come for Australia to develop a formal national food security plan. Issued by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, the paper focuses on fertiliser, access to chemicals and digital connectivity.

Agribuzz at AgQuip, hosted by Case IH

Tuesday, 19 August

We're heading back to Gunnedah for another fabulous Agribuzz event at the AgQuip Field Days, hosted by Case IH.

Our guest speaker will be David Statham, the co-founder of FibreTrace Technologies and co-owner of the Sundown Pastoral Company and Good Earth Cotton. He'll share some 'sliding door' moments that helped develop his passion to transform the fashion supply chain.

Agribuzz in Wagga Wagga - hosted by ANZ and RSM

Thursday 28 August

This is our first Agribuzz in Wagga Wagga, and we're delighted to be teaming up with joint hosts ANZ Bank and RSM Australia. 

Guest speaker Pip Grant is the CEO of Riverine Plains, a farming systems group supporting producers across southern NSW and northeast Victoria. She's worked across government, agritech companies, start-ups, grower groups and research – in agriculture, sustainability, and community health - and is passionate about the strength and resilience of rural communities.

Farmers, (aviation) fuel and the flying kangaroo

QantasLink plays a vital role in connecting Australians across remote and rural areas.

CEO Rachel Yangoyan spoke to Farm Writers about the realities of airport infrastructure and regional operations, as well as investments in sustainable aviation fuel which is increasingly derived from Australian agricultural products.