Food production in an ever-changing world will be in the spotlight at Cattle Australia’s inaugural producer day, Cattle Connect 2024, with the event’s much-anticipated program now available.
As Master of Ceremonies, well-known beef industry champion, Tracey Hayes, will lead delegates through an insightful analysis of some of the most topical issues facing beef producers, including how to drive beef demand and engage consumers, communicating the carbon cycle of cows in everyday language, and Australia’s worst biosecurity threats.
The afternoon will feature breakout sessions covering global market trends; land management and the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR); what to consider when it comes to carbon, renewables and mining; Meat & Livestock Australia’s five-year vision; and the Australian premiere of the World Without Cows documentary.
CA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chris Parker, said the event would bring together some great minds from global agriculture with the aim of sharing knowledge about the changing dynamics of food production with stakeholders from across the beef supply chain.
“The Cattle Connect 2024 program recognises the diverse market, environmental, social and governance opportunities and challenges that currently exist for the Australian beef industry, and seeks to ensure producers and other industry stakeholders are engaged in these issues that have effects at the farmgate and beyond,” Dr Parker said.
“The topical conversations will be led by keynote speakers, who will provide updates on the latest developments in their respective fields, followed by panel discussions with a range of stakeholders who can speak to their diverse experiences.”
Headlining the conversation on biosecurity threats will be First Assistant Secretary and National Animal Disease Preparedness Coordinator, Brant Smith, and Department of Agriculture’s Border Operations Assistant Secretary, Josephine Laduzko, who will speak to the oft-asked question, ‘Is our border security strong enough?’.
They will then be joined in a panel discussion by Tipperary Group of Stations General Manager, David Connolly; CA Chair, Garry Edwards; and Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Deputy CEO, Romy Carey, as facilitator.
“The producer day and speaker program have been designed to foster knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration, and we look forward to producers from across the nation bringing their unique perspectives to these conversations, as we look to shape the future of the Australian beef sector,” Dr Parker said.
Cattle Connect 2024 will culminate with the CA Annual General Meeting, followed by a fun and tasty sundowner with MLA chef Sam Burke’s ‘Rare, Medium, Live!’.
Cattle Connect 2024 is being held at Bective Station, Tamworth, NSW, on November 21. To view the full program and register to attend, visit Cattle Australia 2024 Conference.
-Cattle Australia