Farmer led event to help gain export advantages and access to premium markets

A well-regarded event, it is set to attract over 85 growers and advisors with the aim of unpacking current issues and opportunities in the lead up to harvest.

It will be held on Wednesday, August 6 at the Corowa Distilling Co, Steel street, Corowa.

Why attend this years event?

1. Gain export advantages and access premium prices through ISCC
2. Understand alternative options for effective weed control with changes to Paraquat
3. Make informed decisions for Spring, with a commodity market outlook.

Topics & speakers include:

• Season discussion, a snapshot of the season to date and differences across the catchment for both cropping and mixed farm enterprises: Kate Coffey, Riverine Plains
• ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) rules and what needs to be done to pass the audit: Rosemary Richards, Chair, Sustainable Grain Australia
• What are the alternative options for effective weed control and agronomy solutions for managing weed seedbanks with changes to Paraquat Registration: Greg Condon, Agronomist, Grassroots Agronomy
• Market outlook for the different commodities coupled with strategy guidance leading into the spring window: Lachlan Condon, Senior Commodity Advisory, Market Check
• Panel discussion comprising of all speakers with an additional agronomist. Jane McInnes, Riverine Plains
• Consultation Ag Tech Focus, what innovations to trial within our catchment, any tech frustrations and challenges: Jane McInnes, Riverine Plains

The In Season Update kicks off at 9am sharp (registrations open from 8.30am) and finishes at 1.30pm. Free for members and $40 for non members (includes morning tea & lunch).