Trending n-ewes: Agribusiness Sheep Updates 2016
The 2016 Agribusiness Sheep Updates “Sharpening the Sheep Business”, held on Tuesday 30 August at the University Club of Western Australia, attracted 114 industry leaders.
Speakers at this year’s event included several high profile professionals, addressing topics focussed on 'Sharpening the Sheep Business'. The program aimed to provide industry with business development ideas for the WA sheep industry.
Sessions included:
industry level presentations -
- Predictions for the sheep industry: Mick Keogh, Chairman of the National Rural Advisory Council, and Member of the CSIRO Sustainable Agriculture Flagship Advisory Committee and Executive Director, Australian Farm Institute
- Managing risk through investment diversification: David Cornish, Cornish Consulting
- How to efficiently transition from a family farming business to a diversified agricultural business: Michael Chilvers, 2012 Nuffield Scholarship winner, Tasmania
- Advisory Boards in Agriculture: Danielle England, AgInnovate and Gerri Hinckley, Tincurrin
- Planning for Success: Rosemary Bartle, Rabobank
In-depth system analysis -
- Seasonality of lamb supply- have we interpreted the price signals correctly? John Young, Farming System Advisory Service
- Comparative profitability of sheep versus cropping: Ashley Herbert, Agrarian
- Economics of getting back into sheep: Alana Starkie and Paul Omodei, Planfarm
Examples from industry -
- Building industry – building relationships (Tri-Lamb Alliance): Jamie Heinrich, Kangaroo Island
- The Dorper Lamb Story: Graeme Howie
- Successful Supply Chains: David Lock, Managing Director, Mareterram Limited Australia
Feedback showed that attendees enjoyed the day, with many comments about the quality of speakers and flow of the program.
“It was a very well run event, and the balance of presentations and order of them excellent. Thank you”, “Thank you for an informative day - the sections were well thought out and while different linked well.”, “Good coverage of topics, communication. Opportunities to come, we just need to embrace the rest of the industry.”
The early afternoon session presenting SIBI commissioned analyses was well received. The comments indicated there was a general desire for more research, practical application of technology, and industry innovation.
The event trended in social media. As per DAFWA corporate communications, the Twitter stats from the recent Sheep updates were the best DAFWA has ever seen from an individual event.
The SIBI team thanks the industry fo their support and are happy that the Agribusiness Sheep Updates remains a ‘flagship event’ for the WA Sheep Industry.
For copies of the presentations, visit Agribusiness Sheep Updates 2016 webpage.