The Big Co-op Conversation – Future Proofing Aussie Food

22 May 2021 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Join us for a live stream conversation from Primex with our host, respected local reporter, Michael Cavanagh.

Join us for a live broadcast from Primex 2021, Australia’s Sustainable Farming Expo, in Casino NSW where we’ll be talking directly to farmers about their challenges and the opportunities in agriculture with a focus on how farmers control their supply chain from the paddock to the plate.

This is the grand finale of our Co-op conversations, the hugely successful live stream conversation focusing farmers who are successfully using co-operative farming business models.

Join renowned agricultural journalist Michael Cavanagh, as he talks to producers in diary, horticulture, fishing & beef. You’ll get live conversation and a birds eye view of Primex from our roving camera crew.

You’ll also hear from local MP’s, Directors and CEO’s of some of the countries most successful agriculture Co-operatives, including NORCO, Casino Food Co-op, OZ Group & Clarence River Fishing Co-op.

Farmers, fishers and foresters around the country will be able to view the broadcast from anywhere via livestream on their mobile phone or other device.

Presenter: Michael Cavanagh

Guest Speakers:

  • The Hon David Littleproud MP, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management
  • The Hon Kevin Hogan MP, Member for Page, Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister
  • Gurmesh Singh MP – Member for Coffs Harbour
  • Melina Morrison, CEO, BCCM
  • John Seccombe, Chair, Northern Co-operative Meat Company
  • Satpal Singh Gill, Chair, OzGroup Co-op
  • Adam Bianchi, CEO, OzGroup Co-op
  • Danielle Adams, GM, Clarence River Fishermen’s Co-op

When: Saturday, 22 May 2021, 12-2pm AEST

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Details

Date:
22 May 2021
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYYGkHBYnhM

Organizer

BCCM

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