Riverine Plains Innovation Expo

Join us as we explore the topic “Putting farmers first – driving decisions using data” at the upcoming Riverine Plains Innovation Expo, to be held from Thursday 24 – Friday 25 August 2023 at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort.

The Riverine Plains Innovation Expo will focus on helping farmers future-proof and proactively manage their businesses in a rapidly changing global market.

Program

Riverine Plains Alvan Blanch Australia Innovation Conference

DAY 1 – Thursday 24 August, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Conference speakers include:

• Alexandra Gartmann, Chair, Victorian Agriculture and Climate Change Council
• Nigel Hart, Managing Director, GRDC
• Alison Kelly, Agriculture Victoria
• Dale Grey, Climate Specialist, Agriculture Victoria
• Luke Harrison, I K Caldwell, AGnVET
• Brad Egan, 2022 Young Farmer of the Year
• farmer panel discussion ‘How do you use data on farm to inform your business?’, featuring Nick Ennis, Lawson Grains and Anna Toland, Toland Merino, Brad Egan.
• supply chain panel discussion ‘How is the market is driving data collection and use?‘, featuring Ben Barlow New Edge Microbials, Keryn McLean Bayer, Mark Allen Thera Capital Management, Dwain Duxson Farm Tender and Chris Stevens Kellogg’s Australia.
• Riverine Plains Scholarship Program:
  • 2022 Hanrahan Family Scholarship recipient James White

Riverine Plains New Edge Microbials Gala Fundraising Dinner: 

DAY 1 – Thursday 24 August, 6pm – 11 pm

This black-tie event is about having fun, getting together, and raising money to support the future of agriculture in our region.

The evening includes:

• sit-down dinner
• charity auction to raise funds for the Riverine Plains Scholarship Program
• entertainment with well-known comedian, Jean Kittson
• live band and dancing

The Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort is offering Expo delegates a 10% discount on room bookings. Please contact reception to secure your accommodation and discount.

Riverine Plains Alvan Blanch Australia Farm Tour:

DAY 2 – Friday 25 August, 8am – 2pm

Showcasing farming innovations across the region, the Riverine Plains Alvan Blanch Australia Farm Tour will take a practical look at how farmers are adopting and employing new technologies and data to make better and more sustainable decisions.

Includes:

• liming demonstration
• drone spraying
• Goldacres Weedetect green on green technology
• Alvan Blanch Australia grain dryer

PLUS coffee van and BBQ lunch provided!

Background:

Capturing data and using it to make decisions is becoming more important, especially when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Banks, insurance providers and end-users are increasing their scrutiny of our farming and business practices, which has the potential to impact our capacity to operate.

Sharing data with end-users is one way that farmers can demonstrate their sustainability credentials and gain access to markets. But what exactly are the types of data needed, and how will farmers be required to collect and report on this in the future?

To address this, speakers will answer key questions over the course of the Expo, like:

• How can farmers proactively and efficiently approach data collection to meet supply chain requirements?
• Are there technologies that can help make data collection and reporting easier?
• What is the role of AI and can we trust it?
• What about privacy?
• Can this data be used to help improve our on-farm decision making and help us become more sustainable in the long-term?

Tickets are now available! Riverine Plains Members receive a 50% discount on tickets – check your emails for your discount code.