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The NT Cattlemen's Association, with the support of its sponsors, secured an exceptional line up of speakers for its 24th Annual Industry Conference; it was held at SkyCity Casino on 28 March in Darwin, hosted by the Tennant Creek Branch.
From Alice Springs to Darwin, East to West this year's conference focussed on Beef production in Northern Australia, its place in the world beef market and its future opportunities and threats.
Changing economic conditions, global & domestic, and climate change are current
issues that will affect the Pastoral Industry in the near future. This year's conference addressed these topics in depth, examining the how, what and why and their collective impact on the industry and producers.
International speakers at the conference gave an insight into competitors and customers of the Northern Beef Industry. The state of the industry and its markets were also discussed with an emphasis on the future.
The conference concluded once again with a panel of industry leaders and experts, discussing and evaluating the future of the industry and issues it faces.
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Thursday, 27 March 2008 |
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Order of Events |
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10:30 am |
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3:00 pm |
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4:30 pm |
Book Launch: Reinventing the Bush, Marg Carroll | |
Friday, 28 March 2008 |
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Conference Proceedings |
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7:30am |
Registration commences |
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8.00am |
Welcoming Address |
Mr Roy Chisholm, President |
8.15am |
OFFICIAL OPENING |
The Hon. Minister Burke, Federal Minster for Agriculture |
8.50am |
Climate Change, a Global Perspective |
Dr Brian Fisher |
9.25am |
Mr Chris Richardson, Access Economics |
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10.00am |
MORNING TEA: |
Book Launch:
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10.30am |
Mr Fernando Galletti de Queiroz |
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11.00am |
Mr Mohamed Azid Kabul |
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11.30am |
Mr Mick Keogh, Australian Farm Institute |
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12.00pm |
LUNCH: |
Launch: Best Practice Manual for the Katherine Region and the FrontGate Website |
12.50pm |
Session Introduction |
Mr David Palmer, Managing Director MLA |
1.10pm |
Mr Peter Weeks, MLA |
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1.30pm |
Mr Scott Hansen, MLA |
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1.50pm |
Mr David Thomason, MLA |
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2.20pm |
AFTERNOON TEA |
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2.40pm |
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4.40pm |
CLOSING ADDRESS |
The Hon Minister Natt, NT Minister for Primary Industries |
Friday, 28 March 2008 |
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Cattlemen's Annual Dinner |
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6:30 pm |
Pre-Dinner Drinks -Marrara Stadium (buses leaving SkyCity Casino at 6:00pm) |
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7:30 pm |
Dinner- Marrara Stadium |
Featuring Kerry O’Keffe as dinner speaker |
Media Releases |
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Additional Information |
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