Thursday 29 November 2018
TOOWOOMBA
THE FARMER'S LEARNING LAB
Helping Queensland farmers navigate the complex business world
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EVENT DETAILS
Thursday 29 November 2018
8:30am - registration
9:00am - welcome
12:00pm - close, followed by lunch
Empire Church Theatre
54-56 Neil Street
Toowoomba 4350
Registrations close on Wednesday 21 November. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Speakers include:
Understanding the challenges and opportunities that face that agribusiness sector
Speaker Bios
William Laird is a Director of the Business Advisory division of RSM with over 18 years' experience as a trusted advisor to many agribusiness clients.
William Laird
RSM
Bruce McConnel is the General Manager of Food Leaders Australia, bringing with him a wealth of experience in agribusiness management.
Bruce McConnel
Food Leaders Australia
Professor Craig Baillie is an Agricultural Engineer with 24 years' experience in Agricultural Research, Development and Extension (R, D & E). Craig is currently the Director of the Centre for Agricultural Engineering (CAE) based at the University of Southern Queensland.
Craig's role within the Centre for Agricultural Engineering includes research management, business development (new projects) and the commercialisation / adoption of engineering technologies developed by the centre.
Craig's primary research interests include farming systems innovation and technology solutions to improve farm productivity and profitability.
Prof. Craig Baillie
Centre of Agribusiness Engineering, USQ
Ari McCamley is a Partner in Thynne + Macartney's specialist agribusiness legal team with over 12 years' experience. He protects the interests of farmers and graziers as they buy and sell rural properties, operate their businesses or deal with mining and gas companies looking to access their land.
The firm's clients include agricultural businesses in Queensland, the Northern Territory and the border areas of Northern New South Wales, including over 1,200 corporations and families, many of whom have remained clients of the firm for multiple generations.
Ari McCamley
Thynne + Macartney
Fundamentals for Thriving Farms
THE FARMER'S LEARNING LAB
William Laird
RSM
Cameron MacMillan
Queensland Rural & Industry Development Authority
Bruce McConnel
Food Leaders Australia
Prof. Craig Baillie
Centre for Agricultural Engineering, USQ
In order to stay competitive and relevant, farmers need to have the necessary tools and insights to conquer the ever-changing and complex world of business.
The Farmer's Learning Lab half-day conference will explore the financial, innovation, legal, funding and economic factors currently impacting Queensland's agribusiness sector to help support you through the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
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Brendan Skerman
AGDATA
Cameron MacMillan commenced as Chief Executive Officer of QRIDA in 2015, previously holding the position of Executive Director of International Business and Agribusiness at BDO.
Cameron's career includes 15 years as a Trade Commissioner and State Manager with the Australian Government's trade facilitation agency, Austrade. As CEO, Cameron reports to QRIDA's Board of Directors and the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries.
Cameron MacMillan
Queensland Rural & Industry Development Authority
Ari McCamley
Thynne + Macartney
Brendan is a Director of AGDATA Australia with over 18 years' industry experience and oversees the development of the production areas of the Phoenix software suite.
Brendan Skerman
AGDATA
Since our foundation 95 years ago, RSM has been embedded in Australian agribusiness. We have extensive experience in the sector and a strong passion for its values.
Regardless of size and location, or whether a family owned or large publicly traded farming organisation, our team appreciates the ever-changing agribusiness landscape.
We understand the social and economic issues facing the agricultural sector and the long association with the industry is one that we are particularly proud of.
Bob Licina
NAB, Trade & Working Capital
Bob leads a team of Trade & Working Specialists across Queensland who are responsible for developing working capital solutions for the banks Agri and Business Banking clients.
Bob Licina
NAB, Trade & Working
Capital
