If you have been impacted by supply disruptions and rising input costs and want to know how to manage the risks. Or you want to hear and see how innovation and new ag technologies are working on other farms so you can assess the risk vs reward for your own business. Join WAFarmers with agricultural experts, researchers and other farmers to learn how you can improve your business through risk management.
The two day event includes our inaugural Farms and Industry Tour; You get to kick the dirt at leading agricultural enterprises including methane-reducing sheep feed trials, innovative feedlot and drainage systems, high-welfare poultry production, a large-scale rotary dairy and the CBH Albany Grain Terminal. The two-day program also includes a Sundowner, Conference Day with a comprehensive line up of key speakers, followed by the CBH Group Gala Dinner, combining local food, entertainment and opportunities to build valuable industry connections. Full details found here.
Discounted Early Bird tickets now on sale. Or call 94862100 for more details.
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