Macintyre Ag Alliance 2023 Agribusiness Summit is set for 9-10 March, featuring a jam-packed agenda around the theme “debt and equity, commodities and self-development”.
On the back of the success of the 2022 inaugural Summit, this year’s event is even bigger and better, combining a breakfast and field day at local property “Malgarai” and conference at the Goondiwindi Community Cultural Centre.
Macintyre Ag Alliance President Sophie McInnerney said day one of the program will kick off with a breakfast session at “Malgarai” with a world leader in practical, farm-friendly, soil microbiology, Canada-based Joel Williams of Integrity Soils. “Over breakfast Joel will outline pathways for transitioning from high input, intensive
production systems toward biologically based, ecologically integrated systems,” Sophie said.
“Later in the day, Joel will explain why the practice of companion and intercropping has gained major traction in recent years. Wilmot Cattle Company General Manager Stuart Austin will discuss the company’s transition to regenerative soil and grazing management, which led to its pioneering carbon deal with Microsoft. We are also thrilled to have Moonie grazier Mitch Cameron share the story of his spectacular gamble on the cattle market over the past three years.”
The field day will conclude with a farm tour of Malgarai, where hosts Richard and Janet Doyle will share their regenerative agriculture journey, converting their cropping business to a cattle trading enterprise.
Sophie said day two at the Cultural Centre will feature some thought-provoking presentations on finance, farm planning and personal development. “Known for his riveting presentations, United Nations consultant Allan Parker of Peak Performance will guide us through a skills workshop on how to increase agreement, reduce conflict and build healthy families, business and culture. Liz Otto of Cornerstone Sustainability will outline the key stages to planning your Future Farm Blueprint, using a balance book approach to evaluate your business and where you need to drive it. Sprout Ag partner Henry Holcombe will join Bentley’s Queensland partner Rohan Dunsdon in a session on stress testing your business in inflationary markets and understanding how your finances are managed.”
“As Australian farmers face ever increasing challenges, Macintyre Ag Alliance is providing the foundations to evolve farming systems and challenge status quo mindsets,” Sophie said. “The Macintyre Ag Alliance Agribusiness Summit will provide landholders and producers with the confidence to adapt and grow, knowing they hold the skills and mindset to remain productive while enhancing the environment in which they work.”
This project received funding from the Queensland Government’s Natural Resources Recovery Program. This project is supported by Northern Slopes Landcare Association and Southern Queensland Landscapes, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. Proud sponsors include B&W Rural, Growth Agriculture and NAB.
WHAT: Macintyre Ag Alliance 2023 Agribusiness Summit WHEN: Thursday 9 and Friday 10 March, 2023
WHERE: Goondiwindi Cultural Centre and “Malgarai,” Boggabilla TICKETS: www.macintyreagalliance.com/events
