A new industry conference is aiming to give primary producers the opportunity to hear the latest in policy developments, farm business advice and commodity research, while networking with each other, industry service providers and policy decision-makers.
Grain Producers SA and Livestock SA will partner in hosting the inaugural Growing SA conference – the first time the organisations have joined together to hold such an event.
Livestock SA chief executive officer Andrew Curtis says the theme Growing SA reflects the industry’s leading role in cementing SA’s reputation as a premium food and wine exporter.
“Primary production is an engine room for the state’s economy,” he said. “It is a shining light when other industries face challenges to growth. In the lead-up to the state election, we want to ensure that our industry is placed front and centre in policy debates so we can ensure primary production policies of all parties contesting the election enable our members to remain profitable.”
Both organisations will also host their annual general meetings as part of the day, which will be on Friday, August 11, at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, Hahndorf.
- Details: grainproducerssa.com.au or livestocksa.org.au
