brought to you by The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology,Tasmanian Division

When:

Wednesday 26^th October, 2011

Where:

Tailrace Centre, 1 Waterfront Drive, Riverside, Launceston

Time:

1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

What:

Agriculture is particularly important to the Tasmanian economy. Recent research shows potential to significantly increase the contribution that agriculture can make.

The theme for the afternoon is innovation in the production and marketing of Tasmanian agricultural products (particularly food) for state, interstate and overseas markets, and what that means for research, development and extension providers.

The audience will be challenged by the speakers, leading to discussion about what can be done to facilitate growth in Tasmanian agriculture

Cost:

Members $40 inc GST

Non members $55 inc GST

More Info?

Register on the AIAST website or click here. Or contact:

Donna Lucas 0459 047 478 or

David Armstrong 03 6334 1033

Sponsors:

Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology

Bringing The Elements Together

Program:

see below:

1:30 pm

Registrations

2:00 pm

Welcome: Donna Lucas

 

Examples of investment, innovative production and marketing:

2:05 pm

Nick Cracknell, tomato grower, Granton

Investing in hydroponics

2:20 pm

Howard Hansen, Hansen Orchards, Grove

Innovation in the production and marketing of stone fruit

2:35 pm

Peter McPherson, BerryExchange

The attraction of Tasmania and the necessary marketing innovations for success

2:50 pm

David Byard

Opportunities for innovation in the marketing of Tasmanian meat

3:05 pm

Laurie Bonney, Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research

Summary of key messages

3:20 pm

Afternoon tea

 

Getting onto the supermarket shelves:

3:40 pm

Darryl Wallace, Category Manager Hard Vegetables, Coles

Coles ideal relationship with suppliers

4:10 pm

Paul Lloyd, National Supply Chain Manager, Perfection Fresh

Roles and relationships with suppliers and supermarkets

 

How can RD&E providers contribute to innovation and economic development? 

2:30 pm

Session facilitated by Doris Blaesing.

5:30 pm

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