Agribuzz at AgQuip, hosted by Case IH

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

3pm to 5pm

We're heading back to Gunnedah for another fabulous Agribuzz event at the AgQuip Field Days, hosted by Case IH.

Our guest speaker will be David Statham, the co-founder of FibreTrace Technologies and co-owner of the Sundown Pastoral Company and Good Earth Cotton. He'll share some 'sliding door' moments that helped develop his passion to transform the fashion supply chain.

Agribuzz is a 'smart casual' event providing professional networking and development opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.

This is a great opportunity to catch up socially with people attending the AgQuip field days, including those who don't always have an opportunity to attend Agribuzz.

Agribuzz provides the opportunity for our members and friends to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with their peers. Those establishing their careers can talk to agribusiness leaders over a drink while those on the look-out for talent can meet aspiring leaders-in-the-making.

David Statham co-founded FibreTrace Technologies with his wife Danielle. Together they have created one of the world’s most renowned sustainable agricultural enterprises.

Since 1984 David has been at the forefront of innovation in agricultural technology and the application of regenerative farming techniques. This has resulted in the Sundown Pastoral Company being recognised as one of Earth's most efficient and environmentally ethical agricultural enterprises, being the world’s first carbon positive cotton farm.

David’s vision is to work in harmony with nature and believes regenerative farming techniques can create a better and healthier planet for generations ahead. He is driven daily to leave the planet and its culture a better place for future generations.

David believes that brands need to be connected to the farms they rely on to supply their cotton - and in turn trace the product all the way to the shelf. Creating a supply chain with full visibility that ensures true long term sustainability is the way to achieving this goal.

Registrations close on Wednesday 13 August. Please note any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

For any questions, contact bookings@nswfarmwriters.org.au

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Agribuzz in Wagga Wagga

- hosted by ANZ and RSM

Thursday, 28 August 2025

5:30pm to 7:30pm

This is our first Agribuzz in Wagga Wagga, and we're delighted to have the CEO of Riverine Plains, Pip Grant, as our guest speaker. Our joint hosts are ANZ Bank and RSM Australia.

Agribuzz is a smart casual event providing professional networking and development opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere. 

It provides the opportunity for our members and friends to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with their peers. Those establishing their careers can talk to agribusiness leaders over a drink while those on the look-out for talent can meet aspiring leaders-in-the-making.

Passionate about the strength and resilience of rural communities, Pip has built a career navigating the world of global innovation - working across government, agritech companies, start-ups, grower groups, research – in agriculture, sustainability, and community health.

Pip has contributed to national initiatives like AusAgritech and evokeAG, and is focused on bridging the gap between emerging technologies and on-farm outcomes. Her focus is on translating big ideas into practical, positive change for farmers and regions.

Pip will share her career journey to becoming CEO of Riverine Plains, a farming systems group supporting producers across southern NSW and northeast Victoria, and reflect on the power of collaboration, community, and goodwill in delivering meaningful impact for rural Australia.

Registrations close on Monday 25 August. Please notify of any dietary requirements when booking.

For any questions, contact bookings@nswfarmwriters.org.au

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Is Australian agriculture facing an inputs crisis?

Friday 29 August 2025

12:00 for 12:30pm

Imports of critical inputs are just as essential to Australia’s $90+ agriculture industry as efficient export pathways. COVID-19 demonstrated the fragility of global supply chains, yet there remains a genuine question about whether Australia has learned any lessons from this great global reset and sought to build greater security into our food systems.

Has the time come for Australia to develop a more formal national food security plan to help us manage the global risks of trade and the impact of a break on supply chains to domestic food production?

That’s the question asked by a recent Green Paper issued by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). More usually associated with national security through a defence and foreign affairs lens, ASPI’s paper focuses on the questions of Australia’s food security with specific focuses on fertiliser, access to chemicals and digital connectivity.

Our speaker this month is Andrew Henderson, the lead author of the Green Paper.

Andrew is a leading strategic policy specialist with a passion for building the sustainability and prosperity of rural and regional Australia and enhancing the recognition of its role in the economy and its place in national security.

Andrew is an experienced independent chair and member of several national policy and implementation committees focussed on traceability and biosecurity systems, research and development, service delivery, food safety and regulatory systems. Andrew has also been heavily involved in developing, advocating for, and implementing policy to reform Australia’s red meat and livestock integrity systems.

Andrew is the Principal of Agsecure, a Senior Fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and a non-executive director at End Food Waste Australia and Sheep Producers Australia. He has advised the Australian Government on critical policy areas of biosecurity, red meat and livestock, live animal exports, Northern Australian development, and climate change.

Andrew is a published author on biosecurity, food security, national security, and agricultural supply chains and is driving awareness of the true value of the agriculture sector, and the role that rural and regional Australia plays in our national security, and the security and stability of our region.

Bookings for this lunch will close on 25 August 2025. Corporate members may book unlimited guests at the member price. Other members may book one guest at the member price. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

For any questions, contact bookings@nswfarmwriters.org.au

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Agribuzz - hosted by Colliers

Thursday, 4 September 2025

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Agribuzz is a smart casual event providing professional networking and development opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere.

It provides the opportunity for our members and friends to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with their peers. Those establishing their careers can talk to agribusiness leaders over a drink while those on the look-out for talent can meet aspiring leaders-in-the-making.

Keep an eye on emails for details.

For any questions, contact bookings@nswfarmwriters.org.au

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Farm Writers Lunch

SAVE THE DATE

Friday 19 September 2025

12:00 for 12:30pm

Farm Writers has a great line-up of events and speakers in 2025. Add this date to your calendar, and keep an eye out for emails with details as we get closer.

Our lunches are held at the Sydney Marriott Circular Quay, 30 Pitt Street Sydney.

Bookings for this lunch will close on 25 August 2025. Corporate members may book unlimited guests at the member price. Other members may book one guest at the member price. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

For any questions, contact bookings@nswfarmwriters.org.au

Farm Writers Lunch

SAVE THE DATE

Friday 24 October 2025

12:00 for 12:30pm

Farm Writers has a great line-up of events and speakers in 2025. Add this date to your calendar, and keep an eye out for emails with details as we get closer.

Our lunches are held at the Sydney Marriott Circular Quay, 30 Pitt Street Sydney.

Bookings for this lunch will close on 20 October 2025. Corporate members may book unlimited guests at the member price. Other members may book one guest at the member price. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

For any questions, contact bookings@nswfarmwriters.org.au

Farm Writers Christmas lunch

Tuesday, 2 December 2025

12pm for 12:30pm

Come and help us celebrate the festive season

The Farm Writers Christmas lunch brings together members and guests to catch up and look back on the year in agriculture.

It is always a highlight on the calendar, and the perfect place to network with key leaders, influencers and decision makers across the agribusiness, rural and regional sectors. It is the must-attend event for anyone in the agriculture industry.

Keep an eye on emails for when registrations open.

For any questions, contact bookings@nswfarmwriters.org.au