Agribuzz - hosted by Colliers Agribusiness

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.

Our guest speaker will be Daniel Hough, the Managing Director of Gunn Agri Partners, who will share some of his perspectives from a diverse career working in Australia and abroad.

Daniel brings over two decades of experience in agriculture and real asset investment, underpinned by a personal connection to farming. Raised on a cattle property in New South Wales, where his father farmed into his late seventies, Daniel's professional journey reflects both a technical and hands-on understanding of agriculture.

Daniel’s career spans multiple continents and senior roles, including Associate Director at Macquarie Agricultural Funds Management in Europe and Head of Agriculture at an African-focused agribusiness investment platform. Throughout his career, Daniel has been investor-facing, leading capital raising across farmland strategies in Africa, Brazil, and Australia.

A qualified accountant with a longstanding background in financial services, Daniel currently serves as Portfolio Manager for all permanent crop and water investments at Gunn Agri Partners. His portfolio includes high-value nut, stone fruit, and avocado operations across Australia’s eastern seaboard. In addition to investment oversight, he also leads the firm’s Investor Relations function, liaising with institutional clients from Europe, North America and Australia

Registrations close on Monday 1 September. Please note any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

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

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Geraldine Doogue on telling stories with traction

Friday 26 September 2025

12:00 for 12:30pm

There are few journalists in Australia with as rich history in the media as Geraldine Doogue AO.

Beginning in newspapers in Western Australia, Geraldine has done it all, including stints as a foreign correspondent and television news anchor. As a familiar voice on ABC Radio, Geraldine has blazed a trail for women in journalism by telling the stories of Australians for more than 50 years.

Fresh from delivering the 2025 Ollie Lecture, Geraldine joins Farm Writers to discuss how journalism has changed and, just as importantly, how the decline in numbers of rural journalists and news sources shouldn’t result in a diminution of rural story telling.

What advice does Geraldine offer to young and emerging storytellers, and what lessons does she have for those engaged in sharing news and information about life and times in rural and regional Australia? Join us to find out.

Geraldine is the current co-host of the ABC podcast Global Roaming, bringing her lifetime of analysis and deep thinking to listeners weekly. She is a member of the Australian Media Hall of Fame and a multiple Walkley Award winning journalist.

We are delighted to be hosting Geraldine Doogue AO this September.

Bookings for this lunch will close on 22 September 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