Agribuzz - hosted by FTI Consulting

16 October 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 is Dan Masters, a founding member of AGR Partners. He focuses on all aspects of the firms’ activities and serves on the boards of several AGR portfolio companies.

Prior to joining AGR, Daniel was an investment manager for a $250 million captive private equity fund within National Australia Bank and a senior associate at Hastings Funds Management, a $200 million captive private equity fund, investing growth capital in Australian mid-market businesses.

Daniel received a Bachelor of Commerce from Adelaide University. He was raised on a broad acre wheat, barley and sheep farm in South Australia. Daniel is married with three children.

Registrations for this event will close on Monday 13 October.

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

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Putting a price on beef's future - why levy reform is essential for Australian cattle producers

Friday 24 October 2025

12:00 for 12:30pm

Australia’s multi-billion cattle industry stands at a crossroads. While there’s rising demand for beef at home and abroad, new trade barriers are emerging - including tariffs in the US and environmental regulations in the EU. There's also the ever-present risk of biosecurity incursions bringing new pests, diseases and weeds into our farming systems. This leaves the industry both nervous and optimistic.

Cattle Australia, the peak body representing Australia’s 52,000 cattle producers, is leading a review of the $5 per head cattle transaction levy that funds research, marketing and biosecurity programs.

Will levy reform deliver greater competitiveness for the industry? And what will it cost to fund the programs needed to continue the industry’s growth and sustainability?

Will Evans is the Chief Executive Officer of Cattle Australia, and our October lunch speaker.

Will brings to his role extensive leadership, advocacy and policy experience. Prior to joining Cattle Australia in July 2025, he held the role of CEO of the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association, and before that industry positions in the areas of policy development with the former Cattle Council of Australia and the Northern Territory Livestock Exporters' Association.

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

Agribuzz - hosted by Local Land Services

13 November 2025

5:30pm to 7:30pm

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

Join us in Orange for the opportunity to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with other members and guests.

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.

Bookings for this event will close on Monday 10 November.

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

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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