Join us in Albury
Angus producers and beef industry enthusiasts are invited to join Angus Australia for an insightful day of learning and networking in Albury NSW on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
The day will be made up of three events, including the third and final NSW Export Capability Workshop, a Producer Workshop, and will finish with the Annual General Meeting, and drinks with staff and directors at the completion.
The day will kick off with registrations from 9am AEST at the Atura, 648 Dean Street, Albury NSW.
Export Capability Building workshop – Growing your Exports
This NSW Export Capability Building workshop is aimed at Angus Breeders seeking to initiate export activities, or export-ready breeders looking to consolidate their knowledge and maximise long-term export gains.
This Introduction to exporting workshop is aimed to increase your business’ export-readiness. The workshop will also include a number of informative discussions on topical issues for exporters, including export fundamentals and reviewing your business capacity and capability.
The workshop is brought to you by Angus Australia and Investment NSW.
Producer Workshop
The post lunch program will bring a wealth of breeding knowledge for Angus producers looking to gain valuable insights to the latest advancements and best practice in beef production.
Angus Australia staff and industry experts will be on hand with interactive session to enhance your breeding skills and knowledge.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Members of The Angus Society of Australia Limited will be held at:
4:30pm (AEST) Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Dawson Room – Atura Albury – 648 Dean Street, Albury NSW 2640
and via Zoom video/teleconference
The Angus Australia Board and some staff will be in attendance to meet with members and guests. READ MORE
THE FULL DAY PROGRAM
9am: Registration Opens – Networking, coffee and tea
9.30am:
- Event opens and Acknowledgement of Country – INSW Senior Export Adviser, Will Robison
- Update on the 2025 World Angus Forum – Opportunities that may arise as a result and why breeders might be export focused? Genetic scoring across multinational herds and implications/opportunities – Angus Australia CEO Scott Wright
- Export Fundamentals & Support, including: Why Export?, Developing a plan, Developing your USP, Where to get assistance and a Q&Q, Investment NSW
10.20am: Morning tea
10.40am: Collection of Export Certified Genetic Material – Protocols and procedures that first time exporters should know, collections for particular markets, and who does what – Caitlin Warner (Australian Premium Genetics) & Debbie Mills (Holbrook Breeders)
11.40am: Group Discussion
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Building Blocks to Breeding: Goal Setting, Breeding Objectives, Where do you want to be?, Where is your future?, Angus Australia Extension Manager, Jake Phillips.
2.15pm: Zoetis Presentation
2.45pm: Genomics: The What, How, Why, When?, Angus Australia Extension Manager, Jake Phillips.
4.00pm: Afternoon tea
4.30pm: Angus Australia Annual General Meeting
5pm: Drinks & Networking
Please note: Registration link is now closed. Please contact Mel Strasburg via email mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au or phone 0459 959 770 for registrations.
