- Start date: June 13, 2018
- Start time: 6:00 pm
- End date: June 15, 2018
- End time: 1:00 am
- Venue: RACV Torquay Resort
2018 Team Te Mania Workshop PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13TH | |
6.00 for |
7pm Dinner Winkipop Room |
THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH | |
8.45 | Welcome |
9.00 | Driving profitability on farm by meeting consumer needs Michael Crowley, GM Producer Consultation & Adoption, Meat Livestock Australia |
9.40 | Team Te Mania Case Study – Beef as part of a multi-faceted farming enterprise Dennis Gleeson, Colligen Creek, Deniliquin |
10.00 | Morning Tea |
10.30 | Soil health and soil carbon – The root of it all Dr Terry McCosker |
12.00 | Lunch |
1.00 | Business analysis – Finding and treating the deadwood Dr Terry McCosker |
2.30 | Afternoon Tea |
3.00 | The effect of genetics on gross margins in Angus herds Dr Robert Banks, Director, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit |
3.20 | Managing the competing needs of animal, herd, pasture and landscape Bart Davidson, MaiaGrazing |
3.40 | Round table demonstrations / discussions (3 x 15 minutes)
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6.00 for |
7pm Dinner – featuring sire-identified Rangers Valley Black Market, marble 6+ score Angus beef Guest Speaker – Julie Cameron, Meredith Goat’s Cheese, Meredith Consistent Consistently – The Winning Forumula |
FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH | |
8.30 | Genetic trends in Te Mania bloodlines, including feed costs Dr Robert Banks, Director, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit |
9.00 | Procurement for premium beef products Andrew Malloy, Livestock Procurement Manager, Rangers Valley |
9.30 | Morning Tea |
10.00 | Seasonal climate variability and change Dale Grey, Climate Specialist, Agriculture Victoria |
10.40 | Global market and pricing outlooks Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Analyst, RaboBank |
11.15 | Q&A Panel
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12.00 | Lunch |
1.00 | Close |
ACCOMMODATION AND WORKSHOP
RACV TORQUAY RESORT, 1 Great Ocean Road, Torquay Ph 03. 52611600
ACCOMMODATION – $240/ room/ night
Please book directly with RACV, mention Team Te Mania Workshop and RACV/Automobile membership for discount.
WORKSHOP COST
Workshop & Meals $300
Team Te Mania Members No Charge
ENQUIRIES
Amanda McFarlane 03. 5264 1218 Email: Amanda[a]temania.com.au
REGISTRATIONS AND PAYMENTS – NO LATER THAN 30 MAY 2018