Gippsland › Latest news › Wellington Local News
Farming for Success 2022 Agriculture Gippsland wide conference in Sale 8 March 2022
Wellington Shire to host the agriculture conference "Farming for Success 2002 on 8 March.
Wellington Shire Council will host the Gippsland-wide Farming for Success 2022 Agriculture Conference next month, showcasing innovation, emerging markets and growth in the industry. Guest speakers from the agribusiness sector will share their experiences at the conference in Sale on Tuesday 8 March. Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye said the sector was a major employer and economic contributor to the region.
A single-day conference showcasing innovation, emerging markets and growth in agriculture. Details, guest speakers and program to be announced soon
Agriculture industry as one
Mayor Ian Bye said, "Farmers here in Wellington have had everything thrown at them in the last five years, from drought to fire, flood to earthquake, and on top of it a worldwide pandemic. By bringing the industry together like this, people can share their experiences and learn from others, and they will continue innovating in order to remain strong into the future." Cr Bye said. Guest speakers at Farming for Success 2022 include:
- Damian Bell from Wagner Corporation
- Angus breeder Luke Stuckey
- Molly Coleman from Buhler
- Jon Lambert from Heartwood Plantations
- Jeremy Haw from Hussey & Co
- Jen Smith from Gippsland Agricultural Group
- Food and Fibre Gippsland's Elena Nauta
The conference will be hosted by ABC's national rural reporter Kath Sullivan, who grew up in Sale. It will be held at Laurels Function Centre at the Sale Turf Club from 9am to 4pm. Tickets cost $20 which includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Visit Wellington Eventbrite page to book online. Farming for Success 2022 is funded by Regional Development Victoria, Invest Gippsland.
Pictures from The Laurel's Function Centre Facebook page.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
Latest News
East Gippsland Shire Council highlights telecommunications infrastructure when advocating over thirty goals for community resilience and development
Russell Broadbent addresses nationwide Covid injustices-rights breaches, lockdowns, mandates and waste of $577B on vaccine and tests
Students from Orbost Community College tour East Gippsland Water facilities to learn about water safety, filtration and potential careers
Drouin wastewater treatment plant instals Australia's largest floating solar array of 644 panels as part of Gippsland Water renewable energy plan
Gippsland Water aids Wellington Mint-bush conservation through genetic research to increasing numbers and diversity
Latrobe City Council launches 'International Connections' book to celebrate 20-year anniversary of sister city agreements
Metung Bowls Club celebrates green upgrade with $200,000 grant from Sport and Recreation Victoria on 14 April 2024
Community feedback needed for Baw Baw Shire draft 2024/25 Budget by 8 May 2024
Community feedback wanted on South Gippsland Shire Council draft 2024/25 Budget by 5 May 2024
Important swimming services continue through winter in Wellington Shire at West Sale Pool such as lap swimming and hydrotherapy
