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Cricketing big man to address agribusiness summit

Glenn McGrath, Test legend and farmer, will be the evening speaker at the Victorian Agribusiness Summit being held at Cowes on August 5-6.

By Susan Webster - 6th April 2009 - Back to News

The summit is being organised by Agribusiness Gippsland Inc and chair Alex Arbuthnot welcomed news that the NSW-based cricketing legend had agreed to add his support to the event. His visit is sponsored by Elders.

Other sponsorships are starting to roll in, including Bass Coast Shire Council and the Victorian State Government.  Sponsorship packages are now on offer.

"The summit is the main event on the state’s agribusiness calendar and is expected to attract around 300 people," Mr Arbuthnot said.  "We are assembling a program including heavy-hitters, people of influence who you might never have heard before.

"Service provider or banker, smallholder or seriously big player: you will be inspired, be challenged and be motivated as agribusiness leaders share their insights."

Among some of the themes are:

• The global financial crisis and the future of Australian agribusiness.
• The short-term future for our agriculture
• Special sessions on dairy, wine, organics, horticulture and equine industries.
• Making agri-tourism work for you.

EARLY-BIRD BOOKING opens soon. Get in first.  Register for a program at resthaven@waterfront.net.au, fax a request to 9459 9699 or post to PO Box 4026, Cowes 3922.  We’ll send you a program and registration form.

Sponsorship deals and trade stand bookings available too. Ph Sue on 9456 9791 or 0402 267 802.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: susanw@ptarmigan.com.au

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