2020 Agri Outlook with ANZ

Our food producers are in strong position as we look ahead to 2020. High meat and dairy prices, growth in deer and horticulture, especially kiwifruit, and success in arable are all driving the Food and Fibre sector forward.

Looking ahead to the future of food and creating transition from volume to value, how do we meet the needs of consumers who are seeking safe, sustainable food products that also meet the highest standard of animal welfare practices? How might we better tell the NZ story together, creating the culture and brand of our food?

This special edition of our Innovation Series will provide an overview of what we should all be considering in 2020, as well as a sneak preview of what is to come in our Innovation Series this year. Co-products and mixed farming systems are just some of the opportunities for food producers, but this requires innovative thinking, especially when consumers are demanding hyper transparency of where their food comes from. Consumers are thinking of their health more than ever before - how can we work together to better provide products that meet those needs?

Taking advantage of these opportunities requires collaboration and leadership. In this first session of the year, we will explore these opportunities and hear from leaders in the Food and Fibre sector who are trailblazing the way forward. What does it take to lead? What does it take to be an early adopter? How might we collaborate better? How can we work together to maintain our social license to operate?

Timings:
8.45am: Breakfast & networking
9.00am: Welcome & introduction
9.10am: Keynote address 1 - ANZ Agri Outlook Susan Kilsby, ANZ

Providing an overview of the agri-food industry from the economic perspective, including macro pressures, global trends and emerging technology. What should food producers and growers be thinking about as they look ahead for the year? What should be the priority? Are there any action steps they should be taking? How does social license impact the NZ food story?

9.30am: Keynote address 2 - Alison Stewart, FAR

Sharing some of the work that FAR is doing to collaborate across the industry and lead the change in future farming systems. How can our food producers and growers get involved in programmes and projects? What opportunities exist? What time of mindset is needed? What action steps can be taken immediately? How can better land utilisation impact social license to operate?

9.50am: Keynote address 3 - Kate Acland, Mt Somers Station
Providing insight to what drives Mt Somers Station to be innovative, yet simple in their processes, managing internal and external relationships to drive efficiency and incorporating new ideas and practices into their team to ensure quick adoption. Why do farming practices matter and how they connect their story to consumers to protect their social license to operate.

10.10am: Panel discussion/Interactive Q&A session with Audience
10.30am: Speaking finishes, networking
11.00am: Event finishes