LambEx 2016 released a program featuring a star-studded line-up of international and Australian speakers for the event on August 10 at Albury.
Speakers will focus on an array of local and global issues influencing the Australian sheep and lamb industry.
The conference involves a welcome function and two days of inspirational presentations, trade displays, entertainment and networking.
Former world champion marathon runner Robert De Castella will share his inspirational story of training young indigenous Australians to compete at the highest level.
Kicking off LambEx 2016 are keynote speakers futurist Paul Higgins discussing what lamb will look like in 20 years’ time with consumer, big data and producer trends.
A cross-section of producers from across Australia will cover the practical side of LambEx – led by 2015 NSW Farmer of the Year Ed Fagan and 2014 Australian and NSW-ACT Rural Woman of the Year, Pip Job.
LambEx 2016 chairman Rodney Watt said the program offered a thought-provoking and insightful look at the lamb and sheep industry in Australia and internationally.
“The organising committee has worked extremely hard to pull together an action-packed program that is relevant and challenging for sheep and lamb producers across Australia,” Mr Watt said.
“It’s an opportunity to hear a range of cutting-edge speakers on topical issues to the Australian producer.
“LambEx 2016 offers producers the chance to network and socialise with their counterparts from across Australia, and it will also have a packed trade exhibition area with a wide-array of products and businesses on display.”
Local experts to speak include:
- · Andrews Meat Industries’ Peter Andrews with an insightful look at Australian versus New Zealand lamb products.
- · MLA’s Lisa Sharpe will discuss Australian lamb with an international focus and how it matches a diverse marketplace of different cultures, palates and budget needs.
- · Murdoch University’s Professor Graham Gardner on the application of meat measurement technologies and Prof Dave Pethick on a pivotal research project to understand the difference in international palates between East and West cultures.
- · NSW DPI’s Dr David Hopkins and MLA’s Doug Piper and Sam Burke will discuss the development of new lamb cuts and value-adding to counteract producers turning off lambs with heavier carcaseweights.
- · Consultant Jason Trompf will challenge ewe management and productivity.
