RURAL advocacy and new farming technology will be high on the agenda at the first ever innovation Generation Local in Moree this Thursday.
The local conference is an initiative hosted by Grain Growers and the Future Farmers Network.
Local Moree rural group, the Young Aggies have also been apart of organising the initiative from a local perspective.
With tickets still available, young farmers and those working in the rural industry have been invited to hear an array of speakers from different farming commodities talk on new technology and issues facing particular industries.
From broadacre farming, to irrigation, to the livestock industry- the conference is suited to all those looking to stay up to date with what’s new in agriculture across its various sectors.
Young Aggies and Future Farmers Network vice chair, Megan Davies, said the event has so far had great feedback and they’re very excited to bring such informative speakers to the agricultural professionals of Moree.
Innovation Generation Local is a version of the major innovation conference held by Grain Growers each year in a major Australian city.
Miss Davies said giving Moree farmers the opportunity to hear about new farming technology and issues affecting their industry without having to travel was extremely positive for the area and they’re hoping to roll out similar events in agriculturally productive regions across the state.
Miss Davies said it was extremely important to have a range of speakers from different rural commodities speak at the event, as Moree has such diverse agricultural industries.
She said as well as hearing updates from the cotton and grains industry, guests will also hear about the importance of rural advocacy and how important it was to keep young people in rural towns.
“We want to empower these young agricultural professionals and give them the tools to advocate for their industry,” she said.
The evnt will be held at the Moree RSL club, kicking off at 2:00 pm.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Any Future Farming Network members are able to get a ticket discount by entering the code ffnmembers at the checkout.