Lincoln Sheep & Beef Seminar

Welcome to the Lincoln Sheep & Beef Seminar 2010

We are delighted to invite you to this one day seminar to be held at Lincoln University. The theme for the day is “Challenges, Threats and Opportunities”. Guest speakers include the Hon. David Carter, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Biosecurity and Mr Tom Lambie, Chancellor of Lincoln University and Ecan Commissioner.

An interesting and stimulating programme has been arranged and includes such topics as “Maintaining New Zealand’s Competitive Advantage” presented by Con Williams, Chief Economist Meat and Wool NZ and “Managing Success during Volatile Times” presented by Warren Taylor, Managing Director of Greenfield Ltd.

You will have the opportunity to question the speakers and to discuss the future with other sheep and beef farmers, with rural professionals and the researchers. Come and enjoy the warm hospitality of Canterbury and Lincoln University. We hope you will return home inspired by what you have heard, seen and discussed.

Programme

Friday 25 June
9.00am	Registration Desk opens – Stewart Foyer Morning tea available – Networking and trade displays
10.00 am Venue: S2	Chair - Patrick Aldwell Welcome & Opening - Tom Lambie, Chancellor of Lincoln University
10.10 am 10.50am 11.30am	Chair - Patrick Aldwell Farming in the Food Basket of Canterbury - Tom Lambie (Chancellor of Lincoln University and Ecan Commissioner) Water issues in Canterbury, Property rights, Role as Commissioner of ECAN Managing New Zealand Agriculture Through the Perfect Storm - Hon David Carter (Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Biosecurity) Volatile foreign exchange rates, Foreign ownership/food security, Acess to reliable water, Regulatory compliance Maintaining New Zealand's Competitive Advantage - Warren Taylor (Managing Director of Greenfield Ltd) Understanding our premium markets, Structural changes to maximise efficiency, Capital requirements within the industry, Internal and global relationships
12.10 pm	Lunch – Dining Hall
Venue: S2 1.00 pm 1.40pm 2.20pm	Chair - Marvin Pangborn Managing Success During Volatile Times - Con Williams (Chief Economist Meat and Wool NZ) Farm profitability / equity / debt / performance. What have we learnt? Where do the options lie? Climate Change, Emission Trading and Non-Forestry Options - Keith Woodford (Professor of Farm Management and Agribusiness, Lincoln University) The evidence for climate change, How ETS will affect farmers / the ‘rules of the game’, The uncertainties, What farmers can do about it ETS - What's in it for Farmers' - Patrick Milne (Registered Forest Consultant, Immediate past president of The New Zealand Farm Forestry Association) Pre and post 1990 forests, The farm-forestry model, Forests for wood and carbon—species & regimes, Carbon credits—should farmers trade?
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm	Afternoon tea – Stewart Foyer
Venue: S2 3.30 pm 4.00pm 4.30pm	Chair - Mike Williams Bearings in Sheep - A Farmers Perspective - Ashley Cole (Farmer and Chairperson of Central Districts Sheep and Beef Council) Popular beliefs—fact or fiction? The necessity of ‘on farm’ science, Lessons learnt, Current management Beefing up your System - Hamish Williams (Turihaua Station, Member of the Gisborne Beef Profit Partnership) What is a Beef Profit Partnership, Pro’s and Con’s of yard weaning calves, Flight time’ measures on productivity Summary - Dr Scott Champion (CEO Meat and Wool New Zealand)
4.50pm	Final Note - Malcolm McConochie - Chairman, Meat and Wool New Zealand Northern South Island Sheep and Beef Council
4.50 – 5.50 pm	Refreshments and Silver Fern Farms BBQ

Accommodation

Please make your own arrangements. There are many motels on Riccarton Road that are on the direct bus route (No 81) to the campus. The Christchurch iSite can assist with accommodation bookings. Contact them on 03 379 9629 or www.christchurchnz.com.
Some local B&B accommodation can be found through: www.bedandbreakfasts.net.nz/propertysearch.asp?location=Lincoln+University

Registration fees

The Registation Fee includes attendance at all sessions, morning, afternoon teas, Happy Hour and Silver Fern Farms BBQ.

$40.00 incl gst for registrations prior to Friday 18 June 2010.

$50.00 incl gst for registrations from this date.

No registrations will be taken on the day.

Cancellation
Fee refunds will be at the discretion of the organising committee. Replacement registrations can be advised at any time. All cancellations or replacement registrations must be made in writing to the secretary.

Registration brochure 2010 (PDF 783 KB)

Location and general information

Location
If you are not familiar with the campus please consult the campus map (PDF 225 KB) for directions.

The seminar venue is in Stewart Building . This is no.32 on the map. The location of the venue will be signposted.

Parking
Seminar parking will be available in Orchard car park – Gate 3 on Springs Road past the roundabout.

Bus
The No. 81 bus from Christchurch Bus Exchange travels along Riccarton Road and stops on-campus.

Want more information?

Contact: Conference management
Email: heather.lange@lincoln.ac.nz
Web page: www.lincoln.ac.nz/pdg/lincolnseminar

Lincoln Sheep & Beef Seminar 2010
Conference and Event Management
Lincoln University
P O Box 84
Lincoln 7647
Canterbury
New Zealand

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