 Marketing Australian Merino - AWIs role in the future of Australian wool
At our September (Friday 26th) seminar Brian van Rooyen will be talking about market reaction to the re-launch of Woolmark, his vision for marketing Australian Merino, and what he thinks the strategic issues growers should be considering when assessing candidates at the 2008 AGM.
Mr van Rooyen is currently Chairman of Australian Country Spinners Pty Ltd. He is a Director of the Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd and Power Farming New Zealand Ltd, He is a former Director of New Zealand Wool Testing Authority Ltd, Norwellan Textiles Ltd, Woolstock Australia Ltd and Bruck Textiles Pty Ltd. He is a past President of the Australian Wool Processors Council and a past member of the CSIRO Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Sector Advisory Committee.
Book now to secure your place at this months event.
Farm Writers’ Corporate Member of the Month for September:
The Farm Writers' Association of NSW has a proud, 40-year history of bringing rural issues directly to the people of metropolitan Sydney.
Continue reading Ian Macdonald's (MLC, Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, and Minister for State Development) message.
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View our Events Program to find out about our upcoming events.
Current event...
What: Brian Van Rooyen, Chair of Australian Wool Innovation
Where: Accor Menzies Sydney Hotel, Carrington St
When: Friday 26 September
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Next event...
What: John Porter, CEO Austar - annual Media Leader Address
Where: TBC
When: Friday 31 October
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Australian photographer wins prestigious international prize
Victorian photographer Mike Dugdale has won the prestigious 2008 IFAJ Star Prize for Agricultural Photography. Dugdale’s effort was selected from 118 entries representing the world’s best rural photographers in some 18 countries. It also won the ‘production’ category in the awards, run annually by the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ). Read the press release.
Bulls in the future for Elders?
Mike Guerin's presentation from our August event is now available online (1.1MB Power Point).
IFAJ Congress begins 10 September and our Star Prize winner, Matt Cawood, will be there. Get the up-to-the-minute news and a feel for the congress from Matt’s blog and watch out for his reports written specially for Farm Writers.
Do you know of a speaker you would like to see?
If, so please let us know. We invite all NSW Farm Writers' members to submit your suggestions.
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