Agriculture experts converge in Manjimup for agriculture
seminar
Where is agriculture heading in the next 20 years?
More than 150 people turned out in Manjimup on May 5 2011 to
explore answers to that question during an agricultural-themed
Critical Horizons seminar.
The event introduced attendees to a range of experts, who
covered topics as diverse as consumer demand, culinary heritage,
sustainable agriculture, GM technology and the global food
crisis.
Entertaining and inspiring professional speaker Robyn Moore was
on hand to talk about the power of the word not only to reinvent
people’s attitudes and behaviours but also to influence marketing
and branding.
“A couple of words can change your life,” she said.
Edith Cowan University chancellor Dr Hendy Cowan also touched on
marketing, saying a farmer’s job didn’t end at producing a
product.
“He has to know how and when to sell it,” he said.
The seminar finished with three high school students sharing
their thoughts on the future of agriculture, and a panel session
with the speakers including Food and Agriculture Minister Terry
Redman.
A dinner featuring produce from the Manjimup and Pemberton areas
capped off the day.
The “Where is agriculture heading in 20 years?” seminar marked
the first time a Critical Horizons event had been held outside of
Bunbury.
The Shire of Manjimup is considered an important food bowl for
Western Australia, with the area’s agricultural sector valued at
$96million.
Speakers and
presentations.
Sponsors
Critical Horizons is a South West Development Commission
initiative supported by our series sponsors.
The Manjimup seminar was also supported by:
  
David Hughes and Hendy Cowan.
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Dean Bavich, John Omodei and Wade De Campo.
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Nola Marino and Ray Curo.
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Alison Wheatley, Judy Brockman and Ric Wheatley.
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George Ipsen, Shirley Ipsen and Tracey East.
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Jordan Piggott, David Hughes Lauren Bending and Anne Bettink.
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Julian Cribb.
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Stewart Learmouth and David Tapley.
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Miriam Lang, Shirley Collins, Anne Telfer and Valarie Adams.
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Susan Ewing, John Birks, and Alison and Ric Wheatley.
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David Pottinger and Minister Terry Redman.
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Barbara Dunnett and Judy Rose.
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Alison Irvine, Robert Fenn, Robert Irvine and Sue Woolhouse.
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Gavin Booth, Mat Lewis and Don Punch.
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A Taste of the Southern Forests dinner.
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