Registrations now open for premier grains event

At the closing stages of another solid Western Australian grains harvest, Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston today announced registrations are now open for the 2015 Agribusiness Crop Updates.

  • Premier event for the WA grains industry on February 24-25, 2015

  • Early registration discounts available

At the closing stages of another solid Western Australian grains harvest, Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston today announced registrations are now open for the 2015 Agribusiness Crop Updates.

In February, Mr Baston will open the Agribusiness Crop Updates and launch the WA Grain Industry Strategy 2025+, an industry-supported strategy to double the value of the Western Australian grains industry by 2025.

"This event provides anyone in the grain value chain the opportunity to reflect on production, management and marketing practices in light of the latest applied research and global trends," he said.

"There will be a strong global focus among our keynote speakers looking at international grain market competition and yield improvements, wheat biotechnology research, and Chinese demand for malting barley, as well as the latest information from local experts on new crop varieties and research."

This premier event for the Western Australian grains industry will be held on February 24 -25, 2015 at Crown Perth and will be jointly hosted by the Department of Agriculture and Food and the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

One of the keynote speakers, Dmitry Rylko of Russia's Institute for Agricultural Market Studies, will discuss future prospects for grain exports from Russia and countries bounded by the Black Sea and the potential impact on Australia.

Canadian oilseed physiologist, Dr Malcolm Morrison will provide insights on the innovations underpinning yield improvements in the Canadian canola industry; and Gerónimo Watson, of Bioceres Argentina, will present on biotechnology and research into GM wheat in Argentina.

Dr Yan Lin of China's Tisingtao Brewery Group will focus on the brewing industry in China, industry trends and future requirements.

      Fact File

  • WA's 2014-15 grain harvest is expected to be above average and deliver about 13.8 million tonnes

  • Discounts apply for early-bird registration until January 23, 2015

  • Register at http://www.giwa.org.au/2015-crop-updates or phone 08 6262 2128

Minister's office - 6552 5400