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14-15 March 2017, Palmerston North Convention Centre

Equipping and inspiring the next generation of rural decision makers

Future Farms returns to NZ AgriFood Investment Week as an integral event

Featuring insights on:• Future farms and fast paced change• Young farmers’ views on farming• Consumers and their impacts on farms• Precision farming and tech adoption• Sustainability and profitability

With the return of the popular:• Leaders’ Panel• Farmers’ Panel• 100 minutes of farming innovation

With speakers from:• Dairy Women’s Network• Federated Farmers• KPMG• Massey University• Young Farmers New Zealand

Separately bookable Masterclass: Governance & succession planning

The New Zealand Future Farms Conference is a two day gathering of corporate farm executives, farm managers, owners of privately held farms and agri-business stakeholders to discuss the business and governance issues around NZ farms.

It proved to be a popular event in the 2016 Agri Investment Week, with a great turnout from farmers and those interested in the development of New Zealand’s farming sector. Future Farms returns as the forward-thinking conference created with research from farmers and rural stakeholders.

Supported by Federated Farmers, we bring you high quality content, great speakers and what promises to be two jam packed days to inspire and prepare the next generation of rural decision makers.

WHY ATTEND?» Understand how to leverage the

present to make way for the future» Connect with industry thought leaders

and fellow farmers» Gain insight on the future of farming

with tech adoption and global trends» In short - learn how to future proof

your farm!

Farmers & corporate

farm owners

Suppliers

FinanceGovernment

Agribusiness

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ONE PURPOSE ONE WEEK

ONE CONVERSATIONThe 4th New Zealand Future Farms Conference is proud

to be part of the New Zealand AgriFood Investment Week programme, helping New Zealand agrifood businesses succeed through the development of innovation, investment and people.

New Zealand AgriFood Investment Week delivers a dedicated programme of agrifood events designed to connect, grow

and challenge the agrifood industry.

Monday 13th MarchSheep Milk NZ Conference

Accelerate25

Tuesday 14th MarchNZ Future Farms Conference Plate of Origin Commences

NZ Future Farms ConferenceYouth Day

NZAgInvest Presents: Future Leaders

Wednesday 15th March

Thursday 16th MarchNZ Future Farms Masterclass

Central Districts Field DaysNZ Agribusiness Investment Showcase

Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Friday 17th MarchASB Perspective 2025

Central Districts Field Days

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The Manawatu Concierge will be able to help you with all accommodation and travel bookings, contact info@NZAgInvest.co.nz

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DAY 1: TUESDAY 14 MARCH 20178.30 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

9.00 Opening remarks from the ChairMalcolm Nitschke, General Manager, AGMARDT

9.10 Ministerial address: Unlocking the potential of New Zealand’s agricultural ‘silicon valley’New Zealand’s agriculture sector has been likened to Silicon Valley for its importance to our economy and its potential to stimulate growth and innovation. Hear MPI’s views on how they plan to support and develop the agri-sector, the opportunities to develop and its priorities for diversifying the outputs of farming.Minister under invitation

Future trends: Economic and technological developments within farming

9.30 Opening keynote: Looking into our future - farms and fast paced changeOne thing about the agricultural sector is certain: it is experiencing an era of rapid change. Ian Proudfoot gives insight into which areas will grow, the trends within global markets and how farming can support the value-add economy.• Understanding the priorities for farmers and rising

to the challenge of creating sustainable farms for future generations

• Connecting physical farms to consumers through the value chain - the importance of innovative production

• Highlighting the importance of collaboration within our agri sector to stimulate future growth

Ian Proudfoot, Head of Agribusiness, KPMG

10.10 The next twenty years of farming: Possible, plausible futures to contemplateThe only certainty in life is uncertainty, so can you future-proof your farm to protect your business and capture opportunities throughout the highs and lows of the economy?• Scenarios for the future - key risks and uncertainties

that will influence change• Resilient businesses - bouncing without breaking,

adapting, transforming • Risk management strategies practiced by successful

farming entrepreneursProfessor Nicola Shadbolt, Institute of Agriculture & Environment, Massey University

10.40 MORNING BREAK

11.10 LEADERS’ PANEL: Securing farming’s future - brand, environment and economics We bring together NZ’s biggest farming companies and organisations to share their views on the future of farming and how they are positioning themselves for the exciting future of the agriculture sector.• Brand positioning in global markets: quality

vs quantity and how are we staying ahead• Achieving balance between environment and

economics: establishing the value of environment in farming production

• Developing rural leaders to safeguard our future: attracting talent into the industry

Zelda de Villier, Chief Executive, Dairy Women’s NetworkTony Egan, Managing Director, Greenlea Premier MeatsTerry Copeland, CEO, NZ Young FarmersGraham Smith, CEO, Federated Farmers New Zealand

12.00 YOUNG FARMER RESPONSE PANEL: Preparing the ground for our future farmersThe future of farming lies in the hands of its prospective farmers to support leadership opportunities and growth. Hear from the next generation of farmers on what they value and their priorities, challenges and solutions within the agri sector. • Addressing the future of the farming profession -

developing the vocation of farming• Technology adoption - what appeals and what will

have the most impact on the sector?• Adopting a culture of change - understanding the

mindset of young farmers and their approach to health and safety

Sam Tipping, Chairman, Massey Young FarmersMegan Bates, Regional Representative, NZ Young FarmersWill Taylor, Fielding Farmer, NZ Young Farmers Renae Flett, Contract Milker, Hill Bros LTD

12.50 LUNCH BREAK

1.50 100 minutes of farming innovationThe 100 minutes of innovation returns again this year to share stories of true Kiwi ingenuity, learning from current projects and developments that are changing the way we farm.

TALK ONE: Partnerships, innovation and collaboration at Owl FarmDouglas Dibley, Demonstration Manager, Owl FarmTALK TWO: IoT and farm management: maximising the value of your irrigationCarolyn Hedley, Soil Scientist, Landcare Research

Federated Farmers is pleased to be strategic partners of the Future Farms Conference 2017. It demonstrates our commitment to leadership in the primary sector and how we support our members to build better businesses in a competitive world. New Zealand farmers are famous for their innovative solutions to the challenges they face. With increasing environmental, economic and social pressures, we must continue to invest in R&D both on-farm and off. The agenda of the 2017 Future Farms Conference will inspire, educate, and give attendees tools to take action and encourage others to as well.

TALK THREE: Genetic optimisation of cattle and genetic evaluation methods Bevin Harris, Science Leader, LIC

TALK FOUR: Building a global hub for agritech innovationStu Bradbury, Sprout Business Strategy Adviser, BCC

3.30 AFTERNOON BREAK

3.50 Stories from your fellow farmer - Precision farming and tech adoptionWhich technologies and products are actually worth their investment? Hear straight from the horse’s mouth about what works, what doesn’t and where you should be spending your money to enhance precision farming.Roger Darymple, Founder, Agbits / Farmer, Waitatapia Station

4.30 Bringing it to the table: on farm responses to consumer choicesDesign thinking is yet to fully disrupt the agricultural industry, but now is the time to start considering the end result of the products grown on farm to ensure the sustainability of the sector.• Looking at what products will continue to be

profitable and the impact on farm production• Addressing ways to enhance the applications of

your current stock• Understanding the expectations of the consumer

and the pressure for accountability on farmsGreg Muir, CEO, Tru-Test Group / Chairman - Steering Group, Te Hono Movement

5.10 Summary remarks from the Chair and Networking Drinks

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH 20179.00 Welcome back from the Chair

Malcolm Nitschke, General Manager, AGMARDT

Tools and strategies for optimising your farming business

9.10 Sustainabilityandprofitability-balancingeconomicand environmental needsEnvironmental pressures and sustainability may seem inconvenient, but what are the real costs for farming if we don’t invest in sustainable practices? • Highlighting the value for long term sustainable

farming and offsetting short term costs• Looking at opportunities to learn from organic

farming methods and implementing cost-effective ‘green practices’

• Identifying the social benefits of sustainable farming - bridging the rural/urban divide

Jon Manhire, Managing Director, The AgriBusiness Group

9.50 FARMERS’ PANEL: A cross-sector look at success and best practiceWhat does best practice farm management mean for some of New Zealand’s leading farmers? We bring together inspiring farmers from a range of sectors to share with you their current strategies of managing their farms.• Looking at recruiting and attracting talent to your

farm - young Kiwi farmers versus overseas workers• Sharing tried and true methods of effective

farming operation• How to maximise production and enhance

yield without breaking the bankStuart Taylor, General Manager, OB GroupDan Steele, Owner and Manager, Blue Duck StationRon Turk, Managing Director, Turk’s Poultry FarmRichard Syme, CEO, Hopkins Farming Group Ltd

10.40 MORNING BREAK

11.00 Lightning talks: Navigating key issues for farm managementThis session gives an overview to help farmers develop their own solutions to some of the most complex problems of the farming business.

TALK ONE: Succession planning and farm leadershipPhil Guscott, Director, Wairapa Property ConsultantsTALK TWO: Understanding trends and development of overseas investment in NZJamie Cunningham, Livestock Agent , PGG WrightstonTALK THREE: Alternate farm management models: utilising share-farmingAndrew Watters, Executive Director, MyFarm Ltd.TALK FOUR: TB Plan: The programme toward a TB-free New ZealandDr Stu Hutchings, Group Manager Programme Design & Partnerships, OSPRI

12.00 Portfoliodiversification:Don’tputallyoureggs in one basketThe key strategy to staying atop the ever-changing economic climate may be to diversify your farming portfolio and develop strengths in up and coming sectors. This session investigates the sectors experiencing the greatest growth and those that will continue to stay successful.• Addressing the drivers of diversification in

the New Zealand context• Understanding how diversifying your portfolio can

reduce risk without a great investment of capital• Reading the signs of the market and knowing when

to invest in a new sectorKerry Ryan, Consultant, Kerry Ryan & Associates

12.30 LUNCH BREAK

WITH BIG DECISIONS BEING MADE IN THE AGRI SECTOR, THIS IS A 'MUST DO' FOR AGRI DECISION-MAKERS.

1.30 CASE STUDY: Collaboration and the future of the value-add business - PGPs in agricultureThe Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) and the Transforming the Dairy Value Chain (TDVC) programme are two seven-year public/private investments supporting innovation in the sheep and beef sector and dairy industry. Independently and together they are driving sustainable productivity improvements and profitability on-farm. Michael Smith, General Manager,RedMeatProfitPartnershipAndrew Fletcher, Programme Manager, Transforming the Dairy Value Chain

2.10 The changing demography of New Zealand: Implications for rural communitiesA very different demographic profile of rural communities is emerging, which has significant implications for local communities and economies.• Changing demography of rural areas and the need

to review funding policies to ensure the development of infrastructure

• Looking into the impact on regions as a result of growth and skill supply through immigration as a result of declining fertility

• Considering people policies vital to the resilience of rural communities

Professor Paul Spoonley, Pro-Vice Chancellor - College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University

2.40 Future thinking: Unlocking the untapped potential of hill farmingIn the current economic climate, land prices continue to raise the barrier of entry to farm ownership. Hill farming offers new opportunities to expand farming practice and transform the agricultural sector.• Delving into current initiatives supporting the

development of hill farming in New Zealand• Mobilising technology to increase the opportunities

offered through hill farming• Combining traditional and innovative models of

farming to optimise the hill country context - what will thrive and survive?

David Stevens, Senior Scientist-Innovative Farm Systems, AgResearch

3.10 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference

Creating an effective governance model for your farm doesn’t have to be difficult! Come along to our post-conference masterclass to demystify the challenges of governing your farm and develop a successful farm that profits you today and into the future.PLUS: When you register for the post-conference masterclass, you will receive a complimentary ticket to Central District Field Days, a highlight of NZ AgriFood Investment Week.

Governance and Succession Planning Masterclass 16 March 2017 | 9.00-12.30There is no doubt that NZ farm businesses must continue to evolve in order to maintain relevance in the global food system. Farm ownership structures and management systems are becoming increasingly complex as the seemingly incomprehensible demands of globalisation force primary producers to be better, bigger, branded (or buggered!). This masterclass aims to challenge some of the common beliefs around farm governance and strategy and offer participants alternative options to ensure that a governance function adds value, not cost, to farming businesses.

• Addressing different governance models and understanding what situations need a board (spoiler alert - many farms don’t!)

• Governance verses management and planning• Strategy verses values and culture - or "culture eats strategy for breakfast"• Putting compliance in the right context• Governance tools verses governance systems• Project Governance - a stepping-stone to the adoption of formal governance systems:

Succession planning exampleFacilitator: Tom Skerman, Economic Development Manager, Hawkes Bay Regional Council

A 2016 Nuffield Scholar, Tom currently works as the Economic Development Manager for Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. In addition to farming business interests he has practised Law and also worked as a commercial development manager for the Maori Trustee, Te Tumu Paeroa. Tom is also a director and co-owner of farm financial software business, Figured, and is an independent director of a foreign-owned NZ forestry and commercial property company.

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15 February 2017

LAST MINUTEREGISTER & PAY AFTER 5PM

15 February 2017

CONFERENCE $1599 + GST $2099 + GST $2299 + GST

FARMER OWNER OPER ATOR Farmer owner operator price $249*

FEDER ATED FARMERS Members of Federated Farmers pay $199*

MASTERCLASS $199 + GST

*To qualify for this special price - your primary full time role is farmer owner-operator Agenda Updates: Conferenz Ltd reserves the right to make any amendments deemed to be in the best interest of the summit. Agenda is correct at time of printing, please check online for any updates.

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to the event and receive a refund less a $300+GST service charge per registrant. Regrettably, no refunds can be made for cancellations received after this date.

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ONE PURPOSE ONE WEEK

ONE CONVERSATIONThe 4th New Zealand Future Farms Conference is proud

to be part of the New Zealand AgriFood Investment Week programme, helping New Zealand agrifood businesses succeed through the development of innovation, investment and people.

New Zealand AgriFood Investment Week delivers a dedicated programme of agrifood events designed to connect, grow

and challenge the agrifood industry.

Monday 13th MarchSheep Milk NZ Conference

Accelerate25

Tuesday 14th MarchNZ Future Farms Conference Plate of Origin Commences

NZ Future Farms ConferenceYouth Day

NZAgInvest Presents: Future Leaders

Wednesday 15th March

Thursday 16th MarchNZ Future Farms Masterclass

Central Districts Field DaysNZ Agribusiness Investment Showcase

Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Friday 17th MarchASB Perspective 2025

Central Districts Field Days

@NZAgInvest #NZAgInvest

@PlateofOrigin #PlateofOrigin

facebook.com/NZAgInvest

The Manawatu Concierge will be able to help you with all accommodation and travel bookings, contact info@NZAgInvest.co.nz

For more information on NZAgInvest please visit www.NZAgInvest.co.nz or contact info@NZAgInvest.co.nz

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