Red Meat 2019 Program

Australian red meat producers and stakeholders are invited to attend Red Meat 2019 in Tamworth.

The program includes on-farm tours, the latest research, innovation and marketing insights, a red meat showcase, technology demonstrations, an industry breakfast and unrivalled networking opportunities.

Please note this program is subject to change.

Registration for Red Meat 2019 has now closed.

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Monday, 18 November 2019

Time	Details	Venue
7:30am	Registrations open	Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC)
8:30am - 5:00pm	On-farm producer tours As part of the Red Meat 2019 program, on-farm tours will visit Elders Killara Feedlot and Romani Pastoral Company. This is an opportunity to tour local properties and see innovative farming systems in action. Numbers for these tours are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first to register basis.	Buses depart from and return to Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre
5:00pm	MLA red meat showcase Meet leading MLA researchers, leaders and the Board and gain insight into everything from emerging technology and research and development; to meeting consumer demand at home and around the world.	TRECC Showcase area
5:00pm - 7:00pm	Red Meat 2019 welcome function with drinks and canapés	TRECC Showcase area

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Time	Details	Venue
7:00am	Registrations open	Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC)
8:00am - 4.00pm	MLA red meat showcase Meet leading MLA researchers, leaders and the Board and gain insight into everything from emerging technology and research and development; to meeting consumer demand at home and around the world.	TRECC Showcase area
8:00am - 8:15am	Welcome	TRECC Conference area
8:15am - 9:45am	Producer Consultation & Adoption Forum - driving profit through the farm gate Panel session: Building resilience in a changing climate while maintaining productivity and animal wellbeing.	TRECC Conference area
9:45am-10:30am	Morning tea	TRECC Showcase area
10:30am - 12:00pm	Producer Consultation & Adoption Forum - driving profit through the farm gate Session 2: Investments shaping red meat’s future	TRECC Conference area
12:00pm - 1:30pm	Lunch and cooking demonstrations	TRECC Showcase area
1:30pm - 2:30pm	Digital Forum session 1: Twelve months on from the Carwoola Digital Livestock 4.0 pilot What have we learned and what are the aspirations?	TRECC Conference area
2:30pm - 3:30pm	Digital Forum session 2: Romani Digital Livestock pilot What has been deployed, who has been engaged, and what are the next steps.	TRECC Conference area
3:30pm - 4:00pm	Afternoon tea	TRECC Showcase area
4:00pm - 5:30pm	Red Meat Integrity Systems forum: 2025 and Beyond This session will cover future opportunities for the red meat integrity system through technology and data systems, and how these will support industry in growing its competitive advantage, while creating real value for all participants within the value chain.	TRECC Conference area
7:00pm - 10:00pm	Social function Join us for the social highlight of Red Meat 2019.	Tamworth Town Hall

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Time	Details	Venue
6:30am	Registrations open	Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre
7:00am - 8:30am	Industry breakfast – sharing red meat’s story Join MLA for a red meat-inspired breakfast and listen to an in-depth discussion about why red meat producers should be confident to ‘share their story’.	TRECC Showcase area
8:00am - 3:30pm	MLA red meat showcase Meet leading MLA researchers, leaders and the Board and gain insight into everything from emerging technology and research and development; to meeting consumer demand at home and around the world.	TRECC Showcase area
9:00am - 10:15am	Global Markets forum session 1: Expanding market opportunities in Australia The domestic market is the largest and most valuable destination for Australian red meat. This session will share the latest Australian consumer insights and what’s needed to capitalize on this demand.	TRECC Conference area
10:15am - 10:45am	Networking break	TRECC Showcase area
10:45am - 12:00pm	Global Markets forum session 2: Navigating the complex global trading and marketing environment With more than 70% of Australian red meat production going to more than 100 markets, hear from one of our leading experts on latest global trade insights and a producer who is successfully navigating this complex marketplace.	TRECC Conference area
12:00pm - 1:30pm	Lunch and cooking demonstrations	TRECC Showcase area
1:30pm - 2:30pm	Sustainability forum: why demonstrating sustainability is critical to all red meat businesses from paddock to plate What does a sustainable red meat and livestock industry look like and what does it mean for producers and the red meat value chain?	TRECC Conference area
2:30pm - 3:30pm	Afternoon tea	TRECC Conference area
3:30pm - 5:00pm	MLA Annual General Meeting	TRECC Conference area
5:00pm	Closing function - BBQ and drinks Featuring MLA chef Sam Burke and the Angus Reserve Barbeque Crew serving award-winning brisket and fire-pit lamb.	TRECC Forecourt