Next Gen’s Case IH Step UP! Conference is back in 2021 and registrations are now open. With 2020 cancelled due to COVID 19 organisers are on track for the event to be held over 2 days, 9th and 10th February 2021 in Bundaberg Queensland.
“It has been a different year to say the least with COVID 19 throwing new challenges into our ever day lives. While our conference could not go on, it became evident that the agricultural industry is an essential service and our farmers became more appreciated than ever” said Gerard Puglisi, Next Gen Officer.
This conference is ideal for younger participants from the sugar and other agricultural industries, established farmers who are keen to pass on their skills and knowledge, research and extension professionals, policy makers and agricultural suppliers.
The Next Gen program has been developed in response to a major challenge the sugar cane industry is facing regarding its main asset: the next generation.
The industry has identified a need to encourage and support younger participants into a career in agriculture, specifically in the sugar cane industry.
“This challenge is across all aspects of the sugar industry, farming, harvesting, extension, research and milling. It is also important to ensure the more established participants are encouraged to transfer the wealth of their knowledge to the incoming generation” said Gerard.
The theme of the conference will be centred around future proofing a farm. The content will be progressive, addressing topics such as precision farming, agricultural engineering and technology, innovation, research and development, best farming practise, sugar marketing, succession planning and financial products and planning.
Registrations and sponsorship opportunities are now open. For further information visit www.nextgenstepup.com
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For more information about the conference contact Ainsley Gatley at nextgenfarmers@gmail.com.
For information on the Next Gen program call Gerard Puglisi on 0412 417 717.