Northern Australia Food Futures
The biennial Northern Australia Food Futures Conference, now in its 6th iteration, is the cornerstone of Northern Territory Farmers Association (NT Farmers).
They are proud to be partnering with AgForce Queensland (AgForce), Ord River District Co-operative (ORDCO) and Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory. The conference theme is ‘Innovative Agribusiness in Northern Australia: Nurturing Natural Assets for Future Growth’ which focuses on developing new and creative approaches to agriculture in the northern region of Australia.
This conference will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge strategies for responsible agriculture in the unique environment of Northern Australia, emphasising the importance of preserving and enhancing our natural resources for responsible development and prosperity for future generations.
This two-day conference is the premier event in Australia focusing on agricultural growth and development in the North.
Tickets for the 2025 conference, are available at www.FoodFuturesNTFarmers.org.au.
Episodes
12 episodes
Ronni Kahn - A Repurposed Life - Ozharvest
G'day and welcome,This Podcast is brought to you by the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference with is held on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory.Today guest is Ronni Kahn from OzHarvestRonni ...
Olivia Bange - Biology in a Ball - The Crop Capsules Company
G'day and welcome,This Podcast is brought to you by the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference with is held on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory.Today guest is Olivia Bange from The Crop Capsular Com...
Hamish Munro - Agtech Tsunami, How To Maximise Tech So That Its Not A Distraction - Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd TBC
G'day and welcome,This Podcast is brought to you by the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference with is held on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory.Today guest is Hamish Munro from PairtreeHamis...
Dan Kittredge - What is the Bionutrient Meter? Bionutrient Food Association
G'day and welcome,This Podcast is brought to you by the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference with is held on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory. Today guest is Dan Kittridge from Bionutrient Food As...
Bruce Connolly - Farm Manager, Tipperary Group
Bruce was a founding member of the Northern Territory Cotton Growers Association and is the inaugural President of the association. Bruce has many decades of experience in broad acre cropping across North Australia and is a passionate advocate ...
Munro Hardy - Director, Mutual Food and Fibre
Munro is the Co-Founder and Director of Mutual Food & Fibre, vertically integrated cattle, cropping and fodder production business.Over the past 15 years, Munro has worked with stakeholders along the supply chain and says that he has...
Martina Matzner - Consultant, Mango Industry
Martina has played a key role in driving innovation in the industry and encouraging future generations to consider working on farms. She formerly managed Acacia Hills Farm and has been working in the mango industry for over 20 years. In 2016 Ma...
Simone Cameron - Director of Regions and Projects, NT Farmers
A teacher and agronomist, Simone, is a passionate advocate for agriculture in the Territory and is committed to promoting research and extension in the sector. She owns and operates a 1200 acre property just outside Katherine and has been with ...
Paul McLaughlin - Owner of Desert Farms
Paul McLaughlin grows watermelons and peanuts near Ali Curung, south of Tennant Creek. He has extensive experience in developing irrigation properties and growing a range of crops from cotton to horticulture. Paul is Chairman of Melons Australi...
Nick Ormsby - Owner of NT Hedging and Contracting, NT Broadacre, and Razor Rock Farms
Nick has been involved in the agricultural sector his entire life. He owned and operated Northern Hedging and Contracting for 16 years and is actively involved in the mango and forestry industries. He recently established NT Broadacre to servic...
Frank Miller - Consultant, Forestry and Agriculture Investment
Frank has over 20 years experience in the forestry industry. He has managed the largest African Mahogany estate in the world, located outside Katherine, and now works as a consultant in Forestry and Agriculture investment. In 2018 he was awarde...
Paul Burke - CEO of NT Farmers Association
Paul Burke has extensive experience in the agricultural sector, working in government and non government roles advocating and supporting the agricultural sector. In this episode he shares his perspective as the leader of NT Farmers, a pea...
