Australian Agricultural Company (AACo)

"Our beef is the most respected and trusted in the world. Food security is national security. When supply chains are secure, societies are more secure." - @NTCattlemen President, Henry Burke on the industry's current state, at the NTCA Conference in Darwin.

My interview today with AACo boss David Harris 🐂 FY25 results Trump/tariffs "Nature-led Wagyu" Floods Darwin abattoir.... and more 🎙️ abc.net.au/listen/program… @CattleAus @AustAgCo @NationalFarmers

💙 Do it for Dolly 💙

All is set for the @NTCattlemen AACo Gala Dinner. A great way to end a great conference.

A transition today from Will Evans to Romy Carey as CEO of the @NTCattlemen Well done, Will, on all you’ve achieved, and congrats Romy. We’re looking forward to continuing our work with you.

Katherine School of the Air live and virtual choir with a cracking rendition of Advance Australia Fair to begin the @NTCattlemen conference in Darwin.

The @NTCattlemen conference begins with a speech by Shadow Ag Minister @D_LittleproudMP He says a coalition govt will cut red tape, finalise the live cattle export class action and boost biosecurity. Conference will hear from Labor’s @AnthonyChisholm tomorrow.

AACo CEO David Harris told the Global Food Forum that consumers want quality. He said the company’s supply chain and commercial strategy has been set up to provide that quality, consistently, while staying nimble and able to adjust to market challenges as they arise.

@NationalFarmers Minister Farrell asked whether Australia is seeking exemptions from tariffs, and says they are asking the US to honour the free trade agreement with Australia. #globalfoodforum

@NationalFarmers The Trade Minister says he deeply concerned about potential tariffs being placed on beef, considering the amount of Australian beef exported to the US.

Trade Minister Don Farrell tells the #globalfoodforum that Australia has the best produce in the world. Says agriculture producers are resilient and adaptable. He says Australia hasn’t given up on tariff exemptions from the US.

Close to 300 people gathering in Brisbane today - the first steps in building a 25 year roadmap for the state’s primary industries. Minister @TonyPerrettMP wants the sector to grow from $22b to $30b by 2050.

One in three new ag jobs will be technology focused. A 25 year blueprint under development will help chart the industry’s future and push the sector’s value to $30b. - @TonyPerrettMP @evokeAG #evokeag2025 #evokeag2025

Qld Minister @TonyPerrettMP begins day 2 of @evokeAG saying that Qld is ready to supercharge ag tech and innovation. A focus on adoption will help primary producers become more productive.

“This will be a massive task, but one that will be worth it.” - @AnthonyChisholm talking about sustainability in agriculture and the ag and land sector plan @evokeAG #evokeag #evokeag2025

For every $1 spent on R&D, there is an $8 return over 10 years. “Research and innovation will take the industry to the next level.” - @AnthonyChisholm @evokeAG #evokeag #evokeag2025

Cross sector collaboration between innovators, business, industry and government a key theme from @AnthonyChisholm in the federal government address at @evokeAG. “Our ag industry has a strong reputation for doing more with less.”

“This isn’t just a gathering, it’s a movement.” @evokeAG is underway in Brisbane, examining the future of agriculture, our food systems and solving the most pressing challenges in our way.