The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) will explore opportunities for Tasmania’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries at the Launceston Regional Outlook conference on 30 April 2014. Source: Timberbiz
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, will open the conference.
“We are at a very exciting time in Australian agriculture and there are opportunities on the horizon for Tasmanian agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries,” Senator Colbeck said.
ABARES Executive Director, Karen Schneider, who is also speaking at the conference, said the program was tailored to the region.
“This one day conference will include the latest economic and scientific data as well as practical information for decision makers in Tasmania’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors,” Ms Schneider said.
“The conference will feature leading regional speakers and ABARES economists, who will examine commodity forecasts for agricultural industries in the state and analyse key regional industries and local challenges.
“It’s a fantastic hub for local producers to share the latest information and innovation and make new contacts in the community.”
The Launceston Regional Outlook conference is the first of the 2014 ABARES Regional Outlook conferences, which are held annually in each state and the Northern Territory.
For more information on the conference contact ABARES Conferences on 02 6272 2303 or 02 6272 3051.
