Northern Australia Food Futures

About 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.

Publisher

NT Farmers Association

Category

business · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2023

Latest episode

12 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Mar 2025

   Ronni Kahn - A Repurposed Life - Ozharvest

   Ronni Kahn AO of OzHarvest discusses disrupting Australia's food waste landscape and advocating for food security in an interview about her repurposed life.

2. 

   12 Feb 2025

   Olivia Bange - Biology in a Ball - The Crop Capsules Company

   Olivia Bange from The Crop Capsules Company discusses agricultural innovation and her role as a Biological Agronomist, highlighting advancements in crop technology in this interview.

3. 

   15 Jan 2025

   Hamish Munro - Agtech Tsunami, How To Maximise Tech So That Its Not A Distraction - Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd TBC

   Hamish Munro of Pairtree Intelligence discusses leveraging agricultural technology to improve farming practices and avoid distractions, in an interview about maximizing tech benefits.

4. 

   18 Dec 2024

   Dan Kittredge - What is the Bionutrient Meter? Bionutrient Food Association

   Dan Kittredge from Bionutrient Food Association discusses the bionutrient meter and its role in enhancing food quality, offering insights into improving the nutritional content of our food supply in this interview.

5. 

   18 Apr 2023

   Bruce Connolly - Farm Manager, Tipperary Group

   Farm Manager Bruce Connolly discusses the realities and opportunities for the emerging cotton industry in Northern Territory, drawing from his experience and perspective as an advocate for regional issues in this interview.

6. 

   11 Apr 2023

   Munro Hardy - Director, Mutual Food and Fibre

   Munro Hardy, Director of Mutual Food and Fibre, shares firsthand experiences regarding supply chain challenges and data leverage for producers in this interview.

7. 

   4 Apr 2023

   Martina Matzner - Consultant, Mango Industry

   Martina Matzner, mango industry consultant, shares her two decades of experience driving innovation and encouraging future generations to work in agriculture, highlighting her contributions to horticultural production in an interview.

8. 

   28 Mar 2023

   Simone Cameron - Director of Regions and Projects, NT Farmers

   Simone Cameron, Director of Regions and Projects at NT Farmers, discusses the 2023 Northern Australia Food Futures conference theme, exploring the myths, realities, and opportunities in Northern Australian agriculture in this interview.

9. 

   20 Mar 2023

   Paul McLaughlin - Owner of Desert Farms

   Paul McLaughlin, owner of Desert Farms, discusses the realities and opportunities for food production in Northern Australia, sharing insights from the 2023 conference in an interview.

10. 

    14 Mar 2023

    Nick Ormsby - Owner of NT Hedging and Contracting, NT Broadacre, and Razor Rock Farms

    Nick Ormsby, owner of multiple agricultural businesses, shares his insights on the realities and opportunities within Northern Australia's evolving food industry from his experiences in mango and broadacre cropping in this interview.

11. 

    7 Mar 2023

    Frank Miller - Consultant, Forestry and Agriculture Investment

    Frank Miller, forestry and agriculture investment consultant, shares his experience managing the world's largest African Mahogany estate and applying silvopastoralism to forestry in the Northern Territory in this interview.

12. 

    28 Feb 2023

    Paul Burke - CEO of NT Farmers Association

    Paul Burke, CEO of NT Farmers Association, discusses the realities and opportunities within Northern Australia's food and fibre production industry, offering insights into overcoming common misconceptions in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Northern Australia Food Futures

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ronni Kahn
• Olivia Bange
• Hamish Munro
• Dan Kittredge
• Bruce Connolly

Podcast Authority Score: 6 / 100

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11

Social presence

0

YouTube

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