Join UNE SMART Region Incubator on Friday, 21 November at the Wright Centre, UNE Armidale, for National Ag Day 2025.
This year’s theme, Stand with the Land, will bring together farmers, researchers, and business leaders to explore how agriculture responds to a shifting global landscape.
From climate change and conflict to supply chain pressures and food security, the day will feature thought-provoking conversations and a panel of industry leaders, from academics to international food companies.
We’ll unpack how Natural Capital, supply chains, and global markets are shaping choices from the farm gate to the dinner plate.
The program also sees the return of the popular Wild Ideas panel, where experts present fresh solutions to emerging challenges in agriculture.
What to expect:
You’ll hear from people shaping change in farming and across the industry, and you’ll leave with ideas you can actually use.
But the real gold?
It’s likely to be in those in-between conversations over coffee and lunch - because sometimes the best takeaway isn’t from the stage, it’s from the person sitting next to you.
- Straight talk: Real stories, not just slides.
- Fresh perspective: A diverse panel that walks the talk.
- A shared table: Good food that reflects the sentiment of the day.
- New connections: Be in the room with people who might just spark your next big move.
Event schedule: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm:
- Presentations and panel discussions at the UNE Wright Lecture Theatre
- Morning tea and coffee provided
- Lunch & networking at the Potting Shed
Speakers:
- Connor Fitzgerald - Chief Commercial Officer FMG
Topic: Managing sustainability in McDonald's supply chain
- Hugh Killen - CEO ImpactAg
Topic: The importance of understanding natural capital on farm
- Rachel Lawrence - NSW Local Land Services
Topic: Environmental market opportunities and risks for farmers
- Todd Redwood - Global Managing Director British Standards Institution
Topic: Sustainabiity in food and fibre - emerging trends
Plus, hear from young innovators solving solutions to some of Agriculture's biggest challenges, and a WILD ideas panel of entrepreneurs and industry experts.