Meat and Livestock Australia – Event Partner

Pinion Advisory – Major Sponsor

1. Location
   We have offices at Launceston, Devonport and Hobart, as well as in every state on the mainland.
2. Company description  
   Pinon Advisory is an independent consulting firm that specialises in agribusiness, water and the environment.  Our consultants work with producers to build their skills in managing the production system, farm business, and their natural resources to achieve their goals.
3. What skill/service do you offer red meat producers?
   We have a range of services for red meat producers, including grazing and feedbase management, business and strategic planning, advisory boards, property purchase due diligence, succession planning, farm business benchmarking, carbon balance assessment, and irrigation design and management.   We also deliver PGS programs for MLA such as Pasture Principles and Lifting Lamb Survival, and deliver large industry extension programs nationally.
4. What do you enjoy about working in the red meat industry?  
   Progressive nature of the export sector and markets, enjoy the challenge of providing best practices and methods to assist producers to feed the world.
5. Where do you see the opportunities for the red meat industry?
   We see significant opportunities for the red meat industry.  Maintaining a profitability and production focus using the available data to make good decisions will continue to underpin the industry.  Along with this, our ability to meet an increasing focus from consumers on product quality and traceability will be important for maintaining and growing market access. We believe red meat in Tasmania can continue to outclass competitors while ethically sustaining the natural balance that Tasmania prides itself on.    
6. Why do you choose to sponsor Red Meat Updates?
   Red Meat Updates has established itself as the place to be for the latest in red meat research and, the professional event is a credit to all involved. We sponsor the event because we believe in bringing the industry together to share ideas, problems and build networks, and want to see this continue into the future. 

Nutrien Ag Solutions – Virtual Farm Tour Sponsor

1. Location
   Nutrien Ag Solutions are nation wide
2. Company description  
   Nutrien Ag Solutions is an integral part of the Australian agricultural industry. Our generations of experience have made us experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, water, finance, insurance, merchandise and real estate. We are the largest distributor of both farming supplies and fertiliser in Australia and provide unparalleled access to solutions. Our team of more than 4,000 farming experts are committed to upholding the mission and values that make us the ag retailer of the future.
3. What skill/service do you offer red meat producers?
   Agronomy advice, farm supplies including pasture seed, water, livestock marketing & finance
4. What do you enjoy about working in the red meat industry?  
   Progressive nature of the export sector and markets, enjoy the challenge of providing best practices and methods to assist producers to feed the world.
5. Where do you see the opportunities for the red meat industry?
   Market development in Australia and beyond exploring the end user destinations for our product, whilst showcasing Australia’s safe lifetime traceability of red meat products to the wider consumer community.  
6. Why do you choose to sponsor Red Meat Updates?
   To gain up to date market and industry information to promote best outcomes for customers.

Rabobank – Sustainable Futures Session Sponsor

1. Location
   We have 4 branches supporting clients locally in Tasmania:
   15 St John Street, Launceston – 03 6323 1700
   1/22 Edward Street, Devonport – 03 6424 0000
   3/85 Macquarie Street, Hobart – 03 6270 2230
   2/139 Nelson Street, Smithton – 03 6452 0100
2. Company description
   Rabobank is the world’s leading food and agribusiness bank, supporting farmers and the vitality of rural communities since 1898. Founded by farmers, for farmers, we’re committed to promoting the importance of the agricultural industry, and growing Aussies’ understanding of where their food comes from.
3. What skill/service do you offer red meat producers?
   As a dedicated food and agribusiness bank, our team have a deep understanding of the red meat industry. Out local team is supported by a global network of analysts who share developments in the market that can assist our clients in thinking differently about their farm businesses and planning for a sustainable future.
4. What do you enjoy about working in the red meat industry?
   The red meat industry is one of our leading agricultural commodities, offering thousands of jobs nationally and contributes significantly to the Australian economy and export market.
5. Where do you see the opportunities for the red meat industry?
   Working together as an integrated supply chain the Australian red meat industry has the ability to generate greater traction in the global red meat market. And, improvements in productivity, cost efficiencies, product and sustainability can be increased through the implementation of data capture techniques.
6. Why do you choose to sponsor Red Meat Updates?
   The Red Meat Updates offers a forum for producers and industry to come together to discuss the issues and opportunities facing the industry, and, where to from here. We are so proud to be able to support a group led by some of Tasmania’s top producers who are committed to their local communities and the red meat industry.