A Panel Discussion hosted by AARES - Hybrid Event

Dealing with the Near- and Long-Term Disruptions to Trade in Food, Agriculture and Minerals

Join us for a timely panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of trade in food, agriculture, and minerals. The panel will examine how global disruptions - from climate change to geopolitical instability - are reshaping trade flows, policy responses, and long-term strategies.

Panelists:

Dr Lee Ann Jackson (OECD)
A global authority on agri-food trade with over 20 years’ experience, including 16 at the WTO.
Dr Jared Greenville (ABARES)
Leads Australia’s national economic analysis and scientific research in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry.
Dr Susan Stone (UniSA)
An experienced economist offering both international and local insights into trade and economic resilience.

📍 This is a hybrid event - register to attend in person or online.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts shaping trade and policy on the global stage.

About the Speakers

Dr Lee Ann Jackson
Head of the Agro-food Trade and Markets Division, OECD
Based in Paris, Dr Jackson leads work on the links between policies and outcomes in food and agricultural markets. This includes modelling medium-term outlooks, food systems policy, and improving transparency in agri-trade. She has over 20 years of experience, including 16 at the WTO as Secretary to the Committee on Agriculture, where she advised member countries on agricultural trade policy and multilateral negotiations.

Dr Jared Greenville
Executive Director, ABARES
Dr Greenville leads economic analysis and research across Australian agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, supporting both policy development and decision-making from farm level to global markets. He represents Australia at OECD forums on sustainable production and global food security. Prior to ABARES, he held senior roles at the OECD, focusing on agri-food trade, global value chains, and food security in Southeast Asia.

Dr Susan Stone
Credit Union SA Chair of Economics, UniSA
Dr Stone provides economic analysis focused on South Australia’s position within global markets. Her previous roles include senior appointments at the OECD, UNESCAP, Asian Development Bank Institute, and the Productivity Commission. She regularly contributes expert commentary across media and holds a PhD in Economics.