Rethinking Marron Farming
Professional development that’s relevant and inspiring
Join us for a full-day event designed to challenge traditional thinking and deliver actionable solutions to the most significant challenges facing the marron industry. Through farmer-led technical discussions, industry insights and shared experiences, we'll explore the key constraints facing the sector and identify practical pathways forward for all marron farmers.
The day will incorporate a line up of speakers and leaders who will get you thinking in different ways, interspersed with drinks and food provided by the Team at Capel Marron Farm.
Marron Farm Tours are also available during the day in small groups - choose your preferred timeslot for your tour during checkout (numbers are limited). See their unique approach and learn about their future plans.
The event will wrap up at approximately 3:00pm, but feel free to stick around afterwards for an optional drink at the Capel Marron Farm bar and keep the conversation going. Drinks are available for purchase.
Brought to you by the Marron Growers Association & Capel Marron Farm
Photos from the Farm
Lineup
Jordan Parker | Managing Director, Aquafarms Australia
Rethinking How We Grow Marron: Strategic Discussion facilitated by Jordan on Practical R&D Priorities to Improve Marron Farming Productivity and Profitability
Ravi Fotedar | Professor of Aquaculture, Curtin University
Muddy Water, Better Marron? Curtin University Findings on Turbidity and Biofloc Systems
Heather Brayford – Director General, Department of Primary Industries
Department of Primary Industries Update
Justin Bellanger | Chief Executive Officer, Aquaculture Council of Western Australia
Aquaculture Council of Western Australia Update
Michael Harrison | Director - Aquaculture R&D, Department of Primary Industries
DPIRD Aquaculture Research and Development Program Update
Andrew Beer | Senior Research Scientist - Freshwater Aquaculture, Department of Primary Industries
State of the Industry: Freshwater Aquaculture Production and Trends in Western Australia
Craig Longbottom | President, Marron Growers Association
Reviewing the Marron Growers Association Strategic Plan
Event Program – Marron Growers Association AGM & Industry Event
- 9:00 am - 9:50 pm
Marron Growers Association Annual General Meeting
MGA members and prospective members
- 9:50 am - 10:20 am
Arrival, Networking & Morning Tea
- 10:20 am - 10:30 am
Welcome, Introduction & Initial Discussion on the MGA Strategic Plan
Scott Bell | Vice-President, Marron Growers Association Overview of the day and its objectives.
- 10:30 am - 11:40 am
Improving Marron Farming Productivity and Profitability
Jordan Parker | Managing Director, Aquafarms Australia Facilitated strategic discussion on practical challenges, opportunities and industry priorities.
- 11:40 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch, Networking & Capel Marron Farm Tours
- 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Curtin University Research Findings: Turbidity and Biofloc Systems
Ravi Fotedar | Professor of Aquaculture, Curtin University Research findings and potential applications for marron farming systems
- 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
State of the Marron Industry
Andrew Beer | Senior Research Scientist - Freshwater Aquaculture, Department of Primary Industries Freshwater Aquaculture Production and Trends in Western Australia.
- 1:50 pm - 2:10 pm
Aquaculture R&D Program Update
Michael Harrison | Director - Aquaculture R&D, Department of Primary Industries High-level overview of current research and development priorities and activities.
- 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm
Aquaculture Council of Western Australia Update
Justin Bellanger | Chief Executive Officer, Aquaculture Council of Western Australia
- 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Update
Heather Brayford – Director General, Department of Primary Industries
- 2:50 pm - 2:55 pm
Closing Remarks & Conclusion of Formal Discussions
- 2:55 pm - 4:00 pm
Industry Networking
Continue discussions and connect with producers and industry representatives.
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