Hobart hub for rma conference
Kevin Sheedy explains his philosophy.
The magical view of Constitution Dock from the Hotel Grand Chancellor, the rma conference venue.
Investment banker David Williams, who specialises in agriculture and food in Australia, addresses the conference.
Historic building by the Derwent River.
Walget grazier Michael O'Brien addresses the conference.
Gordon Stone, ABDI, during his workshop.
A view of Mount Wellington.
John Peden, rma, with Mark De Garis, TDC Livestock and Property, Naracoorte, SA.
Early morning near the Derwent River, Hobart.
Alex Gibbon, ReNet; Clinton Viertel, ReNet; Chris Clemson, Clemson Hiscox, Walgett, and Chris Moffatt, ReNet.
History is everywhere in Hobart.
Andrew Whan, Miller, Wan and John, Mount Gambier, SA; Bernie Grant, LMB Livestock, and Jack Behncke, LMB Livestock, Hamilton, Vic.
A Colonial building.
Russell Hiscox, Clemson Hiscox, Walgett, with Angus Street, AuctionsPlus, Sydney.
Seafood outlets at Constitution Dock.
Leah Bast, SGL, Hamilton, and Glenn Rea, McKean McGregor, Bendigo.
Natalie McRostie, Pinkerton Palm Hamlyn and Steen, Naracoorte, SA, with Nick Harton, Jim Hindmarsh and Son, Braidwood, NSW.
Tim Drum, Riverina Livestock Agents, Wagga, NSW; James Tierney, Riverina Livestock Agents, and rma president Phil Frame, Frame Rural Agencies, Inverell.
Fairfax Agricultural Media's Brett Tindal and Criag Chapman man the trade display.
Livestock agents from across Australia are gathering in Hobart, Tasmania, this week to look at global trends, business and leadership development, and best practice.
Delegates at the rma network annual conference had a masterclass in leadership from AFL supremo Kevin Sheedy, were entertained by investment banker David Williams, and learnt some home truths about the drought and ideas for the future from 2009 Australian Farmer of the Year and Walgett grazier Michael O’Brien.
Red meat industry consultant Simon Quilty shared some predictions about global supply, demand and prices.
And Gordon Stone from the Agri-Business Development Institute (ABDI) invited delegates to reflect on their business and personal goals.
The conference will culminate with a gala dinner and awards tonight.
