2017 National Forum Program
Forum opening
Welcome | Ian Halliday | ||
Project introduction and background | Ian Linley |
Keynote address
Farmers adopting and farmers | Assoc Prof Ruth Nettle |
Private sector extension panel
What needs to happen to improve how extension operates and functions in the RD&E system?
Adrian Kennelly | ||
Caroline Welsh | ||
Elke Hocking | ||
John Evans | ||
Chris Murphy | ||
Q&A with the panel |
Keynote address
Is Australia alone in its extension challenges? Approaches in other countries can provide insight into strategic actions related to the private sector and extension
Assoc Prof Laurens Klerkx | ||
Dr Mark Paine | ||
Q&A |
Project trials
How the project trials may inform some of the extension issues raised
Introduction | Dr Jana Axinja-Paschen | ||
Knowledge management and private sector engagement trial | Jim Shovelton | ||
Building pathways and the capacity of the next generation of extension practitioners | Sally Martin | ||
Processor engagement | Jacqui Knee | ||
Extension roles and capacity in the digital agriculture age | Vivienne McCollum | ||
| Q&A With trial panel members |
Conclusion
Forum conclusion and action items | Assoc Prof Ruth Nettle, |