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2024 Grain NSW Half Yearly General Meeting

Over the 16th and 17th May, Grain NSW Association members landed in Wagga Wagga for a 2 day half yearly program. Thursday’s activities centered around the CSU AgriPark and kicked off with an insightful and comprehensive market outlook from Dennis Voznesenski, Associate Director Sustainability and Agricultural Economist at CBA, followed by an engaging Sustainability Panel discussion lead by Adam Robinson, Association President and key industry representatives.

Nick Pagett, Executive Director of CSU AgriPark outlined CSU’s mission to grow a sustainable agriculture sector. Jonathan Medway, Head of Digital and Sustainable Agriculture lead a tour of the Global Digital Farm, an integrated digital learning, innovation, and research environment within a full-scale commercial, mixed farm operation.

The Hon Michael McCormack MP, National Party Member for Riverina attended Fridays general meeting as our Guest Speaker to talk on the what the recent budget means to the Agricultural and associated industries.

Dennis Voznesenski, Associate Director Sustainability and Agricultural Economist at CBA.
Sustainability Panel discussion led by Adam Robinson, Association President; Dennis Voznesenski, CBA Nick Pagett, CSU AgriPark and Matt Kelly, Kelly Grains.
Nick Pagett, Executive Director of CSU AgriPark.
Images from around the Global Digital Farm precinct.
Hon Michael McCormack MP, Nationals Party Member for Riverina addressing meeting delegates.
David Bardos, Director of External Engagement ,CSU; Hon Michael McCormack MP and Adam Robinson, Robinson Grain Trade and Association President.
Wayne Murphy, Port of Melbourne and Adam Robinson, Robinson Grain Trade and Association President.
Richard Perkins, Greenoasis Agriculture, Hon Michael McCormack MP, Adam Robinson, Robinson Grain Trade and Association President and Wayne Murphy, Port of Melbourne.

Special mention to event sponsors
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Port of Melbourne
and our event host CSU AgriPark

2023 Grain NSW AGM and Industry Gathering

The 2023 Grain NSW AGM held 15th September followed by the Grain Industry Gathering, saw numbers swell as members and industry associates once again came together.

Grain NSW Association Members at the 2023 Annual General Meeting
Josh Lawrence NSW Ports, Adam Robinson, Robinson Grain Trade and Association President and Campbell Mason, NSW Ports Gold Sponsor of the Event.
Wayne Murphy Port of Melbourne Silver Sponsor or the Event and Adam Robinson, Robinson Grain Trade and Association President.
Chris Dennis Investment NSW addressing members.
Grain NSW President Adam Robinson or Robinson Grain Trade welcoming attendees to the 2023 Grain NSW Industry Gathering.
Campbell Mason of NSW Ports and Gold sponsor, addressing attendees.
Campbell Mason of NSW Ports and Gold sponsor, addressing attendees.
Matt Kelly, Kelly Grains and Tom Nixon, Arrow Commodities.
Angus Johnson, East Cost Stockfeeds and Wes Larnach, Grainforce
Joanne Ware, Grain NSW and Luke Bennet, BQS with Peta Jones, Sean Flanery and Michael Jones from Grain Focus.
Attendees enjoying the Grain NSW Industry Gathering.

Special mention to this year’s event sponsors for their ongoing support and commitment to the Industry Gathering and Grain NSW Association.

Gold Sponsor – NSW Ports

Silver Sponsor – Port of Melbourne

Lanyard Sponsor – IKON Commodities

2022 Grain NSW AGM and Industry Gathering

After a couple of years of virtual meetings, it was great to come together again for the 2022 Grain NSW AGM and Industry Gathering on Friday 28th October.

Sincere thanks to outgoing Association President Andrew Cogswell of Lachlan Commodities who after a 5year tenure handed over the reigns to incoming President Adam Robinson of Robinson Grain Trade.   Congratulations to both gentlemen!

With members and industry associates keen to meet in person once again, the event attracted a record number, with 150 in attendance at Café Del Mar, Darling Harbour Sydney.

Wes Larnach of Grainforce, accepting Posthumous Grain NSW Life Membership to Derek Larnach

Greg Carroll of Croker Grain, accepting Grain NSW Life Membership

Grain NSW Immediate Past President Andrew Cogswell of Lachlan Commodities welcoming attendees to the Grain NSW 2022 Industry Gathering.

Campbell Mason of NSW Ports and Gold Sponsor of the event addressing attendees

Grain NSW Association Incoming President Adam Robinson of Robinson Grain Trade addressing attendees

Attendees enjoying this year’s grain industry gathering

Special mention to event sponsors:

Gold Sponsor NSW Ports

Silver Sponsor Port of Melbourne Corporation 

Lanyard Sponsor IKON Commodities.

2018 Annual General Meeting and Industry Gathering

Grain NSW held our 2018 Annual General Meeting along with a Grain Industry Gathering on Friday, September 14 at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney with 105 members and industry associates in attendance. The event was proudly supported by Port of Melbourne Corporation and IMPEXDocs.

Grain Trade Australia CEO Pat O’Shannassy address the Grain NSW members during the Annual General Meeting.

Grain NSW President Andrew Cogswell of Lachlan Commodities welcoming attendees to the Grain NSW 2018 Industry Gathering in the Strangers Dining Room.

Some of the attendees at this year’s grain industry gathering.

More photos of the gathering are available at Grain Central.