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LambEx 2024 will address the most pertinent topics in an industry-led panel that boasts some of the key players from across the Australian sheep supply chain – with representation from livestock & processing, peak industry groups and grass-roots production.
Award-winning esteemed journalist Stan Grant will lead discussion in what promises to be one of the most insightful and poignant sheep discussions in 2024. The panel brings together the most influential people setting markets, mechanisms, prices and the future of Australian sheep.
Discussion will delve into the nitty gritty of the Australian sheep, lamb and wool industries and explore direction, opportunity, challenges and future outlooks from varied perspectives across the supply chain.
The panel has been crafted and developed specifically for LambEx 2024.
Panel members include:
- Stan Grant – panel host following his LambEx 2024 oration ‘Matters of Currency’
- Steve Chapman, Livestock Buyer, JBS
- Paul Leonard, Livestock Buyer, Thomas Foods International (TFI)
- Bonnie Skinner, CEO, Sheep Producers Australia (SPA)
- Patrick Hutchinson, CEO, Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC)
- Jenny Bradley, NSW Sheep Producer
There are some contentious topics and heat in the Australian sheep sector right now and we have brought together some of the leading lights to give perspective, balance, and insight into where they see the industry heading said LambEx Chair and South Australian sheep producer Jasson Schulz.
“Being led by the investigative mind of Stan Grant we are expecting this discussion to be impacting, thoughtful, provocative, and contentious as we bring different viewpoints and perspective to the conversation,” he said.
‘The aim of LambEx is to be bold, ambitious, and challenging and we want to inspire. At a time when sheep producers need hope and opportunity, I think this will be a scene-setting discussion and session,” said Jason.
“No doubt the panel will address the current Western Australian live export situation and relevant updates by August but will also put the spotlight on other significant and pertinent issues affecting the industry as a whole.”
LambEx industry panel members profiles
Steve Chapman, Livestock Buyer, JBS
Livestock buyer for 36 years and knows the industry intricately. He is responsible for the procurement of Livestock for the five beef & lamb JBS plants in the southern business that incorporates Scone, Cobram, Bordertown, Brooklyn & Longford (Tasmania).
Paul Leonard, Livestock Buyer, Thomas Foods International (TFI)
A 30-year career in livestock & is one of the industry’s most experienced professionals as National Livestock Manager (Small Stock) at Thomas Foods International (TFI), the largest 100% Australian privately owned meat processing company.
Bonnie Skinner, CEO, Sheep Producers Australia (SPA)
Bonnie is one of the youngest and most influential female leaders in Australia’s agricultural industry. Bonnie joined the Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) team in 2018 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2022, placing her as a key figure in shaping the future of the sheepmeat sector & the broader agricultural landscape in Australia.
Patrick Hutchinson, CEO, Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC)
Patrick has worked within the Australian meat & livestock industry for most of his life with influential roles across Australian Meat Council, MLA integrity systems & NLIS, his own agricultural advisory business and global group ITS handling data for over 1 million cattle. In 2016 he came back to where it all begun with AMIC, firstly as GM Processing, and then on 1 July 2017 as CEO.
Jenny Bradley, NSW Sheep Producer
Jenny brings a producer perspective as she runs a mixed farming family business in central west NSW. Jenny is a regular contributor across boards, committees, and advisory roles within the sheep industry and sheep meat supply chain and is a past recipient of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, providing the opportunity to explore lamb marketing options and supply chain management pathways.
Early bird registrations are available until 30 June 2024 - you don't want to miss this!
LambEx 2024 registration includes:
- LambEx Tech Talks – latest innovation in the industry
- Two days of high-level plenary sessions & discussions
- Signature social functions – LambEx Welcome Function & LambEx Grandslamb Gala Dinner
- Extensive LambEx trade show = 100+ exhibitors
- LambEx industry breakfast industry sessions – latest issues & topics
- LambEx Trailblazer competition – winners announced
- LambEx Carcase competition – winners announced & results shared
For more information including LambEx schedule, accommodation options and rates visit www.lambex.org.au.
