AUSTRALIAN GRAINSTORAGE & PROTECTIONCONFERENCE

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NATIONAL WORKING PARTY ON GRAIN PROTECTION (NWPGP)

MEETING MARKET REQUIREMENTS

24-25 AUGUST 2021

RYDGES MELBOURNE

186 EXHIBITION ST, VIC 3000

PROGRAM GUIDE

A B O U TThe NWPGP 2021 Australian Grain Storage and

Protection Conference is an open forum for the entire

grains industry to review and discuss the latest

market requirements relating to chemical regulations

and developments in grain storage and protection.

Market requirementsInsect infestation/entomologyPesticide residue requirements/violationsGrain protectantsFumigantsPhysical control methodsApplication technologyExtensionOther key research outcomes

Presenters will cover national and international regulation along with a range of topics including:

The NWPGP has been meeting annuallyfor over 45 years, however, the annualconference, delegate list and industryrepresentation continues to expand andevolve – constantly striving to meet industry’sneeds.

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O R G A N I S I N G B O D I E S

D E L E G A T E P R O F I L EA wide spectrum of the industry is represented at the conferencewith over 130 delegates in attendance in 2019. The conference nowenjoys significant support from all sectors of the industry fromgrowers, storage operators, end users, traders, research, productand chemical manufacturers and service providers such asfumigators and transport operators. This conference is also widelysupported by the government.

The program and topics are being expanded in line with thisdevelopment and in direct response to survey feedback receivedfrom previous conference attendees.

The National Working Party on Grain Protection (NWPGP) is thebody responsible for providing management and leadership to industryin the areas of grain storage, chemical use, market requirements andchemical regulations.

The Conference is proudly supported by Grain Trade Australia (GTA).GTA supplies standardised grain trading standards, trade rules, graincontracts and training and development for the Australian grain industryto enable the efficient facilitation of trade across the grain supply chain.

72% of delegates have previously attended the conference

81% agreed the conference was good value for money

97% agreed the program content was relevant and

appropriate

92% agreed the program met their expectations

100% would recommend the conference to industry

colleagues

100% would attend the conference again in the

future

The delegate survey from the 2019 Conferencehighlighted:

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The 2020 was a virtual event and good feedback was received, but in person

meeting was preferred by most delegates.

Sponsorship enquiries:

Grain Trade Australia Tel: (02) 9235 2155

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S P O N S O R S

G O L D S P O N S O R S

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S P O N S O R S

M E A L B R E A K S P O N S O R

G O L D S P O N S O R S

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S O C I A L F U N C T I O N S P O N S O R

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S U P P O R T E R

S P E A K E R SNWPGP

Gerard McMullen,Chair - NWPGP

Andrew Goyder,Chair - GTA

Jo HollowayNSW DPI

Kerry MilesGrain Protect

Greg DaglishQLD DAF

Raj Jagadeesan,QLD DAF

Nick Goddard Pulse Australia

Philip Burrill,QLD DAF

Manoj Nayak,QLD DAF

Matt KellyKelly Grains

JamesSaunders, SGA

Tim Ross, OperationsManager - GTA

Our speakers are top industry experts with years of experience. They

volunteer and commit their time to bring you the latest industry updates in

Australian Grain Storage & Protection.

S P E A K E R SNWPGP

Adrian ReginatoCargill

Jason LutzeAPVMA

David IronsideDAWE

Jenna Garwood,Assistant Director,

Plants Program - NRS

Paul Taylor DAWE

Matthew CosseyCropLife Australia

Fiona BestBirchip Cropping

Group

Jim Maitland Grower, Rochester SA

Rob McRaePat O'ShannassyGrain Trade Australia

Chris WarrickGRDC Grain Storage

Extension Team

Ray ElsonDAWE

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NWPGP CONFERENCE PROGRAM 24-25 AUGUST 2021 *Program is subject to change without notice. All times are AEST.

DAY 1

Time Agenda Item Presenter/Lead

8.30am Registration and tea/coffee

9.00am Official Welcome Andrew Goyder Chair - Grain Trade Australia (GTA)

9.15am 2021 meeting formalities, including call for lightning sessions Day 2

Gerard McMullen Chair - National Working Party on Grain Protection (NWPGP)

Regulations in Australia

9.20am Review of the AgVet Chemical Regulations in Australia Paul Taylor DAWE

9.50am Impact of the AgVet Chemical Regulations on Industry Matthew Cossey CropLife Australia

10.15am APVMA Regulatory Update Jason Lutze APVMA

10.40am Morning tea break

Insect Status & Control via Fumigation

11.10am Current status of insect resistance management in Australia & future developments of the monitoring project

Jo Holloway NSW DPI

11.35am Insect infestation trends Floor Discussion

11.45am Insect Treatments in the supply chain Floor discussion

11.55am Phosphine Label Changes Working Group update – research project

Gordon Cumming GRDC

12.05pm Base-line susceptibility in susceptibility to sulfuryl fluoride in field populations of grain beetles: immediate and potential implications

Raj Jagadeesan QLD DAF

12.20pm Lightning Session – update on UPL services to industry Gold Sponsor – Ian Cass, UPL OpenAg

12.30pm Lightning Session – an update on Zythor services to industry Gold Sponsor – Steve Broadbent, Zythor

12.40pm Lunch break

Sustainable Actions for Market Access

1.40pm Regulatory requirements for fumigation – current issues & future requirements

Ray Elson DAWE

1.55pm Supply chain fumigation practices – contractual implications for all

Matt Kelly Kelly Grains

2.30pm Fumigation from a Commercial supplier – practical viewpoint

Kerry Miles Grain Protect

2.45pm Threat of strong phosphine resistance in rusty grain beetles: How concerned should industry be?

Raj Jagadeesan QLD DAF

3.00pm Getting the most out of grain protectants in the face of multiple pests and resistances

Manoj Nayak QLD DAF

3.15pm Afternoon tea break

3.45pm Implementing sustainability systems – current & future commodities

Nick Goddard / James Saunders Sustainable Grain Australia

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4.10pm DAWE market access reforms & support for industry – Congestion Busting

David Ironside DAWE

4.40pm GTA Storage Standards project – developing Standards for the future sustainability of the supply chain

Tim Ross GTA

5.00pm Close of Day One

5.15pm One hour social function

NWPGP CONFERENCE PROGRAM 24-25 AUGUST 2021 *Program is subject to change without notice. All times are AEST.

DAY 2

Time “Industry On-Farm Activities” Presenter/Lead

8.30am Extension & storage from a grower’s perspective Jim Maitland Grower, Rochester SA

9.00am Agronomist and grower interactions Fiona Best Birchip Cropping Group

9.30am QA Systems – GrainCare – going where? Rob McRae / Chris Warrick

9.50am Phosphine fumigation for managing bruchids in stored pulses

Greg Daglish QLD DAF

10.05am Morning tea break

Meeting Market Access

10.35am Lightning Session – Food safety: an overview on Mycotoxin testing and its importance for the food industry

Gold Sponsor – Roberto Fusetto, Perkin Elmer

10:45am Safe storage in large flat bottom silos - reliable monitoring of temperature, moisture, pests and fumigant concentrations

Philip Burrill QLD DAF

11:05am Lightning Sessions – Part 2 – open presentations Chair Facilitation - 5 minutes maximum each - No PowerPoint presentations

11.45am National Residue Survey – results & update of activities Jenna Garwood National Residue Survey

12.15pm Lunch break

Market Access continued

1.15pm United States International Trade Commission Report – Global Economic Impact of Missing and Low MRLs – as it relates to Australia

Adrian Reginato Cargill

1.50pm MRLs in markets, update on AUS market access issues. Key chemicals recently lost & at future risk.

Gerard McMullen Chair NWPGP

2.30pm Update on industry chemical market access priorities, including international advocacy efforts

Pat O’Shannassy, Gerard McMullen GTA & NWPGP

3.00pm Resolutions / Wrap Up Gerard McMullen Chair NWPGP

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Early Bird registrations:

$395 Full Conference - Early Bird

$225 Hybrid Ticket - Early Bird

Full priced tickets (after 1 August 2021)

$460 Full Conference Ticket

$275 Hybrid Ticket

TICKETS

Rydges Melbourne

186 Exhibition St,

Melbourne, VIC 3000

Accommodation

Special rate of $170/night including

breakfast is secured for the delegates.

To book, visit Conference website

Accommodation page.

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T I C K E T S

Attend 2 days at Rydges

Melbourne

Lunch & Morning tea provided

Reconnect with industry peers (in

person)

Networking opportunities (in

person)

Exhibitors/Sponsor displays

Q&A and Panel discussions

Social function included

Access to conference recordings

for 30 days

$460 inc GST

Live stream from Rydges in Melbourne

Connect with industry peers via virtual

platform

Exhibitors/Sponsor virtual displays

Q&A and Panel discussions via virtual

platform

Networking with delegates, speakers &

sponsors (via virtual platform)

Immersive experience for those that are

not onsite

Accessible attendance for interstate

delegates

Access to conference recordings for 30

days

$275 inc GST

Wider audience inclusivity

Greater sponsor exposure

Options for everyone

High value level for delegates and

sponsors

Sustainable and leading towards

hybrid events future

Full priced tickets (after 1 August 2021)

$460 Full Conference Ticket

$275 Hybrid Ticket

Full Conference Ticket

(in person at Rydges Hotel)

Hybrid Ticket

(via Live stream)

ONE EVENT - TWO EXPERIENCES:

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