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May 2015
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Better Sunflowers Workshop: oneday certified agronomic workshop
for growers, agronomists and
advisers
DATE: Tuesday 26 May 2015
TIME: 8.00am - 5.00pm
LOCATION: Glendarra 2 room, Tocal College
COST: $120 workshop / $350 including
accreditation for early birds
Join the industry’s leading researchers to learn and
review the tools, tips and tactics for reliable and
profitable sunflower production:
• Plant physiology, agronomy and irrigation
Loretta Serafin, NSW DPI
• Weed management Vikki Osten, Osten Weeds
Consulting Pty Ltd
• Insect management Dr Melina Miles, Qld DAF
• Disease management Sue Thompson, USQ
• Harvesting Kevin Charlesworth, Chair Australian
Sunflower Association & Grower
• Storage Philip Burrill, Qld DAF
• Marketing Chris Bazley, former Qld Agricultural
Merchants Inc & Grower
• Rotation risks and benefits Tony Lockrey, AMPS
Moree
Tour of Cargill’s Kooragang Island
Crush Plant, Oil Refinery and Oil
Terminal
DATE: Wednesday 27th May 2015
TIME: 8.00am – 2.00pm
LOCATION: Kooragang Island via Newcastle
NO COST : Meals & drinks, PPE, travel and
accommodation provided with the generous
support of GRDC, ASA, Cargill and AWB
Tour the plant plus a summary of the season’s quality
results, on-farm and seasonal conditions, processing
and marketing analysis will be presented by:
• ASA Committee agronomist members
• Lucky Inturrisi, Technical Services Leader, Cargill
Refined Oils Asia Pacific
• Nick Ebrill, Plant Manager, Cargill Grain and
Oilseed Supply Chain
• Nick Goddard, Executive Director, Australian
OIlseeds Federation
All visitors must wear long pants, long sleeve shirts
and suitable shoes. Strictly no attendance without
registration. Numbers are limited.
Everyone attending the workshop receives the newly
updated 3rd edition The Big Yellow Sunflower Pack
(May 2015), a comprehensive folder containing the
latest on sunflower production in Australia.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Both events contact Liz Alexander, Better
Sunflowers Coordinator on 0429 471 511 or email
admin@bettersunflowers.com.au
The Better Sunflower workshop is presented by the Australian Sunflower Association and delivered as part of the Broadleaf Cropping Alliance, a Grains Research
Development Corporation funded joint initiative between the Australian Oilseeds Federation & Pulse Australia.
REGISTRATION: BETTER SUNFLOWERS WORKSHOP / CARGILL PLANT TOUR
ATTENDING 1
ATTENDING 2
Name (First/Last):
Last Name:
Email:
Mobile:
Industry Sector (please tick one):
Agronomist/Consultant
Grower
Marketing
Processing
Research, Development & Extension
Other Industry
Name (First/Last):
Last Name:
Email:
Mobile:
Industry Sector (please tick one):
Agronomist/Consultant
Grower
Marketing
Processing
Research, Development & Extension
Other Industry
Organisation/Business:
Postal Address:
Event
Cost
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT(before 5 May)
Better Sunflowers one-day workshop, Tuesday 26 May 2015
$120.00
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (before 5 May)
Full Accreditation - Better Sunflowers one-day workshop
$350.00
Better Sunflowers one-day workshop
$135.00
Full Accreditation - Better Sunflowers one-day workshop
$365.00
Cargill Crush Tour, Wednesday 27 May 2015
No cost
Keen to stay on? State of Origin
ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Wednesday 27 May 2015
(depending on availability - get in quick)
Number
attending
@$120.00
4 EASY WAYS
TO REGISTER
WEBSITE
www.better
sunflowers.com.au
(go to SHOP)
FAX
(07) 3054 4451
EMAIL
admin@better
sunflowers.com.au
PHONE
TOTAL
0429 471 511
PAYMENT DETAILS
Visa
Cardholder’s Name
Mastercard
American Express
Expiry Date
ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND TRAVEL
Accommodation is available at Tocal for all Workshop and
Tour participants. All meals are supplied at the venues.
The Grains Research Development Corporation is generously
supporting the cost of travel and accommodation for
growers and their agronomists attending the Crush Tour.
Please make accommodation and travel arrangements on
my / our behalf:
Yes travel (ASA will contact you)
No travel required
Yes accommodation (ASA will contact you)
No accommodation required
/
Signature
I / WE require accommodation at TOCAL for the following
nights:
Monday 26 May
Tuesday 27 May
I prefer the following arrangement:
Single
Double (Numbers limited and will be provided to
those travelling with their spouses / partners as first
priority on first in best dressed basis)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Liz Alexander, Better Sunflowers Coordinator
0429 471 511 or email admin@bettersunflowers.com.au