With projections of global population reaching 9.8 billion in 2050, increasing agriculture efficiency and productivity has never been more important to ensure sustainable food security for the future.

Join Australia's corporate leaders and tiers of government in discussing how industry and farmers are utilising the power of technologies, innovation, and collaboration to meet this pressing challenge at the third annual Bringing Dowerin Downtown lunch.

From transforming farming through precision technology and emerging automated machinery, to strategic land use planning and the intersection of global energy concerns and farming practices, Bringing Dowerin Downtown unites Western Australia's agriculture industry to share the aspirations, advancements and research helping realise an innovative and resilient agribusiness sector and Wheatbelt.

Celebrating 60 years of the iconic Dowerin Machinery Field Days in 2024, this lunch is your opportunity to join the conversations powering WA’s largest and most renowned agricultural business event as we look to the Future of Farming.

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn, engage and connect with industry in the heart of Perth.

Arrive with an appetite for knowledge and a stunning lunch – delivered thanks to our farmers.

Presentation: Cain Radford – Global Manager Precision Technology, CNH Industrial 

Panel 1:

Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC - Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry and Small Business 

David Jochinke – President, National Farmers Federation 

Ben Macnamara – Chief Executive, CBH Group 

Kelly Freeman – Managing Director, Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia 

Panel 2:

Hon. Mia Davies MLA – Member for Central Wheatbelt, Shadow Minister for Mines & Petroleum; Electoral Affairs; Aboriginal Affairs and Women’s Interests

Tracy Lefroy – WA Grower, President Shire of Moora, Director Intergrain

Roland Houareau - General Manager Nature Based Solutions & Wheatbelt Connect Start-Up, INPEX

LUNCH Friday 26 July

Crown Towers, Grand Ballroom

11.45am - Registration Opens (12.15pm sharp start - 3.00pm)

3.00pm - 4.30pm - Extended networking