A thought provoking look at the economic and financial outlook for agriculture.

The Farm Financial Forum is essential for all people interested in operating a successful agricultural business.

Speakers

Michael Pascoe - one of Australia's most respected and experienced finance and economics commentators with 36 years in newspaper, broadcast and on-line journalism. He is a mostentertaining and provocative speaker on matters financial, economical and political. Michael will present an overview of the future of agricultural commodities in the world market.

John Francis - Holmes and Sackett rural consultants, will present analysis of their extensive benchmarking of rural businesses. He will be looking at why some businesses perform better than others in drought and other downturns and what they do differently.

Peter Druitt - Peter Druitt & Co. Will discuss local trends in rural property pricing and compare these to medium and long term trends in commercial and industrial properties. Is agriculture a good business to be in?

Watershed Landcare is hosting this forum with sponsorship from NSW Farmers Association.

Michael Pascoe appears by arrangement with Claxton Speakers International.

Date: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Venue: Parklands Resort, Mudgee
Time: 9.30am - 2.00pm

For more information or if you have questions contact:

Clare Hamilton on 0428791359
clare@watershedlandcare.com.au
before 23 November 2009.
Cost: Registration is free. Lunch is
available at the forum for $15pp

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