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Future NTCA

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Address: 1 Buffalo Court 0801 Darwin, NT, Australia

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25.01.2022 https://www.countryman.com.au//proud-cattlewoman-eager-to-

25.01.2022 Register now for this Friday 17th!

25.01.2022 Day 1 of inductions for our 2020 Future NTCA’s. Here they are with CEO Ashley Manicaros getting a brief on the role of the NT Cattlemen’s Association.

25.01.2022 Need a mapping tool that displays data on soil type, water, vegetation, bores & so much more? Natural Resource (NR) Maps is a web mapping tool to discover, research and map natural and cultural research data for the Northern Territory (NT). Future NTCA has partnered up with the team at the Department of Environment & Natural Resources to bring to you a 2 part webinar series on how Stations & Stations Employees can use this program as a operational tool.... NR Maps training: Future NTCA participants PART 1 Date Tuesday, 1st September Time 3:30 4:30 pm NR Maps training: Future NTCA participants PART 2 Date Thursday, 3rd September Time 3:30 4:30 pm If you are interested in attending please get in touch with Steph our Project Manager via email [email protected] & she will be able to supply you with the webinar link!

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Hugh Dawson on winning the Colemans Contracting & Earthmoving Agriculture Award at the 2021 Young Achievers Awards! We are so proud to have you in our Future NTCA Alumni and look forward to watching you achieve many more successes in the years to come.

24.01.2022 Day 2 of the 2020 Future NTCA Induction Program has seen participants hit the road to check out everything beef at Eva Valley Meats & Central Agri Group - Retail Division Rum Jungle Beef! A massive thank you to these 2 businesses for opening their doors to show their unreal beef processing facilities to our participants! Now off to Berrimah Farms to catch up with the team from the NT Department of Primary Industries & Resources!

23.01.2022 Our mates at Young Livestock Exporters Network are hosting a Long Lunch this Friday at Char Restaurant at 2:30pm with guest speaker Luke Bowen - Former Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association CEO discussing the 2011 Live Export Ban. If you are interested in attending please RSVP via email to [email protected] to make sure you don’t miss out!

23.01.2022 Meet Georgina Pastoral Company Future NTCA Barkly Branch Representative - Grace Ives. Grace has been involved in the beef industry her whole life. She grew up on her family’s commercial beef breeding enterprise in Hay NSW. Grace attended boarding school in the Southern Highlands and then travelled up to Legune station to work in the stock camp. Following this she travelled to the UK and parts of Europe for the better part of a year, to return to Australia to commence a Bachel...or of Agribusiness at Marcus Oldham. As a part of the degree Grace completed a 3-month placement with Australian Agricultural Company at Livingstone in 2017. In 2018 she commenced her role as Barkly Business Analyst at Brunette Downs while completing the final year of her degree remotely. In Grace's current role she provides support and analysis for AACo stations and managers. Since she commenced, Grace has supported properties in all steps of the supply chain in the VRG, Barkly and Central QLD. Welcome to the program Grace, we are excited to work with you in 2021. Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association Meat & Livestock Australia Tammy Kruckow Coaching Future Farmers Network Young Livestock Exporters Network National Farmers' Federation Cattle Council of Australia Australian Agricultural Company

22.01.2022 Do you have the next big, beef tech idea or innovation? Do you want to be one of eight finalists to pitch at Beef Australia in May 2021? Pitch In The Paddock is the only beef-centric competition of its type for start-ups, AgTech developers, inventors and innovators. It offers entrepreneurial talent the opportunity to present their beef-centric business idea, proof of concept, prototype or new product to the largest gathering of beef industry stakeholders in the Southern Hemis...phere, live and on-stage, at Beef Australia. Head on over to Beef Australia Website for more details: https://beefaustralia.com.au/pitchinthepaddock/

22.01.2022 Tune into our monthly webinar this Thursday! #YLENatwork

20.01.2022 From the Heart of the Barkly our next 2020 Future NTCA Participant Hayden Schnitzerling! Hayden started with the cattle Industry in 2011 in South Western Queensland before moving to the Barkly in 2012 as a Station Hand for Australian Agricultural Company. Hayden has worked his way through the ranks at AACo & you can find him at Brunette Downs as the Operations Manager. What does Hayden think will help build a more effective & efficient Industry?... To help continue supporting the community through social activities, as well as teaching & supporting the new generation of station hands the importance of our Industry. Welcome on board Hayden!

18.01.2022 Day 3 of the 2020 Future NTCA Induction Program has seen participants catch up with Meat & Livestock Australia’s Domestic Market Manager Graeme Yardy & ABC Rural’s Matt Bran on the topics of consumer marketing, trends & social media with the Beef Industry! Check out Charles Tapp’s Radio Interviews on his first experiences with the sport of Campdrafting!

17.01.2022 RURAL WOMEN ROCK Today is the United Nations' International Day of Rural Women - a day highlighting rural women's importance in enhancing agricultural and rural... development worldwide. From all of us here at the Northern Territory Cattle(wo)men's Association - HAPPY INTERNATIONAL RURAL WOMEN'S DAY to all the amazing rural women out there!

16.01.2022 Meet Georgina Pastoral Company Future NTCA Katherine Branch Representative - Mitch Taylor! Mitch grew up on a small hay producing and grazing operation in Strathalbyn, South Australia, before completing a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the University of Adelaide. His passion for the Pastoral Industry has grown from being exposed to extensive station operations and the live export sector. Through his experiences at university, Mitch was able to connect with passionate ad...vocates within the Pastoral sector and explore the live export supply chain in Indonesia. Mitch is currently based in Katherine, where he has been working with DIT AgTech exploring water supplementation technology in the Northern Territory. Mitch has a keen interest in ruminant nutrition and is excited about the role that supplementation can play to improve production and sustainability within the industry. We welcome Mitch to the Future NTCA Program and look forward to assisting you to develop your skills and knowledge! Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association Meat & Livestock Australia Tammy Kruckow Coaching Future Farmers Network Young Livestock Exporters Network National Farmers' Federation Cattle Council of Australia Livestock Leaders DIT AgTech

16.01.2022 On Firday 24th of July, our mates at Young Livestock Exporters Network will be hosting a FREE after work BBQ at the Berrimah Export Yards, kindly organized by member Brendon Lewis. This will be a fantastic opportunity to visit the newly updated facilities and network with like minded people, who are passionate about the Northern Cattle Industry! Make sure you RSVP to Young Livestock Exporters Network ASAP to secure your spot, so you don't miss out on this awesome networking opportunity!

15.01.2022 Our next 2020 Future NTCA Participants are - Jeremy Scott & Shannon Chatfield! Jeremy has been involved in the Northern Cattle Industry for the past 6 years, kick starting his career as a Station Hand at Brunchilly Station with S. Kidman & Co. Since this time Jeremy has progressed through the ranks at CPC where you will now find him as an Overseer at Newcastle Waters. What does Jeremy think will help build a more effective & efficient Industry?... Help & encourage staff that are starting out in the Industry. This will aid with developing strategies to retain staff. There is a lot of school leavers applying for Station Hand Positions knowing they are only to be there for a gap year before uni. Participate in developing a strategy for future leader engagement in key industry issues. This will help to maintain & support long term industry development. Shannon fell in love with the NT Pastoral Industry when she started as a Jillaroo in 2014. Since then Shannon has completed a Bachelor of Applied Sciences & you can now find her as the Research Project Officer for CPC - Consolidated Pastoral Company. Shannon’s research is currently investigating Faecal Worm Egg Testing to assess worm burden & resistance within CPC herds and monitoring & facilitating weed control programs across CPC stations. Where would Shannon like to see our Industry in 30 years? In 30 years, I would like to see our industry have a stronger social license with a secure export market guaranteed by long term contracts and trading agreements. Underpinning this would be a strong utilisation of existing technologies, research and a growing understanding of the application of emerging and future technologies. As well as a strong focus on the long-term retention of young people within the industry. I would like to see our northern beef industry lead in sustainability both economically and environmentally whilst being an industry that is recognised for its importance to Australia by majority of the Australian population. We are excited to welcome both Jeremy & Shannon on board!!

15.01.2022 Servicing the Red Centre is our 2020 Future NTCA Participant Alec Rainnie! Alec kick started his career in the Northern Cattle Industry when he signed up for a Station Hand position at Georgina Pastoral Company’s Lake Nash/ Argadargada Station in 2013. You can now find Alec at Territory Rural McPherson in Alice Springs as the Merchandise Manager/ Animal Systems Sales Representative. What does Alec think he can do that will help build a more effective & efficient Industry?... I believe, through my current employment, I would be able to effectively and efficiently communicate with producers regarding innovation in cattle management practices and technologies that could help producers achieve a specific goal or outcome. Through my on-ground experience and education in livestock production and management, I am able to interpret the needs of producers and help find solutions to issues that may stand in their way. I also have an understanding of how to navigate farm finance and business capital, and I understand livestock nutritional requirements, the importance of soil and pasture health in livestock production, and livestock infrastructure requirements. Welcome to the 2020 Team Alec!!

14.01.2022 What a morning, with talks from Jason Hill the Director of the Land Assessment branch in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Will Evans, CEO of NT Livestock Exporters, Andrew Philips, Plant Industry Development, NT Farmers, Tammy Kruckow, 2020 Nuffield Scholar and Development Coach,... Now Luke Bowen, General Manager Investment Territory who is providing an overview of the political outlook for Agriculture. See more

13.01.2022 If anyone in the NT and SA border districts are interested in entering a virtual show, please go to http://cbba.org.au/show-events/virtualshow

13.01.2022 Our Mates at the Young Livestock Exporters Network are offering a chance for those attending Beef Australia the chance to win a Next-Gen Package and 1 year of YLEN Membership! If you haven't already, make sure you head over to the Young Livestock Exporters Network page and to ensure you don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

12.01.2022 Rounding out the 2020 Future NTCA Participants is none other than Live Exporter young gun Annabelle Keith! Originally hailing from the Darling Downs region of Queensland Annabelle fell in love with the Northern Cattle Industry in 2012 contracting mustering & has not looked back. She worked her way through the ranks at Australian Agricultural Company developing a keen interest in the livestock trading side of pastoral operations. You can now find Annabelle as the Export Coor...dinator for South East Asian Livestock Services! What does Annabelle think will help build a more effective & efficient Industry? I believe I can help create a more effective and efficient industry by continually improving my skills and education. I believe research into technology and animal welfare awareness has grown significantly from when I first started working in agriculture. I am passionate about continually strengthening my knowledge and will always be a strong role model through sharing my own experiences and helping to educate our consumers and other individuals starting out in this industry. I am currently working with my company to build more opportunities, support and education to our onboard stockman and younger people looking to get a foot in the door of the live export industry. I strongly believe by having the hands-on experience will better build our future leaders and help sustain and stabilise our industry. We are excited to welcome Annabelle to the Future NTCA team!!

11.01.2022 Born & raised in the Northern Pastoral Industry our next 2020 Future NTCA Participant Charles Tapp!! Charles has been involved in the Northern Cattle Industry his entire life, growing up at Lonesome Dove Station on the Roper River. Charles has worked across a number of private & company owned properties across the QLD & NT. you can now find Charles at CPC - Consolidated Pastoral Company Bunda Station as the Head Stockman. Where would Charle’s like to see our industry in 30 ...years? In 30 years I would like to see the NT Cattle Industry be a leading example of a profitable and quality beef supply chain domestically and to the world. This would be accomplished with high biosecurity and animal welfare standards and increased market security with good international relationships. Not only in the agricultural sector, the NT Cattle Industry should have the highest focus on resource security, to be environmentally sustainable and continual improvement in grazing practises. We are excited to have you join the team Charles!

11.01.2022 Grant applications are now open for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. If you’re 18-35, this is your chance to apply for a grant of up to $22,000 to fund your project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue that will benefit Australia’s primary industries. The Science Awards encourage young scientists, researchers, innovators and others active in agriculture with original projects that will contribute to the o...ngoing success and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries. The Science Awards have already helped 261 young Australians make their ideas a reality and showcase their talent to the world. There are ten industry Science Award categories open for applications: biosecurity and digital innovation; cotton; eggs and poultry (layers); forest and wood products; grains; horticulture; meat and livestock; red meat processing; viticulture and oenology; and wool. Each category includes a $22,000 grant and is generously supported by the research and development corporations and industry organisations as our Science Award partners. Winners of the industry category Science Awards are then invited to apply for the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management’s Award, which provides additional funding for an extended research project. If you are interested in applying, head to the below link for more information & get in touch with Steph our Project Manager who can assist you with your application if needed - [email protected] Application close Friday 2nd October 2020!

09.01.2022 Australian farmers are amazing. They’ve been through a lot over the past few years but they’re getting on with the job of growing food and fibre during this cor...onavirus crisis. Our farmers produce enough food to feed 75 million people every year - that’s enough to feed our population three times over. Thank you to all our farmers for everything you’re doing.

08.01.2022 Our final participant of the 2020 Future NTCA Program Patrick Raleigh more commonly known as Blue!! Originally from the cold country of Cootamundra of New South Wales, Blue moved to the NT in 2014 to join Australian Agricultural Company as a Station Hand at Anthony Lagoon. Developing his skills & knowledge, Blue excelled through the ranks at AACo working across their numerous NT properties. You can now find Blue as the Head Stockman at Anthony Lagoon. What does Blue think ...will build a more effective & efficient Industry? I am a young up & coming leader, wanting to make a career in the Northern Cattle Industry & am looking to get more involved in the policies & key drivers within the Industry. I would also like to connect with more like-minded people within the NTCA membership & learn more about the politics & procedures that with the career in the Industry. We are excited to have you on the team Blue!

06.01.2022 Our Future NTCA asked & of course we delivered! We've partnered up with the team at Bush Agribusiness & NTG Department of Primary Industries & Resource to bring you the business EDGE Young Guns Workshop! This workshop is open to all NT Pastoral Industry Youth, so if you're keen to build your skills & confidence your management skills then this workshop is for you! Please note there is a limit to the number of participants that can attend so make sure you get in quick & register! If we recieve enough interest we will also look to run a 2nd workshop in Katherine! So make sure you get in touch to ensure you don't miss out on this unreal opportunity!!

06.01.2022 Meet 2020 Future NTCA Participant - Bridget Fox! Originally hailing from a mixed agricultural operation in NSW, Bridget first came to the NT in 2012 as a Station Hand with Heytesbury Cattle Co. You can now find Bridget as the Head Stock woman at Brunchilly Station for S. Kidman & Co. What does Bridget think will help build a more effective & efficient Industry?... "Through being a role model and promoting what I am passionate about. I have a strong passion for animal welfare and I believe it has a ripple effect on industry. "Happy and healthy cattle lead to a better beef product for our markets. It leads to a safer environment for our employees with better cattle temperament. It promotes our industry as a positive industry moving forward and one that cares in our more socially aware society. This is only the beginning of what I am passionate about and look forward to sharing more ideas!" Great to have you on board Bridget!

04.01.2022 Super exciting week - we've just deployed 160 GPS tracking collars to cattle at Rocklands Station. These will record locations at 5 to 15 minute intervals from ...now until first round 2021. They'll tell us how far cattle walk (with and without calves), how they use paddocks of different sizes and watered areas, and how paddock usage changes through time. What do cows really get up to during the wet season when we're not watching?! See more