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Countdown to Ag Day
AUSTRALIAN agri- culture’s biggest day of the year is on Friday November 18, 2022, when the nation comes together to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
culture front and centre on the day.
to mark the day.
“It’s always wonderful
After two years of scaled-back events, AgDay is back and plan- ning to be bigger than ever.
“People are always amazed at the science and ingenuity that hap- pens behind the farm- gate,” Ms Simson said.
“It doesn’t matter where you live, that connection to farming is such an im- portant part of our iden- tity as Australians.
Organisers are calling on communities across Australia to start plan- ning their celebrations – with a target to reach over 300 registered events in 2022.
“There is no wrong way to celebrate.
The website agday.org. au is now live and open for people to register their own events.
“That couldn’t be fur- ther from the truth.
“The important part is to take a moment to ap- preciate and enjoy some great Aussie farm-grown food and fibre.”
Registrants will receive a complementary event kit loaded with AgDay goodies.
“This AgDay, we’re sharing and celebrating the innovation that goes into producing the food and fibre products we enjoy every day.”
Here are our top tips on how you can get involved in #AgDayAU 2022:
Category champions of the inaugural Australian Meat Industry Council Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards.
medals were awarded in line with set point-based judging criteria, with the highest award, as adjudi- cated by the judges, being the category champion.
In addition to commu- nity-led events across the country, the National Farmers’ Federation will be coordinating events in major cities to put agri-
There are no limits to how you can celebrate AgDay.
• Host your own AgDay lunch, barbecue or event, and make sure you reg- ister your event to get a free AgDay event pack
AMIC Charcuterie Excellence Awards
NFF president Fiona Simson said this year’s theme of ‘Innovation in Agriculture’ is a fantastic opportunity to show- case the new practices and technologies making farmers more sustainable and productive.
to see communities come together on AgDay to cel- ebrate Aussie farming,” Ms Simson said.
“They often assume that we’re this traditional industry where things change slowly.
“It could be a pad- dock picnic or an office morning tea.
Start planning now to gather your family, friends and workmates
• Attend one of the offi- cial AgDay events hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation and partners – keep your eye out on the website and socials for details
AUSTRALIAN Pork Limited was a proud sponsor of the inaugural Australian Meat Industry Council Australian Char- cuterie Excellence Awards this year.
at a gala Awards Dinner on Wednesday August 31, with the 2022 category leaders being named as champions.
amic.org.au/australian-char cuterie-excellence-win ners/
• Enter the #AgDayAU photo and video compe- tition – submit a photo or video of agriculture in action for the chance to win great prizes – entries open in October
Over 350 products from across Australia were sub- mitted and adjudicated by an impressive line-up of judges that included fleis- chermeisters, award-win- ning and celebrity chefs, artisan smallgoods makers and industry legends.
Winners were announced
For a list of the Aus- tralian Charcuterie Excel- lence Awards winners, visit
Congratulations to all en- trants for making quality products from Australian pork.
National Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson said it’s wonderful to see communities come together on AgDay to celebrate Aussie farming.
• Shop the ‘I Love Farmers 2022’ collection and show your support for our farmers all year round.
• Share your thoughts online by posting on so- cial media, tagging #Ag DayAU
These honours have been positioned as the premier awards for the Australian smallgoods industry, recog- nising products of quality and excellence, while pro- moting industry recogni- tion and standards.
To find out more, visit agday.org.au
Gold, silver and bronze
Recognition was given to the champions for the quality and excellence of their products in their categories.
Australian Pork Limited
Concise Notice of Annual General Meeting 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Australian Pork Limited (ABN 83 092 783 278) (APL or the Company) to be held at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel, corner of Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne on Thursday November 17, 2022 will commence at 1pm AEDST.
Receiving and considering the financial statements of the Company, together with the reports of the Directors’ and Auditor in respect of the year ended 30 June 2022
Considering a resolution to approve the remuneration of the Company’s auditor for 2022-23 Voting to fill three vacant Elected Director positions, and
Consider resolutions to ratify the appointments of two Specialist Directors.
The business of the 2022 AGM will include:
The Notice of Annual General Meeting, including related registration and proxy forms, will be emailed to all members no later than October 20, 2022. Registration and proxy forms as well as the 2021-22 Annual Report, including the financial statements and Notice of AGM, will
also be available on our website australianpork.com.au no later than October 20, 2022. If you prefer a printed copy of the 2021-22 Annual Report, one can be posted to you.
Contact the APL Governance Support Officer Andrea Pearson on 0437 912 320 or by email at andrea.pearson@australianpork.com.au if you would like a printed copy of the 2021-22 Annual Report or have any questions regarding registrations and proxy forms.
www.australianpork.com.au
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