Compost Supply Chain Roadmap

PROGRAM

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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM - BRISBANE

BRISBANE STATE SUPPORTERS:
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CONFERENCE DAY 1

9.00am	Developing a Vision for Australian Agriculture David Turner, MacIntyre Downs, Goondiwindi
9.15am	The State of Composting and Compost Use in Australia – Summary of Research Phase David Hanlon, Resource Consulting Services
9.45am	Setting the Scene: Compost - How Australia Might Look in 10 Years Ron Alexander, President, R. Alexander Associates, Inc. & Co-manager of the US Composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance Program
10.15am	Questions

10.30am

MORNING TEA

11.00am	Creating Dollars from Compost through Disease Suppression Harry Hoitink, Dept of Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University, USA
11.30am	Water Savings through Compost Use Dr Peter Cull, ICT International
12noon	Lessons from Europe, Success Stories & Regional Markets Josef Barth, European Compost Network, Germany
12.30pm	Increasing Market Share through an Accreditation Program - Reflections from the US Ron Alexander, President, R. Alexander Associates, Inc. & Co-manager of the US Composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance Program
1.00pm	Questions

1.15pm

LUNCH

2.00pm

FACILITATED WORKSHOP 1	FACILITATED WORKSHOP 2	FACILITATED WORKSHOP 3
Constraints to Industry Growth - Regulatory/Policy Lead Presenter: Josef Barth	Constraints to Industry Growth - Processors Lead Presenter: Ron Alexander	Constraints to Industry Growth - End-Users Lead Presenter: Harry Hoitink Including: Hurdles & Drivers for Compost Use in Intensive Vegetable Production Rodney Emmerick, Mulgowie Farming Co.

4.00pm

AFTERNOON TEA

4.30pm

How Quality Standards and Specifications will Facilitate the Movement of Product through the Chain
Josef Barth, European Compost Network, Germany

5.00pm

CLOSE

7.30pm

CONFERENCE DINNER - The Summit Restaurant, Mt Coot-tha

CONFERENCE DAY 2

9.00am

Compost and Soil Health
Harry Hoitink, Dept of Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University, USA

9.30am

STREAM 1

STREAM 2

Compost Industry Value Chain - How the Partners Benefit
Andrew Stewart, InteLog - LEAN Implementation Group

In a LEAN Compost Supply Chain all stakeholder thinking and activity is aligned to the creation and delivery of value to the customer, market development and improved profitability.

This session will present the case for adopting a LEAN supply chain, show how it benefits stakeholders and the customer, and provide examples of how various industries have significantly developed markets and improved profitability and service. An outline of a way forward for the industry will be presented.

End-User Case Studies
•	Case Study 1: Using Compost Products to Develop 'Soft Agriculture' Stuart Larsson, Mallanganee
•	Case Study 2: Use of Composted and Uncomposted Organic Materials in Pineapple Growing David Flewell-Smith, Wamuran
•	Case Study 3: The Use of Compost Products in Local Government Areas Peter Gamble, Gold Coast City Council
•	Case Study 4: The Benefit of Using Recycled Organics in Mine Site Rehabilitation Simon Sandral, Thiess Services

10.30am

MORNING TEA

11.00am

FACILITATED WORKSHOP 1	FACILITATED WORKSHOP 2
Strategies to Overcome Constraints - Regulatory/Policy & Processors Lead Presenters: Josef Barth & Ron Alexander Including: Use of Compost to Improve Water Quality in the Brisbane River Catchment Tim Spawton, Brisbane City Council	Strategies to Overcome Constraints - End-Users Lead Presenter: Harry Hoitink

12.30pm

LUNCH

1.30pm

FACILITATED WORKSHOP 1	FACILITATED WORKSHOP 2
Key Actions in the Supply Chain - Regulatory/Policy & Processors Lead Presenters: Josef Barth & Ron Alexander Including: Ecobiz - A Support Program for Agricultural/ Horticultural Compost Use Tim Powe, Sustainable Industries, EPA	Key Actions in the Supply Chain - End-Users Lead Presenter: Harry Hoitink

3.00pm

Closing Plenary
David Hanlon, Resource Consulting Services

3.30pm

CLOSE

While the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication, WMAA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the program. The organisers shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising from any action based on the information contained within this brochure.

Conference Venue
The Bardon Centre 390 Simpson Rd, Bardon QLD 4060 Ph: 07 3217 5333 Free parking on-site Located only 6km from the CBD, The Bardon Centre offers a unique Learning Enviroment for Conferences & Seminars.

Conference Dinner
The Conference Dinner is the ultimate networking experience. Relax, meet up with friends, old and new, and perhaps mix a little business with pleasure. 7.30pm, Monday 7th March 2005 The Fountain View Room,The Summit Restaurant Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mt Coot-tha Dress: Smart Casual

Accommodation
Discounted accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates at the Bardon Centre, 390 Simpson Rd, Bardon. Studio Lodge Single: $130 per night Studio Lodge Double/Twin: $152 per night Executive Lodge Single: $140 per night Executive Lodge Double/Twin: $166 per night Please phone reservations at the Bardon Centre to book on (07) 3217 5333 (advise when booking that you are attending the conference).