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2027 ASGC COMMITTEE
Executive
Maree Crawford: Chair
Stu McIntyre: Vice Chair
David Jordan: Program Chair
Joint Venture Parties Representatives
David Jordan & Maree Crawford: Sorghum
Liz Mann & Ben Vercoe: Maize
David Thompson & Lindon Bignell: Soybean
Meg Kummerow & Cindy Benjamin: Sunflower
Paul McIntosh & Annie Stoll: Mungbean
Support Committee
Brendan Taylor
Sarah Coggan
Candice Pretorius
Rebecca Raymond
Ross Larsson
PCO - Kate Murphy and Jenny Lawler, KAM Events
A MESSAGE FROM OUR JOINT PARTNERS
ASGC Joint Venture Partners
AUSTRALIAN SORGHUM CONFERENCE INC
Dr David Jordan, President Australian Sorghum Conference Inc
The Australian Sorghum Conference Inc has participated in the past 6 Australian Summer grains conferences as a joint venture partner with maize, sunflowers, soybeans and mung beans.
These conferences have been resounding successes and the ASC Inc recognizes the benefits to the Australian summer grains industry of building on this successful joint venture.
AUSTRALIAN MUNGBEAN ASSOCIATION
Paul McIntosh, President Australian Mungbean Association
The Australian Mungbean Association is proud to continue its involvement and support of the Australian Summer Grains Conference (ASGC) in 2027. ASGC is a unique conference that showcases all summer crop options at the one event, giving growers an opportunity to access the latest research and technology developments in each crop. Some topics are relevant to individual crops while others have general application to summer cropping practice.
ASGC also provides a tremendous avenue for a wide range of industry stakeholders to communicate, network and collaborate. The AMA encourages your attendance in anticipation of an excellent line-up of topics and speakers.’
AUSTRALIAN SUNFLOWER ASSOCIATION
Meg Kummerow, Committee member Australian Sunflower Association
The Australian Sunflower Association (ASA) extends an invitation to growers and all industry members of the sunflower value and supply chain to attend the 2027 Australian Summer Grains Conference. Recognising the changing environment of the Australian sunflower market, our program will look to highlight the burgeoning domestic and international markets for niche and speciality sunflower products.
The Conference provides the best opportunity to share research, technological and marketing advances across all summer crops, in a single event at a great location. The program will include Australian and International speakers sharing insights into sunflowers' contribution to profitable farming systems. The ASA looks forward to welcoming you there.
SOY AUSTRALIA
Wayne Petersen, Chairman of Soy Australia
Soy Australia is proud to serve as a committed supporter of the Summer Grains Conference, an essential forum for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation across the summer crop industries. This conference brings together growers, researchers, and industry representatives to share the latest insights in agronomy, explore emerging market opportunities, and address key challenges shaping the future of summer grain production.
Recognising that many farming enterprises integrate multiple summer grain crops to enhance rotation diversity, improve soil health, and optimise financial outcomes, Soy Australia values the importance of a unified event that addresses the full spectrum of summer grain systems. The conference also provides a platform for international experts to contribute global perspectives, fostering stronger connections between Australian producers and the broader agricultural community.
Soy Australia is proud to extend its strong support to the 2027 Summer Grains Conference, reinforcing our commitment to the continued growth, sustainability, and innovation of Australia’s summer grains sector.
MAIZE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
Andrew Cogswell, Maize Association of Australia
The Maize Association of Australia is very happy to again be a proud supporter of the Australian Summer Grains Conference in July 2027. The previous events have been very successful.
Not only does the Conference draw together the industries representing the key summer grains crops grown by Australian farmers, it is a tremendous vehicle for the MAA to promote the growth of the maize industry in Australia. Once again the MAA will be promoting the growing and use of maize both domestically and very importantly for the huge export opportunities in markets throughout Asia.
We urge all summer crop growers and industry participants to join us at the Conference in 2027 to hear updates and developments in the Australian Maize industry, along with a catch up and network with like-minded people.