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2020
Ekka Breakfast
6th August 2020
6.45am for a 7am start
Zoom Webinar
EVENT PROGRAM
Presidents
Welcome
The Ekka is always a very special time of year for Queensland. Those
crisp and sunny days in August create a backdrop for showcasing the
very best of the State’s agriculture industry to the city, and provide
an important meeting point and celebration for the people working
across the supply chains which keep the world fed and clothed.
Nobody could have predicted the way the Ekka, and the world,
would be impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. It’s been a tough year for
everyone and the pandemic is continuing to unfold and reveal new
challenges almost every day. From an agricultural perspective, it has
been heartening to see the role Australian primary producers play
in providing a safe and secure source of nourishment brought more
sharply into focus, even amidst the extreme challenges the global
community faces.
With this in mind it was important to the Committee of the Rural Press Club of Queensland to
present our Annual Malcolm McCosker Memorial Address in 2020 – our flagship event and one with
which we always aim to make a meaningful contribution to the Australian agricultural discussion.
Given we transitioned to online delivery of events earlier this year we thought this was the ideal
opportunity to bring a highly-respected international speaker to the Ekka, and it is with great
pleasure we present President of the US-based National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Marty Smith.
A rancher from Florida and respected attorney, Marty will speak about the US recovery from the
COVID-19 crisis and his role in leading this organisation through this difficult period. From processing
plant shutdowns to international trade difficulties and working with the Trump administration, Marty
will speak openly about the challenges, truths and opportunities which have emerged, and what
this means for both the US and Australia on the global beef stage.
As always, we also extend our sincerest thanks to our Ekka Breakfast sponsors - QRIDA and Westpac
- for their ongoing support in 2020 and their commitment to supporting a prosperous rural sector
across Queensland. You can find more information on our sponsors, and our Virtual Door Prize
sponsor, Kent Saddlery, in the latter pages of this booklet.
Thanks also to you for your support and encouragement, and for being a valued part of our Rural
Press Club community. We trust you enjoy this year’s event and look forward to sitting down for a
real breakfast with you at the Ekka in 2021.
STACEY WORDSWORTH
President, Rural Press Club
Director, Blue Hill PR
Supported by:
Event
Agenda
6.45 am Guests encouraged to join the webinar
7.00 am Webinar Commences
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7.02 am Welcome and Introduction
Stacey Wordsworth, RPC President
7.08 am Indroduction of Guest Speaker
Stacey Wordsworth, RPC President
7.10 am Malcolm McCosker Memorial Address:
Marty Smith, President, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
7.50 am Q&A
8.25 am Vote of Thanks
Mark Neville, RPC Vice President
8.28 am Kent Saddlery Lucky (Virtual) Door Prize annoucement
Closing remarks
Stacey Wordsworth, RPC President
8.30 am Close
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Malcolm McCosker
Memorial Address
Each year, the Rural Press Club invites a special Our Ekka Breakfast guest speakers generally
guest speaker to deliver the Malcolm McCosker deliver a 15-20 minute address, followed by
Memorial Address at our Ekka Breakfast, in a Q&A session with the working media and
honour of past Rural Press Club President, invited guests. While the cancellation of the
Queensland Country Life Editor, and legendary Ekka this year due to COVID-19 will stop us
journalist, the late Malcolm McCosker AO. from physically meeting for breakfast at the
RNA Showgrounds, it will not stop us from
Malcolm’s byline was regarded as a stamp of
presenting a world-class event. In fact, we have
integrity in Queensland journalsim for more than
used this as an opportunity to bring a leading
50 years.
international speaker to this important forum via
The bush trusted his stories and he told them our online platform.
with respect. His Ekka news coverage was highly
In 2020, we are pleased to present Marty Smith,
anticipated each year.
President of the US-based National Cattlemen’s
Beef Association (NCBA).
Malcolm McCosker AO
Marty Smith
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Guest Speaker
Marty Smith, NCBA
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Marty Smith, President, NCBA
NCBA is the marketing Marty is a rancher and an attorney from
organisation and trade Wacahoota, Florida. He operates Smith
association for America’s Brothers-Wacahoota, LLC, a cow-calf operation
one million cattle farmers that has been in continuous operation since
and ranchers. With offices in Denver and 1852. It retains ownership through feedlots in
Washington, D.C., NCBA is a consumer-focused, Texas, Kansas and Iowa.
producer-directed organisation representing
In addition to ranching, Marty maintains a law
the largest segment of the nation’s food and
practice with the firm of Bond, Arnett, Phelan,
fiber industry.
Smith & Carreras in Ocala, Florida. He represents
NCBA represents more than 175,000 cattle numerous farms and ranches, and specialises in
producers and feeders and works to advance business and environmental litigation.
the economic, political and social interests of
Marty graduated from the University of Georgia
the US cattle business. It is an advocate for the
with a BSA in Agricultural Economics and
cattle industry’s policy positions and economic
Animal Science.
interests.
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2020 Ekka Breakfast
Supporting Sponsors
The Queensland Rural and Industry Westpac Agribusiness is now in its third century
Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist and is delighted to support the Rural Press Club
provider of government financial assistance to celebrate one of the biggest events for the
and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland farming community – the Ekka.
Queensland. To date, QRIDA has delivered 118 Westpac’s involvement in Queensland spans
loan, grant and rebate programs and approved all regions and sectors including agriculture,
a total of more than $4.4 billion in financial property and infrastructure, touching the
assistance to over 148,000 clients, including $1.1 lives of millions of Australians. In the air, the
billion in First Start and Sustainability loans and Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
over $900 million in disaster recovery assistance that Westpac has supported for over 46 years
for primary producers, small business and non- nationally, has completed over 80,000 missions
from its bases in Australia from the country to
profits.
the coast. Every Westpac Lifesaver Rescue
Helicopter base across the nation is a free
With 11 Regional Area Managers located
community service, with no one ever having to
throughout the state, QRIDA has been a proud
pay to be rescued. On the ground, Westpac’s
supporter of rural and regional Queensland for
passionate Agribusiness team, including those
more than 25 years, helping primary producers
here today, know that backing farmers, means
make a start in agriculture, improve long term
backing Australia which is what motivates them
sustainability and profitability, and recover
every day.
from drought and natural disasters. QRIDA
also provides a range of Farm Debt Services
including overseeing Farm Business Debt
Mediation, the Farm Business Analysis Assistance
program, the biennial Rural Debt Survey and
providing advice to government on rural and
regional industries. Special Mention - Kent Saddlery
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Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority
Our team in regional QLD,
helping yours
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) has been a proud supporter of
rural and regional Queensland for more than 25 years.
In this time we’ve delivered $4.4 billion in loans, grants and rebates to over 148,000 clients,
including $1.1 billion in First Start and Sustainability Loans and over $900 million in disaster recovery
assistance.
With 11 Regional Area Managers located across the state, QRIDA is helping primary producers make a
start in agriculture, improve long term sustainability, and recover from natural disasters.
We can meet with you on farm to discuss our range of low interest loans and grants such as:
• First Start Loans to help you establish your first primary production enterprise
• Sustainability Loans to help tap into new and emerging on-farm technologies, improve irrigation
systems or purchase or upgrade plant and machinery.
Visit www.qrida.qld.gov.au to find out how QRIDA can help you and your primary production business
or Freecall 1800 623 946 to make an appointment with your local Regional Area Manager.
Brisbane | Bundaberg | Cloncurry | Emerald (with an office in Longreach) | Innisfail
Kingaroy | Mackay | Rockhampton | Roma | Toowoomba | Townsville
Freecall 1800 623 946 /QRIDAmedia @we.are.qrida
www.qrida.qld.gov.au /QRIDAmedia /company/QRIDA
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority
Succession
flows through
channel
country
Safely outside the cattle yards, little Mack watches as his
mum and dad work livestock on the other side of the fence;
drafting and counting them before loading the truck ready
for sale.
At almost two years old, Mack is already grasping what
living and working the land is like, just as his father Joe did
QRIDA clients Stacey and Joe Tully with their son Mack
at the same age.
Tenham Station, a beef and sheep enterprise amidst the
channel country in South West Queensland, has long run in
“It can certainly get a little hot and dry at times but it’s
the Tully family name. Joe is the third generation to own and
a great place to live and raise a family and we feel very
operate the property with his wife, Stacey and son, Mack,
fortunate to be in the position that we are.”
something he always planned on doing from a young age.
“We each had our own successful careers working around “It was great to have somebody who
Toowoomba but have always retained a strong interest in had a genuine interest in what we
the rural industry. For me, the family connection to Tenham were doing and who wanted to see us
meant coming back out here was something I have always
succeed in the rural industry...”
wanted to do,” he said.
When Joe’s parents decided to retire from Tenham Station, The Tully’s say entering the agriculture industry can be
the opportunity arose for the couple to step in and take over daunting but there’s a strong network of assistance available
as successors of the property. to those looking to make their break in the industry.
It was at this time that Joe and Stacey approached the “We’ve been really surprised at just how much support is
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority out there if you just go looking,” Joe said.
(QRIDA) for finance through a First Start Loan.
“Our Regional Area Manager was fantastic from the
“The First Start Loan ticked a lot of boxes for us. It’s very beginning. He came out to see us before we’d even put an
specific to the rural industry and everything about the application in which was great.
loan was very suited to what we wanted to do with the
“It really set us at ease and it was great to have somebody
business.” Stacey said.
who had a genuine interest in what we were doing and who
“Given their low interest rates and the large amount you can wanted to see us succeed in the rural industry.”
borrow, it was the obvious choice for us to approach them
First Start Loans of up to $2 million are available to help
and see what they could do for us.”
young producers enter the primary production industry.
Having both grown up on the land, Joe and Stacey wanted Eligible activities under the loan include purchasing
the same lifestyle for their own children. land, buying into the family farm or developing existing
operations to achieve viability.
“I love everything about living on the land. Whether it is
stock work or property maintenance, every day is different For more information about QRIDA’s range of loans visit
out here. www.qrida.qld.gov.au or Freecall 1800 623 946.
Freecall 1800 623 946 /QRIDAmedia @we.are.qrida
www.qrida.qld.gov.au /QRIDAmedia /company/QRIDA
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base comprising a diverse group of working membership costs $66 per year, while it’s just
journalists, media and communication $33 per year if you live in rural and regional
professionals, agribusinesses, and rural industry, Queensland (100km outside of Brisbane).
corporate and government representatives. Corporate membership is $550 per year and this
enables up to 10 of your colleagues to attend
Rural Press Club membership provides priority
events at the discounted member’s rate.
booking and discounted prices for all Club
events. Corporate members are also featured The Rural Press Club also offers tailored
on the Club’s website and acknowledged at sponsorship arrangements for our yearly lunch
each event. series as well as significant events. Please
contact us for further details.
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