A taster for the ProNet Webinar series scheduled for August. Topics and presenters include:
Week 1 (05-Aug-20) - Panel Discussion with Lachlan Polkinghorne from ProAdvice - Returning to work on the family business.
Lachlan Polkinghorne will facilitate a panel discussion with some next gen farmers on their decision to return to work in the family business. Even before the legal matters of succession are considered, how do people fit in and what lured them back to the family business as opposed to continuing in their careers?
Tune in to find out how these families managed the challenges of working with family, the strategies they implemented, and the key take home lessons.
Week 2 (12-Aug-20) - Economic Outlook with Charles Gabriel from Morgans.
With the world in the grip of a health pandemic and many economies struggling to the point of recession, what will this mean for our investments? Join Charles Gabriel from Morgans to hear his views on the future of global investments. Other questions we have posed for Charles include:– What will the Government and Federal banks injections into the currency and equity markets mean for the future?
– How do people manage risk and return in investment strategies during these times?
– What are some companies and sectors that currently look attractive?
– What are some companies and sectors to avoid at this time?
Week 3 (19-Aug-20) - Commodity outlook with Rob Hermann from Mecardo.
With some unrest in the relationship of our major trading partner China, what does the future of the commodities markets look like? Rob Hermann of Mecardo will share his views on the future of sheep meat, beef, grain, and wool. Other questions we have posed for Rob include:– What has been the play out with historical global economic shocks in Australian red meat and grain markets?
– What has been the play out with historical global economic shocks in Australian red meat and grain markets?– If there is a hyperinflation event as a result from government injection of cash into the system due to the global pandemic, will this be a good or a bad thing for commodity prices and farming net profit?
– Will the wool price recover or is the current pricing the new normal?
– Can domestic consumption in red meats and grains fill any shortfall from global demand fluctuations?
– If unemployment goes to 20% when the accelerator comes off the job keeper pedal, what will this mean for red meat and grain markets?
Week 4 (26-Aug-20) - Being Resilient in Uncertain Times with Justin Langer.
The all-time cricketing great Justin Langer will be presenting his views on being resilient in uncertain times. It was Justin Langer who stood tall in the midst of the ‘sandpaper-gate’ which at the time was a major crisis plagued with uncertainty for the players, the Board and Australian Cricket as a whole. It was through Justin’s leadership that the team found their way back into the hearts and minds of Australian’s and it is this level of resilience and leadership we hope to learn from Justin and apply to our businesses in these current uncertain times.
