It will be the first time a primary industries minister has addressed the conference in the trust’s 13-year history, formed as a joint venture between the Northland Agricultural Research Farm, near Dargaville, and Fonterra.
Goldsack is expected to talk about global consumer trends and the direction of Fonterra’s high-level strategy following significant announcements about the asset portfolio and strategy at Fonterra’s interim results presentation.
Other topics for the conference include updates on NARF trials, the latest fertility research data from DairyNZ, farmer feedback from the Northland-only 350 extension project and environmental matters from the regional council.
Registration begins at 9.45am for a 10am start.
