OCOSA MM a g a z i n e

There is a demand for women to step up, lean in and be part of conversations and the future of agriculture

April 2016

A publication of Marcus Oldham College Old Students Association Volume 23 Issue 1 the wider population. The second Principal’s is the much higher proportion of the agricultural workforce without any post school qualification. Perspective Higher levels of education are estimated to be associated with significantly higher wages and associated productivity. A third trend is the increase in enrolment of female students into agricultural t is pleasing to see strong student enrolments at Marcus Oldham programs. This year, forty three per cent of Marcus Oldham’s enrolment again this year and I believe it is reflective of the optimism comprises female students. currently being felt in the agriculture sector. With the rise of the I Where Marcus Oldham graduates Chinese middle class, the demand for high quality and value-added have an advantage over university Australian food, such as red meats, infant formula milk, seafood, graduates is the practical skills wine and dairy products, will be strong into the future. they possess in addition to their tertiary qualification. Marcus has With regard to education, a main on the support of Australia’s always required that students driver of student interest and agricultural industries, either at the entering the Farm Management course selection in the future will production or the business end. and Agribusiness Programs have be driven by jobs. It is clear that Another common thread is that jobs a minimum of one year’s industry university enrolment and graduate are plentiful and graduates have no experience. Most students, how- pattern in Australia is out of balance problem finding them. ever, have completed two or more with the national interest, and with During 2015 I visited a number of years of employment prior to study. economic need. Taxpayers are The Farm Management Program is funding courses and enrolments universities and colleges in Canada, Scotland and Ireland that offer still structured, as it was originally that are unrelated to the industries established, with a practical that drive our national economy. agriculture and equine programs. Similar to Australia, employment year embedded in the course. A Agriculture is one of the better opportunities for students who recent survey of practical year employer’s views on the skill sets examples of this lack of balance. study these disciplines are strong. of our students was very positive. The production of food will Australia is not producing sufficient Having both a tertiary qualification continue to become increasingly numbers of agriculture graduates in business and solid practical skills important over the coming years. quickly enough to fill the need. will continue to lead our graduates As one academic I spoke to at a Agriculture and equine graduates into high levels of employment. walk out of college or university Canadian university stated, ‘There and into employment rapidly, such is no more noble undertaking for In 2015 the College compiled a five is the thirst for their skills. While a mankind than to be engaged in the year Strategic Plan and this year large number of graduates move production of food’. the institution is following through into production agriculture, another with a comprehensive Master Plan. significant group are employed in A third trend is the increase Key themes emanating from recent banking, finance and accounting in enrolment of female strategic planning days held at the and a further portion has found students into agricultural College highlighted and reinforced jobs in commodity trading. programs. the need for the institution to allow both the engagement with Other graduates are in Agriculture is experiencing a advanced communications, as management, marketing, consulting number of other trends. The well as integrated teaching and or their own business. The common first is the low proportion of the learning. These aims have led to the thread among these employment agriculture workforce with higher initial planning and development of destinations is they are all focussed education qualifications relative to a Learning Technologies Centre. Whether students prefer individual For You to Enjoy learning, quiet reading areas, or brainstorming ideas within a Principal’s Perspective...... 2 Oliver Vidor...... 16-17 group, they will find spaces within From the President’s Desk...... 3 Field Days and Equine Events...... 17 the Learning Technologies Centre Graduate of Excellence...... 3 The Centre...... 18-19 to match their learning needs. A Carly Marriott Brooks...... 4-6 Graduation...... 20-24 project team has been selected Marcus Minds...... 6 Reunion...... 25-26 and will commence work on the development of this state of the art Stuart Johnston...... 7-8 Campus Columns...... 27-29 facility – for the benefit of students Rural Leadership...... 8 Editor’s Memo...... 29 now and into the future. Brett Pekin...... 9-10 Foundation News...... 30-34 Dr Simon Livingstone Andrew Nicholls...... 11-12 Scholarship Program...... 35 Principal Marcus Oldham International...... 12 The Network...... 36-42 Stud Management Award UK Need to Contact Someone?...... 43 China Tour...... 13-15 2 MOCOSA April 2016 The MOCOSA Executive was very From the proud to have supported the recent Burrumbuttock NSW to Ilfracombe QLD Hay Run. The initiative to President’s Desk support this was proposed by Executive Member, Kate Sharkey DipAgrib 96. Kate and Janet Craigie-McConnell worked very hard to make sure our contribution made it safely to the organizing n the last MOCOSA edition I was very excited about the upcoming group. They also organized signage inaugural Marcus Oldham Race Night to be held in November at which was mounted to one of the northbound trucks recognizing the the Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne. I graduate contribution to the Hay Well folks, it was an absolutely engaging with our guests and went Run. My thanks to Kate and Janet. cracking night! We were hosted out of her way to spend time talking I can tell you that the Rec Hub is in one of the “Valley’s” private to many of the Equine students. being well used by our students, not function rooms with a sensational Truly inspirational. The dedicated only for social gatherings but the view of the track which looked followers of the punters club had a use of the gym and courts is a daily stunning under lights. The most enjoyable evening also! occurrence. It seems that a few past Melbourne city skyline provided a Thank you to the organizing students enjoy it too, having held magnificent backdrop for night- committee and to each of the race their reunions on campus and used time racing action. sponsors, of which the MOCOSA the Ivo Dean Centre and the new We dusted off John Deeks to was proudly one, who made ‘our Hub. I believe the recent reunion of “come on down” as our MC and he night’ such a resounding success. the 50 Year graduates thoroughly was fantastic. The highlight for all This night was for graduates as enjoyed the new facilities. was the impromptu interview with much as our College friends, so for Good luck with your projects. Michelle Payne, 2015 Melbourne those who were unable to attend, Cup winning jockey. Michelle, first please be sure not to miss this James P Bufton FM 94 lady Cup-winning rider, was most year’s event. MOCOSA President Graduate of Excellence Award Mr Andrew Slatter Farm Management 1994 Andrew started his career as a Institutional portfolio across the jackeroo in the Riverina district of region, his team of bankers looked New South Wales. Since then he after large corporates that grew, has gained 25 years’ experience stored, traded and processed soft in corporate agribusiness across commodities across Asia. Australia and throughout Asia, In this role Andrew visited some gathering expertise in global agri- fascinating parts of the world, from food supply-chain financing. massive aquaculture operations In addition to his Marcus Oldham in the Mekong Delta, soybean qualification, Andrew holds crushing facilities in India to huge Masters’ degrees in Agriculture dairy farms in China. (Economics) and Applied Finance Prior to this, he held senior from Sydney and Macquarie The Company owns and operates agribusiness positions within ANZ’s Universities respectively. a strategic balance of properties, Institutional Bank in Melbourne, feedlots and farms comprising From 1997 to 2002 he worked Sydney and Brisbane, and at 7 million hectares of land across for Elders Limited in their Risk Orchard Funds Management. Queensland and the Northern Management and International In January 2015 Andrew was Territory. It specialises in grass Trading divisions and was the appointed Chief Financial Officer fed beef, grain fed beef and Manager of Elders Japan from of the Australian Agricultural Wagyu beef production and runs its inception in 1997 to 2000 Company which necessitated Australia’s largest herd of Wagyu where he was responsible for the a move back to Australia. cattle, producing high grade development of Elders branded Established in 1824, the Australian Wagyu beef which is exported beef programs in-country. Agricultural Company is Australia’s around the world. Andrew was appointed Head of largest integrated cattle and beef Andrew, his wife, Jenny, and children Agribusiness, Asia for the ANZ producer and a world-leading live in Kenmore, Queensland. Bank and based in Singapore. integrated beef producer listed on Accountable for the Bank’s the Australian Stock Exchange. [email protected] MOCOSA April 2016 3 Carly Marriott Brooks Bachelor of Business (Farm Management) 2010 There is a demand for women to step up, lean in and be part of conversations and the future of agriculture

Best friend, Franklin, is never far away.

live with my husband, Tom Marriott, on a cropping and fat lamb to do. Thankfully, Dad and I work property near Barooga, New South Wales, which conveniently very well together and have a great fl anks the western boundary of Brooks Farms. We are expecting our respect for each other. We also I share a swift negotiating style and fi rst child in August and a decent autumn break any day now. Brooks resolve most disagreements within Farms was traditionally an irrigated wheat and canola cropping the day. Both of my older brothers, operation but has recently expanded to include corn, fat lambs, Stephen and Nicholas, work in the clover and lucerne into the rotation. In the last three years we have grain industry in Singapore and developed and upgraded all irrigation infrastructure so that centre Melbourne respectively and are in pivots are capable of growing corn crops and fi nishing winter crops. no rush to return to Barooga. My Mum, Jan Brooks, manages payroll We market our grain into the cropping program. The business and accounts and steps up to feed high protein human consumption relies on a staff of six, one of whom is the masses during sowing and market and the stock feed industry, tolerant of sheep dogs and fencing harvest. as we are well located for the (and me) and this has allowed the We farm within the Murray Irrigation Goulburn Valley dairy market. business to diversify into fat lambs. Limited system and have been For agronomic and economic subject to some fairly crippling reasons we have recently included As the Business Manager for water allocations in recent years. clover into the rotation. This Brooks Farms, I am responsible Despite our best risk management gives us the opportunity to bale for marketing, logistics, fi nance, eff orts, the two greatest threats clover in October and plant corn human resources, reporting, input to the future of our business are in November, providing a timely procurement and any other task the weather and the insanity of and complementary back-to-back that Dad, Chris Brooks, doesn’t want bureaucracy suff ocating water use 4 MOCOSA April 2016 in the Murray Darling Basin. We can the allure of a practical year beef industry, the beauty of stock digest the fi rst but the latter can be and its focus on the business of camp life and the relentless joy of managed with some foresight and agriculture. I will be the fi rst to trying to stay on a horse. common sense. admit that my comprehension of After completing my degree, I science is basic, however thanks was fortunate enough to be part ”You can shear a sheep for to Sam Inglis’ patience and Ian of the establishment of Glencore a lifetime, but you can only Farran’s humour, I did make some Land Australia’s corporate farming skin it once.” progress throughout my Bachelor business. This involved the leasing, of Business. In terms of my career, I am the buying and managing of 75,000ha happiest I have ever been, however Marcus Oldham taught me that of cropping land throughout the it has been neither straightforward the agricultural industry provides New South Wales South West nor a clear-cut path. I grew up in myriad opportunities for those Slopes and the Vic/South Australia Barooga in the Southern Riverina willing to look at it with an open- Mallee. The co-ordination of in NSW and was raised in a family minded perspective. The numerous contractors to grow and deliver grain trading, transport and farming fi eld trips, overseas visits and guest the crop was an exhilarating business. We learnt from an early speakers at Marcus Oldham gave exercise in planning, organization age that the harder you work, the me a broader understanding of and reporting. From early on in luckier you get. Our grandpa, Ray how you could carve your place my career, I was able to work Brooks, held farmers in very high within the agricultural industry with good people who were great regard and his favourite saying as opposed to molding into an mentors and innovators. was, ”You can shear a sheep for existing role. In typical Gen Y form, I felt I a lifetime, but you can only skin deserved a break and promptly it once.” An informal agricultural …the beauty of stock camp went backpacking throughout education had already begun and life and the relentless joy of South America, USA, Canada, I enjoyed the camaraderie of our trying to stay on a horse. Europe and North Africa for a family business but had not grasped My practical year was spent year. After the hype of the world I what role I could play in it. I have at Carlton Hill Station in the could not bring myself to return to only recently found my feet in my Kimberley and I have James Barooga, and began working for career and it was thanks to a good (Chocko) Robertson DipAgrib 05 National Australia Bank Food and education, motivating mentors and to thank for providing me with the Fibre in Melbourne as an Associate the love of a challenge. opportunity. It was a steep learning Relationship Manager. This role I initially chose to attend Marcus curve, but I will forever appreciate Oldham in 2007 because of the work involved in the northern continued on page 6

Father and daughter reach a business decision.

MOCOSA April 2016 5 Carly Marriott Brooks boarding school friend who hailed place to suit their skill sets and the continued from page 5 from Berrigan in New South Wales, more women who can confidently had completed her accounting exist in agriculture, the better. gave me an insight into post-farm degree and we both agreed that gate businesses that very wisely It’s promising to see that Marcus we could fill a void in the market. value add to farm produce including Oldham female students in 2016 Many small business owners such abattoirs, dairy processors and make up 43% of the student body. as header contractors, shearers skin and hide dealers. My time at When I started at Marcus Oldham, or mobile mechanics are skilled NAB helped me understand what it was alongside one female technicians, but lack the time or Finance Lecturer, Tony Hudson, had classmate, Sam Muller FBM 07, knowledge to meet increasing been preaching at Marcus Oldham Rolleston Queensland, who was, industry regulation and legal in that knowledge of your business and still is, a very confident and requirements. is power. Work with your bank as capable contributor to agriculture. a key business partner rather than The fear of failure and self-doubt In Third Year I had the added an adversary and both parties will associated with starting your own bonus of meeting Jessica Rogers prosper from a positive relationship. business is an endless source of BBus(FM) 11, Guyra, New South motivation and ‘Admin Weapon’ Wales. Jess and I debrief regularly, The fear of failure and was a success. Through an ‘Admin sometimes about dogs and rain, self-doubt associated with Weapon’ client in the Pilbara, but mostly about life in a farming starting your own business I met Catherine Marriott (2012 family and how best to manage our is an endless source of RIRDC Rural Woman of the Year beloved fathers. motivation and Admin Western Australia winner and Women are natural communicators. Weapon was a success ARLP Graduate*) who introduced If you run a fine-tooth comb across me to her brother and the power of any farming business it will become As fate would have it, I went communication in agriculture. apparent that communication home one weekend and enjoyed breakdowns are the cause of most a successful weekend catching It opened my eyes to the problems. As an industry we need Murray crays with one of my oldest world of government to be having more conversations mates. He convinced me I should funded projects and Third on every level, even if they are head north again and work at World diplomacy. challenging. There is a demand for Roy Hill Station in the Pilbara for women to step up, lean in and be a short stint. What seemed like a Catherine Marriott was running ‘Influential Women’ when we part of those conversations and regressive career move was one of the future of agriculture. the best decisions of my life. It led met. It focused on empowering to the creation of my own business rural women through improving [email protected] and I met my husband. As they say, communication and agricultural ‘she who seeds an idea, harvests a advocacy from a grass roots level. *RIRDC Rural Industries Research destiny’. Before long, we had joined forces & Development Corporation; and implemented a mentoring ARLP Australian Rural Leadership program between farming women Program. in Western Australia and East Java. This project was part of Editor: Incredibly, Lecturer Des the Department of Food and Umbers, while visiting Banff in Agriculture Western Australia’s Canada, was standing in front of commitment to improving relations a restaurant to read the menu, with Indonesia. It opened my then turned around and came face eyes to the world of government to face with Carly on her global funded projects and Third World adventure! diplomacy. The women I met through ‘Influential Women’ are ‘Admin Weapon’ is a business all leaders within their industries administration service for and taught me that women play tradesmen and farmers that ‘kills a pivotal role in the agricultural paperwork’. Hannah Doyle, a industry. They have all carved their

Marcus Minds Weekend From 6pm Friday 17th to 1pm Sunday 19th June 2016. The Marcus Minds Weekend attracts strong interest across Australia from people who are keen to study at Marcus Oldham but not quite sure what it’s all about. The free Weekend offers the opportunity to experience Marcus first- hand, by attending mini-lectures, learning from keynote speakers, interacting with graduates and current students and visiting a farm business. Accommodation is in the Student Residences on campus. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. More details will become available on www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au.

6 MOCOSA April 2016 Stuart Johnston Farm Business Management 2002 Building a Career in Agribusiness hen Stuart graduated from Marcus Oldham in 2002 he had a strong Wpassion for agribusiness but was unsure of where his recent studies would take him.

His first role was with Rabobank in Adelaide which was a great induction into rural banking coupled with an insight into how important culture is to the success of a business. Stuart’s next step was a business analyst role for Mutual Trust in Melbourne. This role involved working on all financial and operational aspects of 17 properties across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. The diversity of the properties and the people, created an excellent platform for Stuart to use and apply the skills learnt at College. It was during his time at Mutual Trust that he developed an understanding of what made properties perform and key profit drivers. When building a career, moves are necessary and Stuart ventured back home to Launceston in Tasmania, and returned to banking as an Agribusiness Relationship Manager with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. This role brought to light the importance of having a good strategy and business plan. A rewarding role, when working with clients who had a clear plan and willing to take on measured risks; it was a challenging role when working with clients who were struggling to survive financial hardships. It was in Launceston that he met his wife, Hannah, and they moved to Sydney where Stuart had accepted a role with Macquarie Pastoral Fund. The role was focused on working on the operating company of the Fund, Paraway Pastoral Company Ltd. Being part of the larger Macquarie Bank was a great experience with exposure to funds management and the importance of compliance and corporate structure to the investors. The Macquarie agricultural platform, along with Paraway, was going through a significant growth phase decisions to deliver optimal returns to the investor. as Stuart joined, which created career opportunities. This empowerment model is challenging the norm for corporate agriculture and to be a part of it has been …empowering the managers to make good extremely satisfying. The culture of the business is on ground decisions to deliver optimal crucial to the success of this model. returns to the investor. When Stuart started his time in the role of General Over the course of three years, Stuart had a number Manager Northern NSW he drew on his previous of roles which included the management of finance, experiences to evaluate the businesses and look risk, human resources and people. It was these roles, for areas of improvement. There was a focus on the and particularly the change to people management, systems and structures on the properties to be more which developed Stuart’s leadership and management resilient given the inevitable commodity movement and capability. seasonal variability. He enjoys working with the people in the business to develop productivity and innovation In 2013 Stuart was successful in obtaining his current goals so that the businesses are always on a forward role as General Manager Northern NSW for Paraway trajectory irrespective of the uncontrollable influences. Pastoral. He is now responsible for the management of a portfolio of five properties which run 20,000 Angus Throughout his career, Stuart has been fortunate to cattle, 40,000 merino sheep and 10,000 hectares of work for great leaders that have been influential in his dryland cropping with an approximate value of $130m. career and he has been able to develop leadership skills through the observations of the different management The Paraway management model is based on empowering the managers to make good on ground continued on page 8 MOCOSA April 2016 7 The Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program t Marcus Oldham, we believe that when There are no maximum age or experience criteria, it comes to your future, it’s important to however, it is preferable participants should be at Ainvest in yourself. least 21 years of age. Women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds Our Rural Leadership Program gives you the tools to are strongly encouraged to nominate. excel as an innovative, well-educated and passionate industry and community leader. Sunday 26th June 2016 What sets this Rural Leadership Program apart from - Friday 1st July 2016 others is that we draw participants nationally from a broad cross-section of rural business, industry and Applications close 31st May 2016. community sectors, to create the most challenging and inspiring context to enhance your learning. Cost $3,300. Early-bird cost $2,800 for enrolments received on or before 30th April 2016. (GST inclusive.) Over the course of a week you will develop leadership, communication and planning skills. Through Visit Marcus Oldham website for information. personal involvement and group participation you’ll The program is supported by NAB Agribusiness gain an understanding of your own strengths and development needs as well as having the opportunity to network with keynote speakers from a range of rural and community organisations from across The Marcus Oldham Master of Agribusiness Australia. This Program is designed to connect you Program offers an opportunity to gain a with prominent community and industry leaders to postgraduate qualification in leadership maximise your learning experience. by value adding to your existing learning The Program is open to leaders and emerging leaders outcomes. from across rural Australia. Applicants are accepted based on their: • potential to contribute as a leader in their Contact the Postgraduate Program community and industry Director, Dr Yasmin Chalmers, for details: • demonstrated desire to develop their leadership [email protected] skills, self-confidence and personal effectiveness 03 5247 2904 • capacity to contribute to our diverse national, industry, sector and role representation criteria.

Stuart Johnston The College friendships and connections have been continued from page 8 significant throughout Stuart’s career and the strength of this was demonstrated at Stuart and Hannah’s styles and behaviours of these leaders. They have been wedding. There were numerous College graduates at extremely supportive of Stuart’s progression, and he the wedding in addition to David Bufton BB(AM) 03, can see the importance of developing those who work Andrew Kettlewel FBM 02, Anthony Mulcahy FBM 02 for him both now, and into the future. and Crosby Youl FBM 04 all part of the bridal party. The 2015 year was an exciting year for Stuart. Paraway It has been a very rewarding journey for Stuart since relocated the office to Orange, New South Wales, so leaving College and he believes that there are fantastic that the team could become more focused on driving career opportunities ahead within the agricultural operational performance and, most importantly, Stuart industry. and Hannah celebrated the arrival of their son, Albert (Stuart Bush FBM 02 the godfather). [email protected] Nuffield Australia Nuffield Farming Scholarships are open to Australian There must be an intention to remain in Australian citizens who are engaged in farming or fishing as an primary production. Preferred age range is 28 to 40 owner, manager or an active member of a business in years, although applicants outside this age bracket primary industries. can be successful. Academic qualifications are not a The objective is to increase practical farming prerequisite. knowledge and management skills and techniques Further information: generally. These Scholarships give Australian citizens Jodie Dean, CEO Nuffield Australia the opportunity to study farming practices in New 03 5480 0755 Zealand, Europe, Asia and the Americas and those [email protected] countries best suited to the scholar. They will also www.nuffield.com.au promote a closer understanding between farmers in Applications for the 2017 Round of Scholarships will the countries visited. close on 30th June 2016. 8 MOCOSA April 2016 Brett Pekin Diploma of Agribusiness 2000 attracted to high level economic aspects of farming completed the Victorian Certifi cate of Education and followed that with a year out working on the family farm at Clear Lake in the southern Wimmera of Victoria. After many discussions with mum and Idad, it was agreed that I would seek to bring something new back to the farm. These discussions led me to the Agribusiness course at Marcus Oldham. I had a particular interest in the high level economic aspects of farming as well as the hands on operational tasks, and given my experience growing up on the farm, the Marcus course provided much more insight and skills in the fi nancial aspect of agribusiness.

After graduating, I was employed throughout the agribusiness and Finance Management – preparing by Rabobank (PIBA at the time) fi nance industry and I also had a and analysing budgets and in Melbourne as an Equipment view that farmers, in general, were assessing clients’ true cash cost of Finance Analyst. This is where I great at the production aspects, production to enable provision of met my now wife, Lisa. This led but had limited knowledge of a clear path forward for maximum to the opportunity to return to whole business planning, hence business growth and maximising regional Victoria and become we made the decision to establish the returns on every dollar invested. Branch Manager of the Rabobank a consulting business - ‘BLP As well as having two young Swan Hill branch. Agribusiness Solutions’. children, the pace of the business In 2005 Lisa and I bought our fi rst …we needed to focus increased along with our services. farm, 30km out of Swan Hill, whilst more on BLP than juggling During 2011 we decided we needed to focus more on BLP than juggling maintaining the Rabobank Branch it with our farming Manager role. Lisa and I married in it with our farming operations operations 2007, and in late 2009 I decided and in 2012 purchased, fi tted and to fi nish up with Rabobank. My In the early days, working from furnished an offi ce in the main time at Rabobank provided a great home on the farm we provided a foundation of skills and networks specialist service of Farm Business continued on page 10

Left to Right: Brett, Lisa, Matt, Andrew, Lauren.

MOCOSA April 2016 9 Brett Pekin clients range from those who during peak periods of the year. continued from page 9 are desperately seeking the next Land farmed is a combination of investment opportunity in ag, street of Swan Hill and employed owned and leasehold tenure with a through to those that are seeking our fi rst two staff members. geographic spread of 200km from guidance in relation to farm debt north to south. Currently, Lisa works part mediation and the restructure or time maintaining the business exit of their business. A 12m controlled traffi c system operations and also has a sowing a variety of crop types Throughout my career I have gained background of farming, fi nance to increase the sowing window invaluable insight to many farming and administration, whilst I manage and ensure maximum business businesses and have recently re- the business and provide hands on effi ciency is employed. Crop types established our own farm business, consultancy to clients. include legume and cereal hay, ‘BLP Ag Management’, which I have canola, lentils, chickpeas, vetch, Technology plays a vital role established to put into practise wheat and barley. in collecting and collating all of the theory and new ideas information. Our clients vary from that our consulting business has Although our lives are increasingly smaller family farming operations modelled. hectic, we enjoy our diverse nature to large corporate agribusinesses, of work, dealing with fantastic Throughout 2015, 6,700ha was across the entire nation. people across various agribusiness farmed in the Wimmera Mallee of industries and also enjoy the Our services are very broad Victoria. Our farming business is challenges and rewards with our ranging, therefore, so too are our largely treated as another client, own vested interest in agricultural clients; one-off due diligence work with minimal hands on work production. for potential property purchasers completed by Lisa and me. A through to ongoing monthly manager is employed with various [email protected] board meetings for others. Our numbers of seasonal workers www.blpagribusiness.com.au

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MOC0234JohannaMOCOSAAd.indd 1 6/10/2015 12:29 pm Andrew Nicholls Farm Business Management 1969 Tempting apples

delaide Hills is one of the most recognised apple growing regions in Australia, centred Ain the Mt. Lofty Ranges (MLR) which have a high profile for capturing the majority of Adelaide’s water supply. So the emphasis on water quality, in all aspects from the ground up, attracts many forms of water quality projects/programs. It was from this background I became involved in, and managed for 10 years, an environmental training program for pesticide use in the MLR for urban and peri-urban landholders and agriculturalists within this region - working closely with the Apple & Pear Growers Association, the state, and local government organisations in the Hills to provide the “Chemical Users Project” (CUP). This is where it all started, as many factors came to my attention during this time: After much frustration and some failures, it was by • The need for people to eat healthy was a push by accident that we hit on the one aspect of the process industry and government that answered the most difficult part - product colour • The phrase “an apple a day keeps the Doctor away”, maintenance for a long period of time and without any was substantiated by reputable organisations as additive (it’s a closely guarded secret). more than just a myth Tastings were then carried out in the Adelaide Hills and • Parents wanting healthy snacks in the school Metropolitan area for the best type of outlet. lunchboxes During the time with the apple growers in the MLR • The need for dried fruit that was sulphur free project, we were able to establish a good relationship and therefore a good supply of apples that would • The need to provide the product for 12 months of sustain our product for the whole year. It also gave us the year. the activity of: From the above, my wife Colleen, and I decided to • Getting the apples on a weekly basis try our hands at drying some apples with absolutely no additives at all, which involved many trials with a • Preparing and drying the product variety of different apples. We had to come up with • Curing the apples (the secret) a product that was chemical free, held good colour, tasted good and had a variety of uses, for example, • Processing and packing cheese platters, lunchboxes for all ages and “just as a • Delivering each week to outlets so that each one has snack” at the footy, cricket, rowing or whatever takes a fortnightly top-up which gives the opportunity to your fancy. have an outing in all directions. Therefore, the method of this process was a key factor We also had to comply with government food health in arriving at the end product to meet the above targets. auditing as commissioned by local government. Having spent all my life on the land, it is wonderful going onto the farms to select the apples prior to them going into the packing shed (controlled atmosphere refrigeration rooms). ‘Andy’s Pink Lady Dried Apples’ humbly started five years ago as a cottage industry to provide activity for Colleen and me in our latter years. During this time the Channel 7 lifestyle program “Out Of The Blue” invited Andy’s Pink Lady Dried Apples to appear on the program and this was a good experience. So what started as four outlets has grown to 16 outlets ranging from Metropolitan Fresh Fruiterers, Tony &

continued on page 12 MOCOSA April 2016 11 Marcus Oldham International Stud Management Award (UK)

At the 2015 Graduation Ceremony, Diploma of Equine Management graduate, Harriet Moxham of Edgecliffe New South Wales, received the Marcus Oldham International Stud Management Award (UK), giving her a magnificent career enhancing opportunity. The Awardee receives one return airfare to travel to England in the year following graduation, for employment at Lanwades Stud and St Simon Stud at Newmarket in Cambridgeshire England and at Staffordstown Stud in County Meath, Ireland. Experience is gained in all departments including the broodmares, foals, covering barn, yearling preparation, attending Goffs and Tattersalls yearling sales, Fairyhouse Racecourse and many more networking experiences. The awardee must: • Display excellence and all round ability, both practically and academically, especially in the equine reproduction/stud management module of the course • Show characteristics of consistent hard work and attention to detail through the year • Exhibit the most potential of success within the global thoroughbred breeding industry • Be well presented, socially adept, with good communication skills. Thoroughbred racehorses have been bred in Newmarket and the surrounding villages for over 300 years and Lanwades Stud was founded well before the 1880s. Through expansion, Lanwades nowadays encompasses nearly 1000 acres of prime grassland in England and Ireland. Harriet Moxham EM 15 happily meeting the internationally famous ‘Galileo’ at Coolmore Stud in Students of bloodstock management and veterinary County Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland. medicine from all over the world have trained at Lanwades: former trainees are now managing some “Galileo is truly a phenomenon, a ruler of the world of the top stud farms in Australia, New Zealand, U.S.A, himself and universally acknowledged as the best sire France, Germany, Japan and Poland. on the planet“. Tony Morris, Racing Post 6/6/13.

Andrew Nicholls that changed our lives immensely. It is now a serious continued from page 11 cottage industry for us and a financial contributor in our daily lives. Mark’s Fruit & Veg, Women’s and Children’s Hospital two volunteer-run canteens, supermarkets, boutique coffee [email protected] shops, cafés, some school canteens, chemists and the “Heart Of The Parks” volunteer shop at Tintinara, Pack profile: to some wineries in the Adelaide Hills, as apparently The pack is 50 grams net weight (skin on as 90% of the they are great additions to the wine tasting cheese nutrients of the apple are in the skin, and each pack has platter. A HOPE Pack that provides opportunities for the equivalent nutritional value of 3 fresh apples (approx) advancement of young people with mental health The HOPE Pack is 25 grams net. The 21 day “Hope Pack” issues run by the Uniting Church in Stirling, is also is a wellbeing tool containing the things that really help prepared. those suffering depression, to develop good daily habits to help improve their lives. Sunset Rock Uniting Church A good part of this cottage activity is that the majority developed this Pack, the contents of which encourage of the customers are parents with children at school exercise, good eating and other life-enhancing, non- who are taking a healthy snack in the lunchbox! threatening habits. The Church provides an avenue for It’s a great little story that started out as an activity sufferers of depression and other mental health concerns which is linked to Adelaide Hills’ mental health services in to keep mentally and physically active in our restricted Mt Barker. lifestyle as a result of Colleen having an accident at work 12 MOCOSA April 2016 • Logistics: China has massive Way Up north…to…China! national reserves for many key products and that is a lot of Campbell Jeff ery, Lecturer in Marketing wheat silos and sheds. • Government and policy: the role and activity of the arcus Oldham Study Tours are developed and coordinated Australian government staff in by Lecturers, Campbell Jeff ery and Des Umbers, with input China, e.g. understanding how Mfrom local tour guides. “CJ” has a very long standing and trade access arrangements are active involvement in the China/Australia agribusiness sector which developed and keeping the has helped along the way! doors open, and understanding Chinese government policy China is a key player in global as Henan, Hebei, Shandong and measures. agricultural trade: as a buyer Jiangsu. • Finance and banking: hearing (including many from Australia), as how Australian banks operate These tours cover many key areas a supplier of many inputs, as a major in China and recent trends of the agribusiness supply chain: producer (dominating production in and issues in Australia/China many products) and in some cases, • Production: farming in China fi nancial fl ows. a supplier. Its impact and infl uence also has challenges. Seeing all No visit to China would be complete on global and Australian agriculture those corn and rice crops remind without some “must do” tourist is very real and pervasive. us just how many mouths need sights, be it the Great Wall or the China’s demand for agricultural to be fed each day. The headers Forbidden City, viewing Shanghai products increase in volume and might be smaller but the job from yet another skyscraper, or diversity. With increased spending gets done! seeing the pandas in Chengdu. But power comes increased quality • Research and development: we also add experiences to see the and product integrity. Feeding 1.4 how global fi rms develop real China; remote towns and farms billion people is no easy challenge. product for the huge China where no English is spoken, and time in a Buddhist temple. With Recognising the importance of the market. around 40% of China’s beer being China market Marcus Oldham has, • Processing: seeing a bale of made from Australian malt barley, since 2004, taken groups to this key AAAM from the home farm it means a need for a good thirst in market. The Agribusiness students puts global business and supply the name of market research. visit the rapidly changing south chain management into reality – For some graduates, the China west region of China, based around and then there are all those end Chengdu in Sichuan province, and study tours have been a key “kick products ready for shipment all also to the general Hong Kong/ start” to an international career, around the world. Macau/Guangdong region. The either whetting the appetite for Farm Business Management group • Retailing and marketing: such a career or adding bona focuses on eastern China including from wet markets to high end Beijing, Shanghai and regions such supermarkets – from top to tail! continued on page 14

Visiting the Folk Art Museum in Linyi County. All the exhibits are based on products made from straw. The business is a local employer and exporter of product.

MOCOSA April 2016 13 Way up North…to…China! consumers having choices from The supporters of these tours reads continued from page 13 many countries, reinforces that this like a “who’s who” of Australian is a very competitive market. and global agribusiness fi rms, fi des when applying for roles. e.g. Syngenta, Cargill, Glencore, Many are engaged either directly Cultural awareness and respect ANZ, NAB, Rabobank, Bayer, MLA, or indirectly in business between for other national cultures is a METRO Cash & Carry, Sudwolle, China and Australia. Some are key requirement for successful AWI, Elders, LDC, Pioneer Seeds, based in China, within the region or international business. The tours Reinhart Cotton and many others. are frequent travellers to this key take cultural immersion to its zenith market. Everyone in Australia is, to and students appreciate that, Chinese companies too, are some extent, impacted by China be irrespective of cultural and other supporters, including Esquel it “on farm” or “in town”. diff erences, it is possible to have Cotton, Zhujiang Brewery, Aonong, rewarding and profi table business Yili (dairy), Yanjing (brewery), The tours allow students to see relationships. Tianyu (wool), Fucheng (beef), Australian product being further Sanyuan (dairy), Xinliang (grain) processed in China and made Clearly, the success of these study and Changlin Group. ready for sale on a supermarket tours could not have occurred shelf, in a clothing store or on a café without the amazingly generous Many of these fi rms have very real menu. Seeing processors sourcing support of many companies and and ongoing connections with the product from our competitors, and organisations. Marcus Oldham fraternity, being

Guests of Sun Shouzhong of Linyi Country, at a goat meat restaurant.

Shandong Changlin Deutz Fahr Machinery Company. Based in Linyi County of Shandong in eastern China, this joint venture company makes a wide range of machinery for the Chinese and international markets.

14 MOCOSA April 2016 employers of graduates, suppliers of the Marcus Oldham learning Marcus Oldham can be truly proud of inputs or buyers of end product. programs. Tours are also conducted of the fact that since 2004 over These long term supporters in New Zealand and in the past, 700 students have visited China recognise what an incredibly tours have included Argentina, and that is an important step for valuable experience it is for future Indonesia and Malaysia. As well developing globally ready and industry players to spend time as the study tours, the learning globally aware agribusiness players. getting an “in-market” perspective. programs have a strong international business component, e.g. marketing, The tours to China are just part of the strategic management, economics international business component and risk management.

The Südwolle Group is the world’s market leader for worsted spun yarn for weaving, circular and fl at knitting in pure wool and wool blends.

Cargill Soybean Crushing Plant at Nantong-Jiangsu Province. The plant is based on the Yangtze River and is one of the largest soy bean crushing plants in China.

Long-term supporters of Marcus Oldham, Tianyu is the largest buyer of raw wool from Australia. Many bales of Australian AAAM are in the warehouse and are often recognised as being from a student’s farm business. A wool scourer and producer of a premium product, the company supplies businesses such as Sudwolle. Yarn is then sold to the likes of ZARA, Uniqlo, Zegna, BOSS, and Armani, to name a few. These visits off er a true “stages of the supply chain” perspective. Regular presenter, Jane Guo, provides a valuable insight to the Company. Tianyu owns Lal Lal Estate near Ballarat, Vic and employs Marcus Oldham graduates. MOCOSA April 2016 15 Oliver Vidor A Third Year Farm Business Management student’s 2015 Industry Placement experience fter much contemplation in the later stages of 2014 about potential Second Year Industry Placement locations, I eventually settled upon the idea of Western Australia. In early February A2015, I set off on a four day, 4000km journey, bound for the Great Southern Region of Western Australia for, what would become, a truly unforgettable experience.

My placement began on the 8th of Approximately 70% of the arable (800-900ha), sown to sub-clover February, working on a property area (2100ha) was utilized on an pasture species. Extensive grazing by the name of ‘Mourcrourup’, a annual basis to implement the of stubbles over summer and early family farming operation run under business’ crop rotation program. autumn also occurred. the trading name of T.F & R.A This consistently included 50% The sheep in Western Australia tend O’Meehan. The family consisted of production area designated to to possess a much larger frame size, of Tim and Rebecca O’Meehan, wheat growing, and the remaining contributing towards significantly and their two children, Oli and area split evenly amongst the crop higher wool cuts in comparison to Grace. The property was situated types of canola, barley and lupins. the “typical” merinos of the eastern 15km west from the local township States. However, what they made of Borden, population: 120. The …operating in an area exposed to significant up for in wool cut, they lacked in closest regional centre was Albany, yield and style, attributed mainly climatic and environmental 120km to the south, with the capital to the environmental conditions in Perth located approximately constraints. which they were run. 400km north-east. ‘Mourcourup’s’ livestock enterprise The business was presented with The reception I received upon was primarily viewed as a the challenge of operating in an arrival from the O’Meehans, and complementary addition to area exposed to significant climatic the local community in general, the business’ main focus of and environmental constraints. was so overwhelmingly welcoming, crop production, therefore, its ‘Mourcourup’ received an annual I felt like I had a true belonging. management structure was quite average rainfall of only 400mm, simplistic. The property had a core ‘Mourcourup’s’ total area including 280mm of growing breeding flock of 2500 merino encompassed 4000ha (10,000 season rainfall (GSR), figures that ewes. Replacement females not acres), with 3000ha stated as had progressively declined over deemed to possess certain wool effective land, and hence arable. time as the result of an increasingly quality characteristics were joined The business focused on three drying climate. In addition, the area to terminal sires, with all resulting primary production enterprises, was particularly vulnerable to frost progeny sold. which included: broad-acre crop events. production, fine wool production, Sheep were typically grazed on the ‘Mourcourup’ also had the and prime lamb production. property’s remaining arable area management implications of 16 MOCOSA April 2016 dealing with an extensive range of opportunities and experiences, My placement came to an end soil types, ranging from clay-loams, across all areas of mixed primary on the 18th December. I cannot through to acidic soils with areas production. In the 11 months spent express enough, just how amazing possessing non-wetting properties. working for the business, I feel my my time spent working in Western knowledge and skills in relation to Australia was, including being with Something they greatly mixed primary production have a family that will remain amazing attributed towards improved significantly, in addition friends forever. I was very sad to remaining successful and to a much greater understanding drive out the farm gate for the last content in what is such a and awareness of farm financial time, but also incredibly grateful volatile occupation. management and performance. for the opportunity with which I had been presented. I believe it is a real testament to I also feel my competency in the producers of the region who unsupervised work and decision [email protected]. embrace such constraints, and making has improved immensely. edu.au manage to remain as productive and economically viable primary production businesses. I noticed producers in the region placed great emphasis on achieving a sustainable balance between work and social life. Something they greatly attributed towards remaining successful and content in what is such a volatile occupation. In addition to taking part in the local winter sports season, I found myself joining Tim (my employer) and other local farmers on regular occasions, for a cycle up the nearby foothills of the Stirling Ranges. This would typically end in the discussion of the prior weeks’ proceedings, over a quiet ale. Being the only full-time employee on ‘Mourcourup’, and working directly under Tim, I found myself presented with countless

Field Days and Equine Events We really enjoy meeting graduates, parents, siblings and grandparents when they stop at our field day and equine event sites. This year has been busy and the remaining locations and dates are:

May 5 - 7 Agfest Launceston TAS June 9 - 13 Melbourne 3 Day Event Werribee VIC August 1 - 2 Sheepvention Hamilton VIC August 9 - 11 Eyre Peninsula Field Days Cleve SA August 16 - 18 Agquip Gunnedah NSW August 24 - 25 Dowerin Field Days Dowerin WA September 7 - 8 Newdegate Field Days Newdegate WA September 21 - 23 Henty Machinery Field Days Henty NSW November 3 - 6 Australian International 3 Day Event Adelaide SA November 17 - 20 Equitana Melbourne VIC During the year Marcus Oldham presents at many schools and career expos across Australia. Agriculture I Agribusiness I Equine Management

MOCOSA April 2016 17 The Centre for the Study of agribusiness (Formerly the Centre for the Study of Rural Australia)

Food Purveyor’, another local Celebration of Regional and passionate entrepreneur whose business is responsible for seeing some of the region’s fi nest agribusiness entrepreneurs artisan products being distributed Australia wide. The warehouse was creatively transformed, featuring Marcus Oldham has a track featured award winning guest abundant feasting tables for guests record of success in providing chefs, Nathan Veach and Ashley and producers to share great food, entrepreneurial agribusiness Kinnersly-King, who prepared a drinks and conversations. education, research and business sumptuous feast using exquisite leadership. To recognise the regional produce whilst leading The opportunities for food/ importance of entrepreneurship an interactive conversation from agribusiness are becoming in driving business growth, the passionate producers, as they enormous. Australia is positioned College hosted “Innovate the shared their entrepreneurial on the edge of the strongest Plate” which was an evening to journeys. growing region in the world. We have a developed agriculture showcase and meet agribusiness It was an interactive, informal sector, world-class food safety entrepreneurs. This event was evening based around the and environmental credentials, about giving people an opportunity discovery of some of the region’s modern technology and a strong to share and learn from their burgeoning innovative and talented economy to employ skilled labour. entrepreneurial business journeys. agribusiness entrepreneurs and Agribusiness was nominated as their produce, contributing to the Guests were treated to a pop up one of the fi ve industry sectors region’s growing popularity as a street food market providing them that have the potential to take gourmet destination. with the opportunity to meet over from mining as key drivers producers and learn a little more The event took place in the of growth opportunities for the about the produce. The event warehouse of local business ‘The Australian economy.

Guests enjoy exquisite regional produce while hearing about the producers’ entrepreneurial stories.

Geelong Cr Andy Richards, Tony McMeel, Deputy Principal, Marcus Oldham, Heather Kelly, Achieve Consulting, Chris Horniblow, Pennyroyal Farm Otways.

Hadden Finger, Regional Development Victoria, Dr Simon Livingstone FM 87, Principal Marcus David Cleeland, Melbourne Water, Oldham, Chris Price, Price & Williams Architects. Annabelle Beale, Fairfax Agricultural Media.

18 MOCOSA April 2016 Shed to Ship export advantage a dedicated program for geelong food and beverage producers Geelong exporters are about to receive a major boost Intake for the Program has now commenced. with ‘Shed toToday’s Ship’; a new, affdreams ordable program are that nowFor more information please contact: focuses on developing strategic sales outcomes. The Lena Neill new Government funded export assistance program Shed to Ship by CVEN is tailored fortomorrow’s food and beverage producers reality. in the Program Facilitator Greater Geelong region, and has the business’ bottom e: [email protected] m: 0426 984 394 line front-of-mind. Keep update to date with the program via: ‘Shed to Ship’ is unique in that it works with each Website, Facebook, LinkedIn business to develop an actionable plan. It will build knowledge, skills and confi dence to ready participating businessesAgriculture for export, regardless of theirAgribusiness current level Equine Management of export experience.

At Marcus Oldham, we believe that when it comes to your future, it’s important to invest in a career not just a course. Our courses in Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Management provide students with first-hand industry knowledge, business management skills, global opportunities and market leading entrepreneurship.

VISIT US AT OUR OPEN DAY AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR COURSES AND HOW YOU CAN KICK-START YOUR CAREER.

Marcus Oldham OPEN DAY

Date: Sunday August 14, 2016 Time: 10am – 2.30pm Address: 145 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria 3216 (same road as Deakin University)

For further information visit www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/openday or call 1800 623 500.

CAMPUS TOURS ARE ALSO WELCOME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

MOCOSA April 2016 19 Diploma of Equine Management Graduation 2015 Pass Molly Frances Bertram Tarneit VIC Jake William Bowers Puckapunyal VIC Georgina Elliot Lewis Connewarre VIC Credit Noella Louise Angel Strathalbyn SA Jennifer Louise Bale Glenorie NSW Phoebe Kate Casserley Cleve SA Brooke-Kylie Marie Finch Yinnar South VIC Georgia Christina Hamilton Axedale VIC Jackson Hernando Jakarta INDONESIA Carly Patricia Higgins Mount Lawley WA Harriet Jane Moxham Binnaway NSW Emily Rose Taylor Balliang VIC Distinction Monique Roche, Dux of Equine Management, Georgia Anne with Director, Emma Morel. Champion Hackett Ascot QLD Kyra Amber Nagle Newtown VIC Lewis Frank Newton Albany WA Kimberley Jane Cecilia Payne Tamworth NSW Robyn Naomi Rees Floreat WA Ebony Rose Toole Tuerong VIC High Distinction Monique Ann Roche Kensington VIC In Absentia Jaime Alexandra Levy Brighton VIC Diploma of Agribusiness Pass Darcy Buxton Chute Ellis Harrow VIC Jack Peter Houston Windsor QLD William Baxter, Dux of Associate Degree of Farm Angus Geoffrey Phillips Talwood QLD Business Management, with Director, Andrew Baker. Andrew Thomas Huntly Sloan Curlewis VIC Credit Christie Annabel de Mestre Harden NSW Grace Catherine Delahunty Invermay VIC Thomas Bruce Griggs Franklin TAS Lachlan Malcolm Lloyd-Jones Bethungra NSW Howard Phipps McDonald Toowoomba East QLD Thomas Edward Maclean Simson Bundella NSW Alastair Richard George Wilson Lightning Ridge NSW Distinction Alexander Albert Baum Ongerup WA Jade Melanie Dunston Ballan VIC Kate Jane FitzPatrick Rowsley VIC Ian Hume, Dux of Diploma of Agribusiness with David John Hardie Muttaburra QLD Director, Andrew Baker. Elle-Jay Montana Hornery Brookfield QLD Bowes Angus Kelly Caramut VIC Jesse Belmore Moody Cunnamulla QLD John Samuel Laidley Mort Mudgee NSW Chris Matthew O’Connor Kununurra WA David Alexander Joseph O’Neill Garah NSW Jessica Louise Parker Russells Bridge VIC William Simon Lecomte Ranicar Deloraine TAS Benjamin Robert Strahley Inverell NSW William Hugh Thomas Tanner Quirindi NSW High Distinction Daniel Leo Coulthurst Wagga Wagga NSW Ellie Claire Hays Roma QLD Ian Joel Hume Galong NSW Angus Redmond, Dux of Associate Degree of Alex Jordan Roberts Winton QLD Agribusiness with Director, Andrew Baker. In Absentia Kenneth James Miles Aberdeen NSW 20 MOCOSA April 2016 Associate Degree in Agribusiness Pass Graduation 2015 Hugh William Teate Koppamurra SA Credit Jock Ivan Cameron Mt Torrens SA Martin William Ebbs Myponga SA Emily Jesse Elder Yelarbon QLD Emily Jane Porter Hay NSW Lucy Alison Read Medindie SA Lauralee Tanya Terlich Pleasant Hills NSW Distinction Claudia Kate Fox Coonabarabran NSW Joseph Nelson Read Canowindra NSW Gabrielle Elizabeth Wright Forbes NSW Paris Zilm Moree NSW High Distinction Ian James Archer Spring Ridge NSW Kimberley Janet Hoepner Balaklava SA Dr Yasmin Chalmers, Director, Postgraduate Studies Angus David Remond Walgett NSW with Angela Ainsworth (HBM 88), In Absentia Master of Agribusiness. Daniel Christopher Carey Frogmore NSW Adam John French Melbourne VIC Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) Andrew Ronald Lay Longford VIC Jock Harcus Blackman Coonabarabran NSW Edward Anthony McManus Mudgee NSW Mark Henry Brett Moree NSW Heather Margaret Cameron Morven QLD Associate Degree of Farm Business Management Caitlin Eleanor Chester Koonoomoo VIC Pass Lachlan John Kelly Caramut VIC Alastair James Lilburn Commins Swifts Creek VIC Lachlan Scott Lynch Cloncurry QLD James Rutherford Oldacre Yamba NSW James Robert McManus Mudgee NSW Credit Raelene Kaye Parker Kojonup WA Angus William Ashby Gulnare VIC Alexandra Louise Purcell Gracemere QLD Hamish William Chute Ellis Harrow VIC William Oliver Warner Dundonnell VIC James Lachlan Vivian Irwin Via Burra SA Katrina Louise Wood Lake Wendouree VIC Callum James Manson Kinnear Lismore VIC Charles Peter Wythes Coleambally NSW Samuel Walter Lehmann Illabo NSW In Absentia George James Levy Hensley Park VIC Alastair Robert Luke Melisi Forbes NSW Wyllie Macarthur Graceville QLD Hugh Raymond Nott Tallawang NSW Thomas John Lloyd Oldfield Bourke NSW Joshua Luke Parsons Wangoom VIC Benjamin Cameron Skerman Toowoomba QLD William John Rowsthorn Armadale VIC Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) Lachlan Charles Seed Camberwell VIC Hannah Irene Anderson Tooborac VIC Christopher Indar Sondhu Wombelano VIC Eleanor Ruth Carter Addingham UK Charles James White Guyra NSW Anna Maria Cotton Swansea TAS Distinction William Edward Louis St Clair Guerin Bannister Aldgate SA Dempster Gibson Perth TAS William Robert Baxter Pipers River TAS James Fleming Higgins Willaura VIC Sam Nevill Bell Millicent SA Edward Peter Fairbairn Mercer Euroa VIC Scott Munro Hall Toobeah QLD Lachlan Sutherland Murray Parkes NSW Sarah Jane Adair Halleen Murchison WA Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) continued Dougal Robert Heywood Haslam Popanyinning WA Bradley John Taggert Annuello VIC James Angus Ronald Head Cobbitty NSW Thomas John Beggs Upton Willaura VIC Alexander Laurence MacAlpine Girilambone NSW Michael Gerard Vogels Corriemungle VIC Liam Daniel McGuane Corunnin VIC Angus John Zilm Moree NSW Chelsea Beth McNeil Kerang VIC In Absentia Georgia Anne Munro Moree NSW Katherine Mary Alice Gill Walcha NSW Toby William Newsome Deepwater NSW Alexander George Merriman Boorowa NSW William Murdoch O’Connor Campbell Town TAS Samuel David Reid Deniliquin NSW Nicholas Charles Pitt New Town TAS Lloyd Nicholas Schwerin St George QLD Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Frederick James Stephan Nhill VIC In Absentia Jack Cameron Webster Talwood QLD William Page Clarke Wollstonecraft NSW In Absentia Patrick John Lash Sydney NSW Samuel Nicholas Marcus Archer Cressy TAS Gary Linton Wehr Balaklava SA Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness In Absentia Nell Margaret Mott Wagga Wagga NSW Alistair Garry Sutton Camberwell VIC Master of Agribusiness Angela Maree Ainsworth Whittlesea VIC MOCOSA April 2016 21 Honorary Degrees Two Honorary Degrees were awarded at the Marcus Oldham Graduation 2015 The success of Marcus Oldham College over its 53 individuals who merit special recognition for genuine year history is attributed in part to the students, achievement and distinction in a field or activity in line staff, ethos and uniqueness of the institution. But the with the mission of the College. success of Marcus Oldham is also due to the significant contribution from individuals who provide time and An honorary degree may be awarded to a person who valuable input to the organisation. satisfies the following criteria; Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals who • Service to Marcus Oldham College have made and continue to make a significant positive and the Community contribution to an institution’s success. An honorary • Service to Agriculture or the Equine Industry degree is one of higher education’s most significant accolades. It is the policy of Marcus Oldham to award • Academic Excellence and / or Business Success honorary degrees on a selective basis, to distinguished • Demonstrated Leadership & Commitment. Mrs Sarah Thomson Mr John Miles Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) Sarah has been John has given his all a member of the to Marcus Oldham and Marcus Oldham he worked tirelessly College Council since to ensure that the 1997. She is Chair of College progressed the Marcus Oldham and developed. Human Resources John worked at the Committee, a position College for 31 years she has held for many and he retired from years. the Deputy Principal role in early 2011. Sarah grew up on During his time at the family farm at the College he was Longford in Tasmania. employed as Chief She attended Oakburn Executive Officer College in Launceston for twelve months and then studied a until a new Principal Diploma of Applied was appointed. John Science in Foods at was instrumental in Emily McPherson establishing the College Foundation and for guiding College. Sarah and husband, Ross, farm at Glenaroua in the institution through the writing and accrediting of Victoria, producing wool, prime lambs, beef cattle and Marcus Oldham’s first degree program. olives, and a budding tourism business based on Sarah’s culinary skills. Her son, Hugh, is a graduate of the Marcus John’s desire to maintain the best from the past, Oldham Agriculture Program. yet keep the College at the forefront of agriculture, agribusiness and equine education has benefited Sarah’s contribution to Marcus Oldham College our students and graduates. He was, and remains has been significant. The positions held by Marcus passionate about Marcus Oldham and the students Oldham College Council members do not attract any who have passed through the College over the many remuneration and all positions held are voluntary. years. John has a remarkable memory for students and, Sarah has missed very few meetings in all of her time in many cases, their extended families. assisting Marcus Oldham. The College Chairman, Mr Bruce Wilson FM 71, acknowledged Sarah’s input John’s ability to ‘cut a deal’ was legendary - whether into the Planning Committee and her influence in it be with a student’s fees or something to do with the the landscaping and grounds development that has business at Marcus - no stone was left unturned. In his significantly transformed the College campus over the past few years. continued on page 24

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22 MOCOSA April 2016 Graduation Ceremony December 2015 Professor Jonathon West’s Address to the Graduates

Professor Jonathon West spent 18 The first thing is the least important. They were all years at Harvard University where financially successful. Virtually all of them. Almost all he was Associate Professor in of them had a net worth of greater than ten million the Graduate School of Business dollars. They had been very well trained…as you are, Administration. His current and equipped to enter business…dynamic business at position is Founding Director a glittering time for global capitalism and they’d taken of the Australian Innovation advantage of it. They had made money and they built Research Centre at the University businesses. And you will do that. You will do that. You of Tasmania. are trained and talented and capable and energetic, and you are entering the greatest business on earth, and I Professor West’s teaching and research are in the fields say that literally - it’s the largest business on earth. If of innovation and business strategy. His work focuses you take a percentage of the world’s economic assets, on understanding the roots of superior performance in more than half of them are in the agri food sector. national innovation systems, particularly in the fields of It’s the most dynamic. There’s more entrepreneurship agribusiness, the life sciences and biotechnology. in agribusiness than pretty much every other sector Professor West has served as a consultant to, and combined. It’s the most innovative industry over the board member of, major corporations around the world long term as measured by productivity improvement. as an advisory to several governments including those Even today, it’s only second to telecommunications of Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Japan, New Zealand, as the most rapid productivity-advancing industry. and several Australian states, particularly in the field You are going into that industry equipped with the of agribusiness, innovation policy, and economic knowledge, the techniques, the connections, to be development. successful, and you will be, financially. “It’s customary for the person in my position as the But the second thing my interviewees told me at the end Graduation Speaker to give you a grand speech about of their career was, that many of them had failed in life… the future of global agribusiness or international politics and this is where I know most of you are thinking, this is or some such tremendously important subject. Having not going to happen to me. But they’ve all failed where met you today I’ve decided not to give a speech like they had, and a large number had, in the same pattern. that, but to talk to you personally and to tell you a story… As they pursued financial success they’d forgotten just one story and give you some information that you’ll the people they loved. They forgot their family. They probably forget, you’ll probably think it doesn’t apply forgot their children. I’m remembering some of these to you - but it probably will, and what I’m going to tell conversations I’ve had, and it was amazing. you is what, at the end of your career, you are going Harvard Business School Alumni are some of the to wish you’d known now - at the beginning of your most privileged people on earth and here they were, career. The reason I can tell you this is because I do weeping, and telling me they had lost their families. know the answer…I’m speaking here to the graduates, They’d lost their wife or their husband. They were everyone else can go off to sleep. trying to re-establish relationships with children in I had a unique experience of interviewing hundreds of their twenties and the kids were saying to them, hey people who had graduated from the Harvard Business dad, or mum, I needed you ten years ago, not now, it’s School and were now retiring at 65 or 70 years old and too late. They only get one opportunity to do that. A reflecting on their life. And they told me secrets, and huge number of them had broken families, divorces, the secrets all fit a pattern. One of the things is not very children who hated them. Resented them - for what important, but I’ll tell you. The second thing is a terrible they’d done. They’d given their children all the money secret and it is something you should know now, and they could imagine… showered them with money, but I’ll tell you what that is, in a moment. And the third is their families were broken. very important, partly because it’s the answer to the How do we stop that happening as we pursue success? second. When I asked those very same people, what are you What are the three things? I organised a program proud of? Fascinating answer. Fascinating. None of where we interviewed, literally, about four hundred them said I’m proud of what I have or how much money Harvard MBAs at the end of their career, and we had I’ve made. Even when you probed them, their success them reflect on how their life had gone and what they’d actually hadn’t given them very much satisfaction. achieved and what they hadn’t achieved, and the Their success in getting rich, even building companies, result was stunning to me. This is a privileged group, hadn’t given them very much satisfaction. When asked a talented group, the Harvard Business School Alumni, what are you proud of, the most common answer was, I very much like yourself. Full of opportunity. Full of gifts. created jobs. Very interesting. They said, I created jobs Capabilities. And at the end of their career many, if not and I provided opportunities, and a lot of them knew most of them, were racked by regrets. Some of them, exactly how many families had an income, because of when I spoke to them, cried when I asked them what what they’d done in making a business work. Others had happened. What had they done with their talent spoke of what they’d given away. What they’d given to and their energy? And basically, they told me three the community. They spoke of other activities outside things, and that’s the secret I want to pass onto you today. continued on page 24 MOCOSA April 2016 23 Graduation Ceremony December 2015 Honorary Degrees continued from page 23 continued from page 22 of business. They spoke of incidences when they had fund raising activities he never took on the negatives. been there and could do something to help people. He would report, “I didn’t get anywhere, but the door is still open! The bottom line is the secret - you will be, very likely, financially successful, but because of your position Always interested in the wider community, since retiring and who you are, your opportunities. The paradox is, from Marcus Oldham John, with the assistance of his because of the opportunities you have, you are at risk wife, Ruth, has made a major contribution to important of failing in life. Probably and, I hope, a much smaller local and national organisations. percentage of you will fall into that trap that Harvard John accepted an invitation to become a Trustee Business School graduates did; but you remind me of the Australian Classical Youth Competition. The of Harvard Business School graduates, I have to say. Competition is held annually at both national and So, my message to you is, don’t count what you have; regional level to assist selected young classical count what you’ve given away. Don’t make money the musicians further their careers. John’s involvement has measure of your success. Make it a tool. re-invigorated the competition and resulted in very As you go through life, and as you go through your successful fund raising efforts driven by John (which career, shower your family not with money, but with love. will come as no surprise to those of us who know of John’s fund raising efforts on behalf of the College). Shower your wife or your husband with love. Be there for your children, and notice when it is the moment that Never one to do things by halves, John also accepted the question is posed to you - are you going to be there a position on the Board of the Geelong Community or are you going to go back to the office? And bear in Foundation where he has just ascended to the position mind you only get one chance to make that right choice. of Chairman. The Foundation is a major Barwon region charity assisting local communities and charitable So, anyway on that dark note, congratulations to all organisations improve the quality of life for many of you. I know most of you will forget what I’ve said people in the region. here today. Maybe when you’re older you’ll come back and say, what was that bloke talking about? But I know If this was not enough, John is also a Board Member if you do bear that in mind and you count what you of the Barwon Health Foundation Future Fund which give away…not what you take, you’ll be happier, you’ll is dedicated to raising funds for medical research, and be more loved and you’ll be more successful and more he is still very active on the Marcus Oldham Foundation satisfied with how your life goes. Thank you.” Executive Committee.

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24 MOCOSA April 2016 Reunion Our 1965 graduates Celebrated 50 Years n the weekend of the 7th and 8th of November 2015, 13 of the original 33 students who commenced the Diploma of Farm Management in 1964 came together at the College for their fi rst reunion in O50 years! Of the 13 that attended, fi ve were Hub. The graduates were pleased Australia in Western Australia, from States other than Victoria. that the original Billiard Room initiated the planting of carob trees Jack Ashby travelled from Western remains and it provided an and arranged for their delivery. Australia and another, Greig opportunity to reminisce while (www.carobsaustralia.com.au) Whitehead, who lives in Kenya, viewing the many photos on the Saturday night dinner was held was able to fi t the reunion in with walls. in The Beggs Centre where Mike his periodic family visit to Australia. A highlight of the afternoon Stephens FM 66 and a Consulting The get-together commenced program was the planting of three Partner of Meridian Agriculture, on Saturday with a light lunch carob trees in memory of their was the guest speaker. The evening in the College dining room Senior Student, Andrew Gebhardt, concluded with a lively Q and A (unrecognisable to them, being who died in 2014. Andrew was a session. an extended and modern room pioneer of the carob industry with The weekend wound up with named after their Principal, Ivo large plantings on his property at a relaxed Sunday breakfast Dean). Current Principal, Simon Burra in South Australia. Two of enjoyed on the beautiful Geelong Livingstone FM 87, provided a Andrew’s three daughters, Penny waterfront. comprehensive briefi ng on the and Amy, were delighted to be Over the weekend, friendships College, followed by a tour of the invited to take part in the planting. were renewed and partners facilities including an inspection of A friend and colleague of Andrew’s, the impressive new Recreational Dr Henry Esbenshade of Carobs continued on page 26

L to R: Greig Whitehead, Phil Bade, Foster Crooke, Doug Stewart, St. John Sutton, Graham Hooper, Pete Spiers, Tim Robinson, Pete Oddie, Jack Ashby, Doug Reading, Ian Gatenby and Gus Gardner.

MOCOSA April 2016 25 Reunion continued from page 25 patiently heard much about the rigours of study and the hijinks that went on in their two years at Marcus Oldham. Graham (Harry) Hooper added that, “The reunion was organised by Phil Bade, Doug Reading and myself, with the generous assistance of College staff , for which we are grateful.”

Ahh yes, the memories…

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Marcus Oldham is off ering you the opportunity to market value of one calf, each year, for six consecutive becomeMarcus a member of Oldhamthe Marcus Oldham College Cattle Club is years. ‘The Herd’. Members of the Marcus Oldham Herd Committee are: This fundraisingoffering initiative you supports the the opportunity College by Antony to Baillieu FM 71, Foundation Chairman, Mike raising funds for the Building and Academic pillars of Carroll, Foundation Executive, and Peter Nilon FM 88, the Foundation.become a member of the MarcusFoundation Executive. To becomeOldham a member ofCattle the Marcus Club Oldham – Cattle The Herd.To become a member or request further information, Club ‘The Herd’, the College will purchase one of your please contact Susie Greig-Rouffi gnac 03 5247 2919 cows for an agreed market value (capped at $1,000). rouffi [email protected]. You then run an unidentifi ed cow on your property and See more at: http://www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/ guarantee to commit to Marcus Oldham, the agreed foundation/the-herd-cattle-club 26 HELP FUND FUTURE Your support will MOCOSA April 2016 DEVELOPMENT The future development of Marcus directly assist the Oldham is vital to ensuring we development of the remain the number one educational institute in Australia for Agriculture, College building Agribusiness and Equine program. Management. The Marcus Oldham Cattle Club or ‘The Herd’, is a fundraising HOW IT WORKS initiative that supports the College Foundation by raising funds for the It’s easy to support the future stars of College Building Fund, assisting Australian agribusiness. The Marcus with the upkeep, refurbishment Oldham Cattle Club ‘The Herd’ and construction of buildings and purchases one of your cows for an facilities. Future plans for Marcus agreed market value (no more than Oldham correlate with the College $1000). You then run an unidentified Master Plan, which can be viewed cow on your property and guarantee on request. to commit to Marcus Oldham the agreed market value of one calf, each year, for six consecutive years. Your tax deductible donation will help Marcus Oldham to ensure we can continue to provide our students with the best facilities and training for their career in agribusiness. Please see overleaf for your opportunity to support the Marcus Oldham Cattle Club ‘THE HERD’.

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MOC0214_TheherdcattleclubflyerFA.indd 1 9/07/2015 3:32 pm Campus Columns Student Executive 2016 Elected by their peers, the Student A ustralia Day 2016 Charles Hawker Executive 2016 is: Honours Scholarship Recipients Two Marcus Oldham students have been awarded a prestigious C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship this year. The Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund was established by the late Kathleen President Lilias Needham to perpetuate the Nic Archer, Cressy TAS. memory of her late brother, Charles Allan Seymour Hawker - scholar, soldier, pastoralist and statesman. The Marcus Oldham community The main objective today, as it congratulates Mr Max Jelbart of was then, is to encourage others Leongatha South, Victoria who to follow her brother’s example of was awarded an OAM (Medal of help and service to his country and the Order of Australia) for service his fellow men and women. to the dairy industry, and to the community. The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship commemorates the achievements Vice President Max has been a valued Member of of one of Australia’s most Rory Stonestreet, Barry NSW. the Marcus Oldham College Council respected pastoral pioneers who since 1997 and has contributed served with distinction in the First greatly to the development of the World War and went on to become College. He was acknowledged in a distinguished scholar and leading 2015 with an Honorary Degree for figure in the Federal Parliament his contribution. prior to his tragic and untimely He has been a Murray Goulburn death in an aircraft accident in director since 2012, is a life member 1938. of the Nuffield Farming Scholars These worthy scholarships have Australia, which he described as been awarded to: ‘a life changing experience’, and a past president of the South Treasurer Gippsland Branch of United Dairy Jennifer Cotter, Henty NSW. Farmers of Victoria. His involvement in the dairy industry started in earnest with the purchase of his Leongatha South property in 1981, after leasing it in 1973. When he started, Max milked 120 cows; he now milks 1350 cows across two properties, on a total Josephine Webb, Third Year Farm of 2700 acres with around 35 Business Management student, to 40 employees, including the from Urana NSW. Caldermeade cafe and depending Social on the season. Jackie McGrath, Tocumwal NSW. Max enjoys opportunities to help move the dairy industry forward and tries to give something back to an industry that has given him so much. George Jelbart DipAgrib 05 is the son of Max and his late wife, Barbe. Daniel Coulthurst, Second Year Agribusiness student from Wagga Sports Wagga NSW. Sam Kellock, Lake Rowan VIC. MOCOSA April 2016 27 Sports Rowing Beside the Seaside Marcus, this year, has been able to enter a Mens’ Eight in the State Rowing Championships which were held There is nothing better than a beautiful afternoon at on Lake Wendouree at Ballarat in February. Agricultural the beach in the first week of the academic year to get Engineering Lecturer and Rowing Coach, Ian Farran, in to know your fellow students. partnership with the Corio Bay Rowing Club ensured Toby Campbell reported that his tutorial group won the the crew did well, however were just pipped out of 3rd competition being one point ahead of Andrew Baker’s place by the Power House crew, but did manage to team and Cleo Gower’s team came in a close third. comfortably beat the Melbourne Argonauts.

Rowers were: Oli Vidor, Bellerive TAS, FBM 3, Andrew Sloan, Curlewis VIC, AgriB 2, Dan Coulthurst, Wagga Wagga NSW, AgriB 2, Angus Phillips Talwood QLD, AgriB 2, Dougal Morrison, Oatlands TAS, FBM 1, Will Fergusson, Tribunna TAS, FBM 1, Cameron Lowe, Wasleys SA, FBM 1, Jack Courts, Wuuluman NSW, FBM 1, and cox Arundell courtesy of the Corio Bay RC, due to Alex Roberts, Prairie QLD, AgriB 2, who had trained with the crew, being indisposed on the day. Horse Business

The College welcomes a new partnership between Marcus Oldham and Mustad Geelong Saddleworld. The team at Mustad Geelong Saddleworld are keen on supporting and encouraging our Equine Management students and we look forward to working with a local business who is dedicated to the future of the equine industry.

Our 2016 Equine Management students enjoy Mustad Saddleworld. 28 MOCOSA April 2016 How fortunate our Equine Management students are, being able to receive top level coaching from In November, sessions covering Showjumping and one of the best in the world! Lucinda Green MBE, Showjumping for Cross Country Training were Britain’s Olympian and World Champion horsewoman conducted at the College by one of New Zealand’s conducted clinics on our campus in February and our famous riders, Blyth Tait, New Zealand Olympic and new students took full advantage of her knowledge World Champion Equestrian. and expertise.

From my christening to my wedding day, interaction E ditor’s with my valley community built a strong foundation for my life, and packed between those occasions were early life experiences that only a country community Memo can offer. There was rugby; card nights at the school; picnics at the river; Guy Fawkes bonfires; Christmas tea, bush picnics; concerts and more concerts in the Church Hall - but no dances – halls in neighbouring districts were for dancing and, oh yes, we wore satin and chiffon and went to the Balls. Brides to be, were honoured with a community gift What price progress? evening and danced to music performed by the local As this magazine is printing I will be flying into glorious band comprising two accordians, piano and drum kit. Queenstown in New Zealand, then enjoying the two Newcomers to the district were welcomed with a hour drive south en route to family and my primary concert; retirees to town were farewelled with a concert; school reunion. My school, set in a beautiful valley, is the Young Farmers’ and Country Girls’ Clubs presented celebrating 130 years. The wooden one-room building a concert, the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers with its pot-belly fire, oiled wooden floors and desks had one too, as did my school. Some talent from the with inkwells, was joined by a modern room in the mid- local town was invited but much of it was generally 50s as families grew. from within the community, and even my dainty feet As repeated in many rural areas in New Zealand and danced the Highland Fling or Irish Jig to tunes from my Australia, my school closed. In 1996. It is, therefore, the cousin’s bagpipes; and piano lessons were the cause of wider district farming families that are gathering to invitations to further perform. acknowledge the community that grew strong through Then there was supper – Ladies a Plate – well, more like, the school… and, just along the road, the Presbyterian Ladies a Tray – cream sponges, cream puffs, pikelets Church with its Church Hall. The Churchyard, where with cream and jam, sandwiches, sweet slices, and tea farmers met each Sunday, shared a boundary poured from huge copper teapots, and the children, macrocarpa hedge with the tennis courts, and ‘Church who always sat at the front (and covered their ears Corner’ is marked by the War Memorial at the cross when the soprano delivered), were offered diluted roads and the names of the lost engraved on two raspberry drink. Honour Boards in the Church. Diagonally across are the windmill and water tank which supplied the steam The children came to school and met again at Sunday trains that ran though this abundant agricultural and School, and as teenagers, at Bible Class which offered gold-mining country from 1909 until 1962. a combination of learning and social activities – eeling, camps, music - important interaction in a country area Nowadays, the Church has Sunday services, but not and instigated by a young, fun and visionary Minister. weekly; there is no Minister in the Manse; no Headmaster Memories of primary school are many but I’ll only in the School House; the tennis courts are gone; the share my proudest sporting achievement; my stinging children take a bus to town for their education; our underarm bowl which cracked the wicket apart and family farm since 1875 was sold two years ago to knocked Roger’s dream to set a new school record, to the neighbour; many of the prime lamb producing smithereens – he was one run off the magic 72 – but he, properties have converted to dairy units. like the community I knew, was gone! Nothing is the same. We cannot stop progress. But Yes, progress happens - but I know what has been lost. what is lost with progress? The Reunion will dredge up memories and they will be gold. Janet Craigie-McConnell Editor MOCOSA April 2016 29 Foundation news

Our Race night A wonderful night was had at our inaugural ‘Marcus Flowers were by Daisy Gubbins, As Daisy Does; Cobram Oldham Race Night’, held at Moonee Valley Racing Estate Olive Oil prizes were generously donated by Club on Friday 20 November 2015. Cobram Estate, (Rob Mcgavin agri 93 and Paul Riordan FM 95); and other silent auction items were donated The night was ours, with six races generously sponsored by the Moonee Valley Racing Club and the Farmer’s by Ace Radio Broadcasters (Rowly Paterson, past Daughter Produce Store (Inverleigh). Two hundred and parent), The Bennett Group (David Gibbs Foundation twenty guests, comprising past parents, graduates and Committee), Stonehouse Thoroughbreds (Ryan arnel corporate friends, fi lled the room. HBM 09), Henry Dwyer Racing (Henry Dwyer HBM 06), Woodside Park Stud, Mark Rowsthorn (Past Parent) MC John Deeks kept the evening moving and the and MOCOSA. night buzzed from start to fi nish, with music from Buddy England and the Vi Queens, and the surprise Everyone was a winner through the generosity of guest speaker being the fi rst female jockey to win the Bordeaux and Beyond and Domaine Serisier (Richard Melbourne Cup - the talented Michelle Payne. Michelle Serisier FM 86), who supplied every guest with a bottle received a standing ovation and gave us over 20 of wine and every table with two bottles of wine to win, minutes of her time to share some of her inspiring story. as well. Even our long time Council Member, Michael The evening had something for everyone. With races Moore, had a horse that came in a close second on the on the half hour, it was fast, fun, delicious, entertaining night. Graduates, Ryan arnel and Henry Dwyer, were and a great way to spend a Friday night. interviewed by Racing.com which went live to air on Channel 78 and was an excellent promotion for Marcus Thank you to everyone who participated in and Oldham’s Equine Program. supported the evening. The $20,000 raised has been directed to the Marcus Oldham Health and Resilience Auction items were supplied by Reschke Wines Program. (Burke Reschke FM 90) with a six litre Reschke Vitulus Cabernet Sauvignon sold on the night to a winning bid If interested in race or table sponsorship for our of $1200, and a Tennis Package donated by Hamish 2016 November Race Night please contact McLachlan sold for $1850. Susie Greig-Rouffi gnac on 0428 102 903 or [email protected]. Valued Sponsors

Henry Dwyer’s table of friends and colleagues. 30 MOCOSA April 2016 2015 Equine Management students Carly Higgins, Hamish Chugg HBM 09, Ryan Arnel HBM 09, Harriet Moxham, Phoebe Casserley. Emma Morel, Director Equine Management.

2015 Equine Management students Georgia Hamilton, Georgina Lewis with Michelle Payne.

Ebony Toole 2015 Equine Management student and Andrew Harrison.

It is designed to: • Identify and explore agriculture and agribusiness career opportunities • Build communication skills It has long been recognised that young people leave rural and regional • Develop career-enhancing networks communities in the search for The 2016 Program will be held from education, jobs and lifestyle. Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 September An excellent and valued program, at Marcus Oldham College. ‘Defying the Drift’ is a Rotary District 9780 and Marcus Oldham College Since its inception in 2010 ‘Defying the Drift’ has helped young people partnership initiative available to discover pathways through further education and work experience to Victorian secondary students in Years great careers in agriculture. 10 and 11 who are considering a career For more information and application form visit in agriculture and related industries. www.ruralsupport.org MOCOSA April 2016 31 The Annual Golf Day

On Friday 26 February we celebrated our 10th Annual Golfing winners were: Golf Day, at Eynesbury Golf Course. A brilliant sun • 1st Stewart Gull and Anthony Singleton filled day was enjoyed by 106 golfers who played either • 2nd Carly and Nick Ryan 18 or 9 holes of Ambrose competition. Beat the Pro, Nearest to the Pin and Longest Drive were played, • 3rd Kevin Murphy and Jamie Evans with on course gourmet tastings supplied by Farmer’s • Ladies 1st Marina Oman and Shelly McDonald Daughter Produce Store and a ‘guess the weight of the • NTP Michael Mayson pumpkin’ competition entertaining the golfers on their • NTP Marina Oman way around. • LD Phil Burke At lunchtime, 125 golfers and guests sat down to a • LD Trish Taylor provincial style lunch of sumptuous lamb, kindly donated by MC Herd, delicious JBS scotch fillet and wonderful Thank you to the following sponsors of the day: Reschke Wines in a marquee with live music performed Eynesbury Golf Course, Reschke Wines, RedHanded, by the Vi Queens. Nick Myer carried out the role of MC MC Herd, Cobram Estate, Farmer’s Daughter Produce and auctioneer and Dylan Alcott OAM was our guest Store, Flying Brick Cider, Virbac, Baillieu Wines, speaker. Dylan, a Paralympian gold medallist, World Godolphin, Moonee Valley Racing Club, Screaming Champion, Grand Slam Champion and World Record Seeds, Inverleigh Hotel, The Food Purveyor, AFL, Lupin holder for both wheelchair basketball and wheelchair Foods and 13 Stones. tennis, was incredibly inspirational as he spoke to us Thank you to our golfers and lunch guests for about his hurdles and amazing achievements to date participating every year. The monies raised will enhance and his aspirations for the future. We thank Dylan for the Building Fund and the work of this year’s charitable his time and Hamish McLachlan for organising such a recipient, SecondBite. motivational speaker. Valued Sponsors

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Agribusiness 2 students: Andrew Sloan, Angus Phillips, Tom Kininmonth, Dan Coulthurst, Oli Le Lievre, Charlie Cameron AssocDegAgrib 13. 32 MOCOSA April 2016 Susie Greig-Rouffignac, Foundation Officer, Martin Amad, Will Burrell. Mark Mackinnon, Richard Bligh, Rob McGavin Agrib 93, Council Member.

Tony McMeel, Deputy Principal, Colin Hacking, Scholarship Coordinator, and Janet Craigie-McConnell, Marketing Officer, Lecturers Scott Vanderkley, Duncan Ashby, Rod Ashby. Simon Livingstone FM 87, Principal.

Lachlan Polkinghorne FM 80, James Bufton FM 94 Council Member. Tim Deans FBM 05, Guy Robertson FM 79, Tim Gubbins FBM 04, Tom Blackford FBM 06, Andrew Irvine BBus(FM) 10, Ben Doak.

MOCOSA April 2016 33 Ross Sutherland, Bim Affleck, Stewart Gull, Sandy Maconachie, Ted Mann.

Charles Baillieu, Jamie Gray, Tony Blakely.

James Tehan FM 87, Fil Alvarez de Toledo FM 93, Simon Pritchard DipAgrib 00.

Scott Vanderkley, Lecturer. Antony Baillieu FM 71, Mike Hamson.

For all Foundation enquiries please contact: Susie Greig-Rouffignac on 03 5247 2919 [email protected] To make a secure on-line donation please visit: www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/donate

34 MOCOSA April 2016 Through a network of twelve Scholarship strategically located processing facilities and five feedlots between Townsville in north Queensland Program and Devonport in Tasmania, JBS Australia has a daily processing capacity of more than 10,000 cattle, 21,000 small stock and 3,000 pigs. With a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of food safety, vailable to students planning to enrol or are already enrolled animal welfare, product quality and across the Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Programs to customer service, JBS Australia has study in 2017, the Marcus Oldham Scholarship Program offers developed an enviable reputation A as the leading supplier of Australian 33 scholarships and bursaries. Individual scholarships range from beef and lamb products around the $5,000 to $30,000 with a total value of approximately $300,000, . world. Today, JBS Australia exports Information on the scholarships and Western Australia. It is the to more than 80 countries while is available on the Marcus Olham only association of independent also maintaining significant market website. I encourage you to livestock and property agents in share in the domestic beef and recommend the Scholarship Australia. lamb market. Program to anyone you know who rma network is a significant force JBS Australia employs more than may be looking to study at Marcus in agriculture with a combined 8,500 people across Australia in Oldham in 2017. turnover in excess of $8.5 billion. a wide range of specialist roles to It is important to remember that The rma network of independent ensure their customers enjoy the scholarships are not necessarily livestock and property agents highest quality and consistency of awarded to the most academically is extremely well resourced, product every day of the week. gifted person. A passion for their offering all facets of livestock sales Valued at $10,000, this scholarship chosen industry, aptitude, personal including fat, store, live export and is on offer to a 2016 First Year qualities and experiences are also stud, using a range of marketing Agriculture (Farm Management) very important selection criteria. options, including all associated student who will work with JBS services such as transit insurance. Application closing dates for many Australia during his/her Industry Placement (Second Year), and will of the 2017 scholarships are in the Valued at $10,000, this scholarship assist with tuition fees in their Third last week of August 2016. is on offer to a 2016 First Year Agribusiness student to assist with Year of the Agriculture Program. I sincerely thank our supporters, his/her studies in 2017. For further information on JBS many of whom have been with us Australia contact Mark Inglis FM 92 for some time, and I am pleased For further information on rma on 03 9315 1299. to welcome two new sponsors network contact Bernie Grant of scholarships commencing in Agrib 93 on 0417 712 144, or Colin Hacking 2017: Rural Marketing Agents (rma Michael O’Brien (General Manager) Scholarship Coordinator network) and JBS Australia. on 0438 430 527. Marcus Assist JBS Australia is the largest meat Scholarships, bursaries and Established in 1994, rma network is processing company in Australia a company owned by the members and a division of JBS, the largest deferred payment plans for the benefit of those businesses animal protein processing company through our Marcus Assist and their branch offices. With 140 in the world working in the areas initiative provides students offices and 750 personnel, rma of food, leather, products for with fee support during their network members are found in pets, biodiesel, collagen, cans and study at Marcus Oldham. Queensland, New South Wales, cleaning products. It is owned by Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia the Batista family.

Apple & Pear New Horizons Scholarship

Horticulture Innovation Australia and APAL have College Diploma of Agribusiness course application partnered with Marcus Oldham College to offer young form, and satisfy the course entry criteria. people in the Apple and Pear industry an opportunity Further information is available on the Marcus to secure one of two $10,000 scholarships toward Oldham website or contact Colin Hacking, completing a Diploma of Agribusiness to be undertaken Scholarship Coordinator on 03 5247 2927 or in 2017. [email protected] Applications are to be received at Marcus Oldham College no later than 5pm AEST on Thursday 30 June 2016. Students must also submit a Marcus Oldham MOCOSA April 2016 35 The Network Marriages Charlie Buchanan FBM 06 recently married Elsie Marshall on the 4 of March 2016. Their country wedding was celebrated at Elsie’s parents’ property near Burren Junction, NSW. Engagements [email protected] Ryan Johnston DipAgrib 14 recently announced his engagement to Anna Deery. [email protected]

Henry Moxham FBM 12 and Rosie McClymont BBus(FM) Holly McDonald HBM 09 & BBus(Agrib) 12 became 13 were married in October 2015 in the garden at Rosie’s engaged to Jeff Tucker from Robe SA, on 4 March parents’ property near Goondiwindi NSW. 2016. Holly and Jeff have built a home at Port Lincoln Harriet Moxham EM 15 graced the Bridal Party, and on the Eyre Peninsula SA and have marriage plans for guests included Rob Sizer, Tim Clay, Nick McNamara, 8th April 2017. Andrew Laidlaw, Wil Sauer, Sam Archer, Stuart Tait, [email protected] David Chirnside, Tim Bateman, Leah Morrison all Christopher Turnbull DipAgrib 13 after being home for BBus(FM) 13, Charlie Wythes BBus(Agrib) 15, Rendall a year and a half at “Lansdowne” Tambo QLD, met a Groat, Harry Webster, George Pagan, Archie Fletcher, local girl who had been in the district working for seven Alex Norman all FBM 12, Alexandra Purcell BBus(Agrib) years on a Santa Gertrudis stud. He had only heard of 15, Sarah Wilson, Alex McAuley DipAgrib 10, Harley Katie Cann who is originally from Tara in QLD, but had Mace DipAgrib 11, Georgie Thompson BBus(Agrib) never met her..…until the local stock show in April last 12, Dan Korff BBus(FM) 12 and Lachy McClymont year, and on her birthday on the 12th of March this year, DipAgrib 08. they announced their engagement. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Births

Rob BBus(FM) 09 and Tara Hindson Hawkins BBus(FM) 09 welcomed Isabelle Anne Hawkins Hindson born on Burke Reschke FM 90 and his wife, Serena, are 14 January 2016, 7lbs 3oz and 49cm, at the Naracoorte delighted with their two little daughters, Amelie 2 and Hospital SA. Rob and Tara live near Neuarpurr SA. Axelle born in December 2015. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 36 MOCOSA April 2016 Will Ronald BBus(FM) 11 and Carmen Ahern Hamish Shannon BBus(Agrib) 11 and Chloe Matchett BBus(Agrib) 13 were married on Saturday 19 September BBus(Agrib) 11 celebrated their marriage on 19 March 2015 on Will’s family farm “The Point” Quirindi NSW, 2016 at Hamish’s farm “Quondong” Cudal NSW. where they are now living. Some of their wonderful Marcus guests were Jessica Skilbeck BBus(Agrib) 10, Marcus friends were in the bridal party including: Zac George Clark, Byron O’Keefe, BBus(Agrib) 11, Adam Kenman BBus(Agrib) 13, Chloe Shannon Matchett Gunthorpe DipAgrib 08, Jo Klein FBM, Georgie and BBus(Agrib) 11, Sam Chaffey BBus(FM) 11 Will Thomson BBus(Agrib) 12, Sam Chaffey, Steffi Chaffey Fletcher FBM 10. Hurse BBus(FM) 11, Dan Korff BBus(FM) 12, Carmen Other Marcus guests included Dan Korff BBus(FM) Ronald Ahern BBus(Agrib) 13, Will Ronald, Matt 12, Georgie Thomson BBus(Agrib) 12, Lachie Cossart Donovan BBus(FM) 11, Angus Gunn FBM 10, Zac AssDegAgrib 10, Angus Gunn, Al Marshall, Tom Kenman BBus(Agrib) 13, with apologies from Will Gorman all FBM 10, George Clark BBus(Agrib) 11, Matt Treloar DipAgrib 11 and Sasha King DipAgrib 08. Donovan, Steffi Chaffey Hurse BBus(FM) 11, Hamish Chloe’s kelpie, Gypsy the wonder dog, didn’t mind Shannon BBus(Agrib) 11, Tim Chaffey BBus(FM) 09, being decked out in a colourful tutu around her neck Sarah Fletcher Bassett and Waldo Thompson DipAgrib and, therefore, insisted on featuring in the photos! 07 and Harry Carter BBus(FM) 12. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The Editor acknowledges Edwina Robertson Photographer

Glenden Watts BBus(FM) 12 and Ebony Driscoll chose the backdrop of the Watts’ farm ‘Glengower’ at Yeungroon VIC for their wedding ceremony and Chris Warrick BBus(FM) 09 who lives in Horsham VIC, reception on Saturday 20 February 2016. Dining and married Brooke Davies also from Horsham, on Saturday dancing under the stars, the guests, including Damien 20 February this year. Their ceremony was held in the Kelly, Harry Carter BBus(FM) 12, and Jack Dunmill beautiful nearby Grampians. Among the several Marcus FBM 11, helped the happy couple step out into their friends was Tim Chaffey BBus(FM) 09 who supported married life which started with their honeymoon at the Chris in the Bridal Party. Whitsundays QLD. [email protected] [email protected] MOCOSA April 2016 37 Alex Norman FBM 12 and Alexandra Purcell BBus(Agrib) 15 were married on 19 March 2016 at St Nicholas Church, Tamworth NSW followed by the and Meg Daniher celebrated John Durham FBM 08 reception at Tangaratta Vineyard. their marriage in Melbourne on 28 November 2015. The Ceremony was at St Thomas Aquinas Church in South The bridal party was Joe Norman AssocDegFBM Yarra, with the Reception at ‘The Terrace’ in the Royal 14, Monique Currant, Chris Gooch, Cherie Johnson Botanical Gardens. BBus(FM) 13, Archie Fletcher FBM 12 and Alexandra Webster BBus(Agrib) 14). Bridal Party L - R: Hamish Barclay AssocDegAgrib 10 Groomsman, Marney Curtin, Greg MacKay BBus(FM) Joining in the celebrations were Jack Schwager 10 Groomsman, Nat Fanariotis, Meg Durham, John BBus(Agrib) 14, Kayla Davison BB(Agrib) 12, Stuart Tait Durham, Bridget Coulton, Ed Durham AssocDegFBM BBus(FM) 13, Ian Archer AssocDegAgrib 15, Hamish 14 Best Man, Jane Daniher, Mick Durham. Brett BBus(Agrib) 13, Chloe Mahar GradDipAgrib, Paris Zilm AssocDegAgrib 15, Henry Moxham FBM 12, Rosie Among the guests were Will Mercer BBus(FM) 12, Tim Moxham McClymont, Rob Sizer BBus(FM) 13, Dougal Kelly AgriB 93, Wal Dunsdon, Rich de Fegely, Leigh Hill FBM, Rendall Groat and George Pagan FBM 12. Fuller, Dave Driver, Tom Coulton, Will Coulton all FBM 08, James Rae DipAgrib 05, Alex Corlis DipAgrib After their honeymoon in Hawaii, they were back in time 09, Rob & Tara Hindson, Tom Ellis, Lachie Hood, Jim for cotton picking! Alex and Alexandra live on the family Teasdale all BBus(FM) 09, Lach McClymont John property “Yarra Brae”, Gunnedah NSW. Alexandra works Ryan, Lachie Bull all DipAgrib 08, Nikko Lord FBM 10, as an analyst for NAB Agribusiness Gunnedah. Scott Dixon FBM 02 BBus(AM) 07 and Ned (Anthony) [email protected] Kelly FBM 85. [email protected]

Cecelia Archer FBM 13 and Tom Woolley were married on 6 February 2016 before family and friends at Woolmers Estate in Longford TAS with which her family holds strong historical connections as part of the Archer family.(Cec’s grandad informs her that she is the 7th generation of the Archer family.) The hot summer day was greatly enjoyed by the guests Clare Belfield BBus(AM) 02 married Michael Sillett at including graduates Katherine Reed EM 13, Sam Archer Pearl Beach NSW in March 2015. Special mention goes (brother) FBM 15, John O’Hare FBM 13, Andrew Fisher, to Will Hobbs FBM 01 who was the most amazing MC Nicolle Harley, James Hillcoat, Robert Binks, Kynan at the reception! Clare and Mike have settled in Orange Onions, Peter Kelly, Amber Ladyman all BBus(Agric) NSW where Clare is an Agribusiness Manager with NAB 14, Jade Dunston DipAgrib 15, Georgie Broome HBM Agribusiness. 11 and Knox Heggaton, FM 83. [email protected] [email protected] 38 MOCOSA April 2016 Charlie Wythes BBus(Agrib) 15 and Leah Morrison BBus(Agrib) 13 were married on Easter Saturday, 26 March 2016 at a 4pm ceremony which was held at Leah’s home town of Hay NSW. The Ceremony was held on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River at “Bidgee Bend” and the Reception took place under the stars at the Bishops Lodge Historic House and Rose Garden. The Bridal Party included Claudia Fox AssocDegAgrib 15, James McManus BBus(Agrib) 15 and William Macalpine DipAgrib 09. Jessica Skilbeck BBus(Agrib) 10 an usher and the drivers included Ben Skerman AssocDegAgrib 12. Guests included Harry Webster, Ed Harris FBM 12, Eloise Haire BBus(Agrib) 14, Henry Moxham FBM 12, Rosie Moxham McClymont, Andy Laidlaw BBus(FM)13, Katie Turner, Nick Milliken, Andrew Newell DipAgrib 11, John Porter FBM 11, Toby Hammond, Georgie Thomson BBus(Agrib) 12, Hamish Brett, Jess Green Bauer BBus(Agrib) 13, Angus Gilmore FBM, Matthew Donovan BBus(AM) 08, Tom Dying, Millie Terbutt DipAgrib 13, Alistair Macdonald DipAgrib 14, Lachie Lynch, Tom Oldfield, Mark Brett BBus(Agrib) 15, Olivia Conway, Alana Pittard, Richie Inglis BBus(Agric) 14, Ed Nankivell and James Graham AssocDegAgrib 14. Charlie and Leah are living in Griffith NSW where Charlie is an analyst at Commonwelth Bank Agri and Leah is the Communications and PR Officer for Ricegrowers Association in Leeton. [email protected]

Stuart Johnston FBM 02, on 22 November 2014 married Hannah Millwood from Launceston TAS in the Chapel at Launceston Church Grammar School followed by the Reception on a property in Westbury. Stuart was assisted by Anthony Mulcahy FBM 02, Crosby Youl FBM 14, Andrew Kettlewell FBM 02 and David Bufton BBus(AM) 03. Guests included Stuart Bush FBM 02 (MC), Richard Johnston FBM 98, Sarah Johnston, Simon Fisher FBM 02, Richard McShane FBM 00, Michael Graham AssocDegAgrib 10, Tom Ellis Snr FM 74, Lachlan Polkinghorne FM 80 and David Goodfellow (Lecturer). [email protected] Marcus All Over

Burrumbuttock Hayrunners Although a second hay run delivered much needed hay and support this April, the Marcus Oldham College Old Students Association supported the Burumbuttock NSW to Windorah QLD Hay Run which departed on 7 January 2016. Our bright banner, displayed by Principal Dr Simon Livingstone FM 87 and MOCOSA President, James Bufton FM 94, was tied to one of the 120+ trucks as a show of support for the drought- stricken farmers. MOCOSA April 2016 39 Auckland City. For the past eight years she has worked with Fruitfed Supplies and PGW Wrightson in a rep support and customer service role. [email protected]

At a fundraiser for men’s health issues, a mini reunion of the Class of ‘83 honoured the occasion with a “Geelong Last November the Birregurra Gardeners’ Group Gentlemen’s Lunch”. travelled to Hobart TAS to admire gardens in the area. Keen gardeners and graduates in the group are: Bruce L-R: Peter Stephens (Stevo/Koala), Geelong, Knox Wilson FM 71, Ian McMichael FM 67, Sam Inglis FM 66 Heggaton (Knoxy/Crowie), Perth TAS, Tony Riggs and Rod Knight FM 67. (Skeeta), Adelaide SA and Andrew Sleigh (Slugger), [email protected] Jerilderie, NSW. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Peter Hansen FM 78 lives in Melbourne and has just had his second volume of poetry published by Ginninderra Press. It is a collection of work from his years on the land in western New South Wales, his time in London and remote Wales (yes, there is such a thing) and the shock of returning to live in suburban Hawthorn which, he says, is no longer the place of his youth! The volume titled ‘Consider the Snail’ is available through Amazon and The Book Depository. [email protected] Kriston enjoying the atmosphere at Royal Ascot with fiancé, Martin Feehan. Belinda Howard HBM 08 had a little break from Kriston Harris HBM 08 was previously working at working in the horse Coolmore Stud in the Hunter Valley NSW as the industry to focus on real Senior Stud Secretary. During this period, she started estate, however, Belle was studying graphic design part-time through Charles lured back to her real love Sturt University with a view to eventually starting her – the racing industry - and own equine based design and photography business. accepted the exciting role as Racing Manager with Last July she was presented with the opportunity to Triple Crown Syndications. join Scone Equine Hospital as their IT Coordinator, Belle is an ambassador which was a hard decision to make, but due to its for the Marcus Oldham location and the opportunity to progress with her Equine Program. degree, she found it difficult to turn down. Kriston’s key [email protected] roles in this position initially were mainly project based, including the establishment of the new intranet called Alana Pittard BBus(Agric) 14 holds the position Pulse, assisting in the development of the new websites of Assistant Manager, Regional Commercial and and, most importantly, overseeing and assisting the Agribusiness at ANZ Bank in Griffith NSW. With a strong implementation of a new client database management interest in the Young Farmers organisation, Alana is system. Chair of the NSW Young Farmers Riverina Branch. Along with these responsibilities, she also designs [email protected] adverts and supplies artwork as required, updates Leila Norton HBM 92 lives in New Zealand with Malcolm the websites, manages the intranet and also assists and daughter, Karla, near Kumeu - 25 km north-west of Dr Angus Adkins with his Hong Kong Jockey Club 40 MOCOSA April 2016 Veterinary paperwork as required. As Kriston’s role efficient and productive by the adoption ofnew has progressed over the past six months, she will technology and a sound business management focus. now be heading in a slightly different direction with Over the last 12 months he has developed and run her title changing to Communications and Marketing many grower workshops in South Australia on Coordinator where she will be focusing more on their ProductionWise, an online crop management platform intranet and websites and tying the clinics more tightly that allows farmers to make better management under the one banner of the Scone Equine Group. decisions through the use of digital technology. Scone Equine Hospital is one of the largest vet practices David and Marcia recently celebrated 30 years of in the Southern Hemisphere and also own the Equine marriage and last year welcomed their first grandchild, Podiatry & Lameness Centre, Avenel Equine Hospital, Lucy. Tamworth Equine Hospital, along with small animal [email protected] practices in Scone, Muswellbrook and Denman. So whilst www.graingrowers.com.au she is based in Scone, Kriston quite frequently assists www.productionwise.com.au their other equine clinics in NSW and interstate with their new software, intranet, design work and websites. She is continuing her study part-time and should have her degree completed by the end of 2017. In January this year, Kriston started her own business part-time called Plan Design Equine. It exclusively provides a service to the equine industry in design and photography and has been successfully ticking over with clients including Triple Crown Syndications, Riversdale Stud and Lincoln Farm to name a few. She also covered Scone Horse Trials as an event photographer. Kriston is really enjoying her new role at Scone Equine. They are a great company to work for and pride themselves at being the best at what they do. [email protected]

Tom Tanner DipAgrib 15 Kate O’Sullivan FM 89 and Council Member shares her was named top auctioneer Kokoda Trek experience. at the Sydney Royal Show 2016. Tom 25, from Quirindi “We are here today, because they were here before us” NSW, took out the Australian “I embarked on a 10-day journey in October 2015 Livestock and Property that was unfamiliar to me – trekking in the jungles of Agents’ Association NSW Papua New Guinea. However, the cause was one that Young Auctioneer title on motivated me so strongly to undertake the challenge. his third visit to the Sydney Royal Show. Representing Firstly, the chance to experience first-hand the historical Davidson Cameron and location where brave Australian soldiers had fought Company, Tom won from a and lost their lives to the Japanese in 1942 on the field of 10 competitors from Kokoda campaign. Secondly, to spread the word and across the State. support ‘Mates for Mates’ - a group that assists returned [email protected] servicemen and women who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome at the conclusion of active service. Tom with runner-up Zac Ede (left). Photo by Amelia Honner of ALPA. Trekking along 96 kilometres of mud and mountain range that is the Kokoda Track, was a feeling of going David Evans FM 93 beyond the books I’d read and actually experiencing from Strathalbyn SA, the terrain, and perhaps the conditions, in which the enjoys his role as the SA Australian soldiers had fought. Regional Coordinator, We began the journey in Port Moresby at Bomana GrainGrowers Ltd, which Cemetery before trekking from Owers Corner, south is to develop and promote along the track to finish at Kokoda in the north. From GrainGrowers’ vision - a this moment on all outside communications (mobile more efficient, sustainable phones, internet, print media) ceased completely for and profitable grains the next nine days. industry for Australian growers. En route we passed historic sites including Imita Ridge, the site of the Australian’s last stand and Ioribaiwa, the He has comprehensive furthest point reached by the Japanese. experience in agriculture and agribusiness across a A memorial service was held at dawn to recall the range of areas including; bravery of our diggers at Brigade Hill, where the farm management, sales and marketing, education Australian’s suffered heavy casualties. Also, a truly and training, grain accumulation and trading and moving experience was the event at dawn at the Isurava is passionate about helping farmers become more Battlefield, where we remembered the achievements MOCOSA April 2016 41 Neighbour Marcus Oldham has a new neighbour! The Epworth Hospital, which has been built on former Marcus Oldham land on our Deakin University boundary, provides a bright new view across the paddock. This ‘state of the art’ hospital will open in July this year. 21 January 2015

and gave gratitude to our diggers and the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. The conditions on the track were mostly dry, and extremely difficult when wet. The temperature ranged from 24-28 degrees under the jungle canopy and up to 32 degrees out in the open areas. The night time temperature went from 18 degrees in the lower regions 17 March 2016 down to 8 degrees in the higher Owen Stanley Ranges. Facilities on the track are very basic. Villages would have a river for washing, no electricity and lighting was from a head lamp or camp fire. Meals consisted of mostly ‘dry stores’ – rice cakes, damper, tinned meats, packaged foods and some local vegetables. You are required to carry a minimum of three litres and fill up your water bottles along the trail. Water purifying tablets were required in all drinking water. Dehydration can become a major issue on the trail, and for this reason it was recommended to use electrolytes and salt replacements. Each day started at around 4am, have breakfast and pack up camp, heading off around 6.15am and walk until around 4-5pm. Then establish camp, have dinner and debrief. Breaks and rests occurred as required, The College is looking lovely normally 10 minutes every 90 minutes. This was largely dependant on how difficult the terrain was and how the group was handling the conditions. Each person carried a personal pack, which weighed approximately 6-8 kilograms – containing water for the day and any medical supplies. A local ‘carrier’ brought a further 12 kilograms of personal items (clothes, sleeping bag, mosquito nets etc.). The carrier would also assist with navigating the difficult river and bridge crossings – which numbered 22! Walking into the village of Kokoda was an experience I can never forget after nine long days of jungle, mosquitos and mountains. However, the opportunity to truly depart from the world’s communications and essential items (no news, phone calls, internet, wine or beer) was unique. To be immersed in the knowledge that others sacrificed their lives so I could live so freely was a liberating adventure.” [email protected] Editor: Kate’s story is fitting for this April edition being a month in which we formally remember the men and women who fought to protect our Country. 42 MOCOSA April 2016 Need to contact someone?

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