Pioneering Natural Value NAB Agribusiness Calendar 2015 The 2015 NAB Agribusiness Calendar celebrates NAB’s ongoing support for natural value. A healthy economy and healthy environment go hand-in-hand, and natural value is all about taking advantage of new opportunities that arise from an increased focus on natural capital and the environment – whether that be water and energy efficiency or advances in pest and waste management. That’s why NAB has established a Natural Value strategy, which focuses on better understanding and managing our own natural capital risks, and backing businesses to do the same. Australian farmers recognise more than anyone the importance of balancing environmental and sustainability concerns with their business operations. There is no shortage of exciting opportunities ahead as we see Australian agribusinesses increasingly taking advantage of sustainability issues that were once considered solely a risk, and leveraging new business opportunities that arise. Having supported Australian farmers and agribusinesses for over 155 years, we understand the important role our farmers play in the progress of natural value. I’m proud NAB was one of the first banks in the world to sign up to the Natural Capital Declaration to build on our understanding of the value natural capital brings to our economy. As we look to 2015, we wish all farmers a prosperous and successful year, and our team looks forward to working with you to take advantage of the opportunities ahead. Khan Horne General Manager, NAB Agribusiness Cover photo Calendar for 2016 Pangkarra The Maitland family JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 31 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 When you work with 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 the whole system 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 the soil eventually 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 takes care of itself. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 For five generations the Maitland family has grown cereals, legumes and hay on their Clare Valley property. Three years ago, they expanded into manufacturing with a range of stone-milled wholegrain pasta made from their own durum APRIL MAY JUNE wheat. They grow wheat using sustainable practices, such as leaving the S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S previous year’s stubble to feed the soil rather than burning it off. They also 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 focus on managing rainfall as efficiently as possible. Along with seven pasta shapes, they’re now selling flour and lavosh across Australia. Their customers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 appreciate their healthy and completely natural product which can be traced 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 from paddock to plate. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 2015 School Terms JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TERM 1 TERM 2 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S ACT 02/02 – 10/04 ACT 27/04 – 03/07 31 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 NSW 28/01 – 02/04 NSW 21/04 – 02/06 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NT 23/01 – 02/04 NT 13/04 – 19/06 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 QLD 27/01 – 02/04 QLD 20/04 – 26/06 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SA 27/01 – 10/04 SA 27/04 – 03/07 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 TAS 04/02 – 02/04 TAS 20/04 – 03/07 VIC 28/01 – 27/03 VIC 13/04 – 26/06 WA 02/02 – 02/04 WA 20/04 – 03/07 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 30 31 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 TERM 3 TERM 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ACT 20/07 – 25/09 ACT 12/10 – 18/12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 NSW 14/07 – 18/09 NSW 06/10 – 16/12 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NT 20/07 – 25/09 NT 05/10 – 10/12 (Urban schools only) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 QLD 13/07 – 18/09 05/10 – 11/12 (Remote schools only) SA 20/07 – 25/09 QLD 06/10 – 11/12 TAS 20/07 – 25/09 SA 12/10 – 11/12 VIC 13/07 – 18/09 TAS 12/10 – 17/12 WA 20/07 – 25/09 * Northern Territory school term dates will vary for urban and remote schools and NSW school term dates will vary between Eastern and Western divisions. Some dates may be VIC 05/10 – 18/12 student-free days. Note: All public holidays, school terms and featured dates reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)/Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) and are accurate at the time of printing but may be subject to change. WA 12/10 – 17/12 What could be more efficient than using pig manure to power the piggery? January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday DECEMBER FEBRUARY 1 2 3 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 New Year’s Day 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Devonport Cup (Devonport, TAS) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 International Dairy Week Tatura, VIC, 18-22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Australia Day Lake Cargelligo Maiden Ewe Competition Lake Cargelligo, NSW Betta Pork Paul and Dale Brosnan For 37 years Paul and Dale Brosnan have been pioneers of pig farming in be generating electricity from pig manure and other by-products using one Australia. Today, their trademarked Betta Pork brand is recognised for both of the first biogas facilities of its type, then using the waste to enhance the its quality and its provenance. Their 1300-sow piggery has a new breeder soil where they grow their own feed. All five Brosnan children play a role in site which incorporates leading-edge European design and technology to the operation – and they’re all committed to the sustainable, whole-of-farm ensure they exceed market expectations for animal welfare. They will soon approach established by their innovative parents. The bottom line is we find ways to make our cows happy. February Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Royal Hobart Regatta Sungold Field Days Valentine’s Day (Hobart, TAS) Warrnambool, VIC, 11-13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Launceston Cup Canberra Royal Show (Launceston, TAS) ACT, 27 February - 1 March JANUARY MARCH S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 Blackmore Wagyu David Blackmore Good Wagyu beef has a melt-in-the-mouth tenderness that attracts a premium price. manure as an organic fertiliser and has planted carefully- selected paddock grasses to And the quality of David Blackmore’s Wagyu is recognised around the world thanks, reduce dust in summer and mud in winter. He also monitors every stage of the animals’ he says, to a healthy farm and happy cattle. He gives his animals plenty of space – just life to ensure consistent quality. As a result, David’s biggest day-to-day challenge is 25 cows graze on each five-acre paddock – and allows them to build up their own keeping up with the demand for his beef from some of the world’s leading chefs immunity to minimise the need for antibiotics.