Event
Program
2025 FarmX Program Run Sheet
| Time | Speaker | Room | Speaker | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Registration | ||||
| 8:40am | Welcome & Opening Remarks | ||||
| 9:00am - 9:30am | Saul Eslake | Main Stage | |||
| 9:45am - 10:15am | John Howard (RIC) | Main Stage | Plus One Serve (Justine Coates) | Second Stage | |
| 10:15am - 10:40am | Morning Tea Break | ||||
| 10:40am - 11:40am | The Hub Panel (Pip Courtney, Nigel Kerin, Olivia Lawson, Cam Nicholson) | Main Stage | |||
| 11:55am - 12:25pm | Belle Binder (Left Field) | Main Stage | Telstra Tech (Smart Paddock, Optiweigh, Zetifi) | ||
| 12:40pm - 1:10pm | Luke Chaplain (SkyKelpie) | Main Stage | |||
| 1:10pm - 1:50pm | Lunch | ||||
| 1:50pm - 2:20pm | Food Security AUSVEG (Michael Coote) | Main Stage | Jo Jones (Pinion Advisory) | Second Stage | |
| 2:35pm - 3:05pm | Mike Sylvester (Tas Irrigration) | Main Stage | Karen Thomas (MagrowTec) | Second Stage | |
| 3:25pm - 3:50pm | Telstra Panel (Ben Guransky, David Jochinke, Steph Terry, Fiona Kerslake) | Main Stage | |||
| 3:50pm | Closing | ||||
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Networking Drinks |
What to Expect at FarmX
FarmX is designed for farmers, built with community, and focused on the future. Whether you’re chasing new ideas, looking for real solutions, or just keen to connect with others in ag, this is your space to explore, learn, and take away something useful.
Here’s what your day could look like:
🎤 Keynote Sessions
Hear from bold thinkers and boots-on-the-ground farmers who are tackling big issues head-on. These main sessions will spark ideas and offer grounded insights from people shaping the future of Tasmanian agriculture.
🔍 Breakout Sessions
Pick what matters most to you. With multiple sessions running throughout the day, you can move freely between topics—from business planning and resilience to on-farm innovation and tech adoption.
🧰 Practical, Farmer-Focused Content
This isn’t just theory. Expect down-to-earth, take-home advice you can actually use. Real stories, real tools, and honest conversations about what’s working—and what’s not.
🚜 Interactive Expo
Explore the latest in ag-tech, products, and services tailored to Tasmanian farming. Our exhibitor space is buzzing all day, so you can chat, ask questions, and discover new ways to grow your business.
🤝 Community Connections
FarmX is more than a conference—it’s a meeting place. Catch up with mates, meet someone new, or connect with people who understand the challenges and opportunities you face.
Ready to Make It Count?
FarmX isn’t just another event — it’s a day designed to move your business forward.
Here’s how to make the most of it:
Save Your Seat
Spots are limited. Grab your ticket early and lock in your place.
Show Up Curious
Hear real stories, ask the tough questions, and dive into what matters to you.
Put It Into Practice
Leave with ideas you can actually use — on the farm, in the books, and with your team.
FarmX powered by TasFarmers
FarmX, powered by TasFarmers, is where innovation, knowledge, and connection come together to support the future of Tasmanian farming. Backed by over 70 years of trusted advocacy and industry leadership, TasFarmers is proud to help farmers navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in a changing world.
