CVAF

2015 The Business Of Agribusiness- Newbridge

• Joint project between the Loddon Shire and CVAF
• Focus on future markets, agribusiness progress, producer stories, water, access to markets and investment, government directives, agribusiness innovators
• Connecting the agribusiness community

2014 6th International Conference on World Class Sustainable Cities- Kuala Lumpur (A focus on effects on and inclusion on peri-urban space and rural regional opportunities)

• Connecting Rural with Regional 
• Diverse economies are resilient and forward economies
• Transitioning Cities- from rural to urban (relationships with citizens and communities)
• Creating accessible and connected cities including a focus on fresh produce & farmers markets in cities

2014 Developed Delegation to International Agriculture Congress- Malaysia

• 5 Delegates from agribusiness industry, local government and education
• Key in market meetings with trade relations government officials
• Developed formal dinner with Victorian Director for Trade and Investment SE Asia
• Attended 3 days conferencing
• Networking with 250 delegates from across the world- key learnings and relationships developed
• Key relationships with Malaysian and Indonesian Universities
• Meetings with investment and trade negotiators from across the region and globe

2014 Summit- Food Boom Summit: Growing the Value Chain to Asia

• Joint project with Victorian Agribusiness Council
• Sellout- 175 delegates
• 14 Key note speakers from government, industry, education and production
• Confirmed networking led to trade negotiations between delegates to delegate and delegate to speaker
• Ongoing discussions for investment proposals
• Increased inter-connectedness across region leading to investment and trade opportunities
• Estimated Economic Impact: $250,000+

2014 Super Trade Mission into South East Asia

• Secured key contacts for market development
• Invited SEAsian importer to visit our region resulting in trade discussions with meat and fruit and vegetable producers
• Linked Central Vic agribusiness with Singaporean investor and distribuitor seeking to build fresh produce business into Indonesia
• Linked wine importer with multiple local wineries for export discussion
• Invited TWO importers and distributor to present at Bendigo Summit- Accepted
• Estimated Economic Impact: $125,000