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Joerg Ellmanns
Chairman and Senior Bayer
Representative
Bayer Australia and
New Zealand
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Presentation Synopsis
The Australian agricultural market is one of the most environmentally challenged markets in the world due to volatile weather patterns, poor soil nutrient conditions and a severe shortage of water for irrigation. At the same time, Australian agriculture faces an ever-increasing demand for affordable and high quality food, feed, fibre and energy crops and Bayer CropScience believes innovation is a key driver in dealing with these challenges.
However, sustainable development is not just about addressing environmental challenges. It is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. As such, sustainable development encompasses three key areas: economic growth, social equity and environmental protection. Bayer CropScience, by partnering with the world’s best research institutions, is actively addressing all three areas of sustainable development both globally and in Australia.
Background
Mr Ellmanns was appointed Senior Country Representative for Australia and New Zealand in November 2009 and took on the role in addition to his existing position as Managing Director for Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd. The role of Senior Country Representative involves overarching responsibility for the entire Bayer Group within Australia and New Zealand; a business that includes around 900 employees and an annual turnover of A$728 million. Originally from Burscheid, Germany, Mr Ellmanns and his family have been living in Melbourne since 2008, when he first made the move from Europe to take up his role with Bayer CropScience. His Bayer career has spanned over 20 years and seen him working across the world: in Belgium, the Netherlands and South Africa. |
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Dr Bruce Lee
Director
Food Futures Flagship
CSIRO
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Presentation Synopsis
To be released
Background
Dr Bruce Lee joined the Flagship program as Director of the Food Futures Flagship in January 2004. Dr Bruce Lee is the Director of the CSIRO Food Futures National Research Flagship. As Director, Dr Lee provides science and business development leadership to a team of more than 250 leading research scientists and technical staff with skills in many diverse areas of scientific research. More |
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David Hudson
Managing Director
SGA Solutions Pty Ltd |
Presentation Synopsis
David will present on the impact that biotechnology derived crops will have on the agri-business value chain, and new innovative technologies that have been developed and proven to contribute to the prosperity and sustainability of Australia’s agri-business sector.
Background
David Hudson has extensive experience in Australian agriculture, having held a number of research, marketing and management roles with Monsanto Aust. Ltd. between 1982 and 2004. During the early years in Monsanto David was focused on the development and adoption of conservation tillage systems for broad acre crops and pastures. Following on from this early work David was actively involved in managing the commercialization of plant biotechnology products into the Australian and global markets, most notably in leading the effort to introduce Roundup Ready canola. More |
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