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Vision and Mission Vision A united, vibrant and internationally competitive Australian Grains Industry Mission S ingle Vision is a catalyst to lead and drive resolutions on maj or challenges facing the Australian Grains Industry, facilitating


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Vision and Mission

Vision A united, vibrant and internationally competitive Australian Grains Industry Mission S ingle Vision is a catalyst to lead and drive resolutions on maj or challenges facing the Australian Grains Industry, facilitating the strat egic development of sustainable business practices to protect and deliver benefits to stakeholders and consumers.

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Obj ectives

1. Unification Facilitat e and lead industry participants to identify positive synergies and reduce duplication to deliver financial advant ages 2. New and Innovative Technology Identification and utilisation of new and innovative technologies for the growth of the industry 3. Influencing Influencing the dynamics and direction of each specific grain market sector building links along the chain to achieve a cohesive industry 4. Communications Establish a single voice that communicates a consistent message and united approach to Government s, industry stakeholders and the community

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S ingle Vision Grains Australia Proj ects

Currently five key projects selected

  • Infrastruct ure
  • GMO’ s Biotechnology
  • Communications
  • Biofuels
  • Feed Grains

NB: Additional proj ects are being added as they come to fruition,

  • eg. National S

trategy for Grain Hygiene

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S tructure

Single Vision Board CEO

Biotechnology & GMOs Infrastructure Communications Biofuels Feed Grains New Projects
  • An independent organisation funded by GRDC

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The Board & CEO

Grant Latta Murray Rogers (Chairman) Philip Young Ian Mackinnon Selwyn Snell (CEO) Christine Hawkins

  • Former MD/ CEO of AWB Ltd
  • Chairman of QEAC
  • Chairman of AGT
  • Former international manager - Kelloggs
  • Former Chairman of GRDC
  • Chairman of Foundation for Sust ainable Economic Development
  • Executive Chairman of GCM Corp Pty Lt d
  • Deputy Chairman of Export Finance and Insurance Corp
  • Rice Growers Co-op Lt d
  • Member of Australian Competition Tribunal
  • International Agribusiness Consult ant
  • Director of GRDC
  • Former Chairman of AGT
  • Australian Grain producer
  • Former Chairman GRDC Southern Panel
  • Australian Grain producer
  • Former Chairman of Tasmanian Farmer and Graziers
Ag Council
  • S
pecialist Corporate Agribusiness Advisor
  • Former Deputy Chair of GRDC
  • Chairman of GoGrains
  • Associate of Global Foresight Network
  • Business Manager
  • Former MD of BioProspect Lt d
  • Former MD of IAMA Ltd
  • Former President and MD of Zeneca KK Japan
  • Former GM of CropCare Australasia
  • Former President of Avcare
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Location

Cnr Loraine & Ricky Streets P.O. Box 179 Capalaba, Queensland 4157 Mobile: 0407 533 332 Office: 07 3823 3227 Fax: 07 3823 3287 Email: singlevisiongrains@ westnet.com.au Website: singlevision.com.au

singlevision.com.au Factors and forces impacting the Australian Grain Industry

Rapid Change Global Competition Traceability & Segregation Low Returns Storage & Hygiene New varieties & R & D Duplication Biotechnology Crops Costs Challenges to Reputation Slow decision making Cultural Issues Communications Slow adoption of new technology Split directional forces Semi unsynchronised Value Chain Untapped synergies Climate & Water Labour Resources

Australian Grain Industry

Infrastructure Old & New Moratoriums

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Australian Grain Industry Changes

INDUSTRY NOW INDUSTRY 10 YEARS

Australian Grain Industry Australian Grain Industry Domestic food & Feed production International Exporting of Grain Domestic Food & feed usage International exporting of Grain BioFuels Agriceuticals Starch based products

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Industry representation relationships

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Industry Agribusiness linkages

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S ingle Vision Relationship Model

Single Vision

Retailers Producers Grain Marketers Handling & Shipping Manufacturing Wholesalers I n p u t S u p p l i e r s Consumers Research & Development Regulatory Organisations Governments Grower Organisations
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Infrastructure Proj ect

  • Focus on road, rail, ports and storage
  • Review the “ East Coast Infrastructure Paper”
  • Evaluate WA Infrastruct ure
  • Identify Industry needs, canvass and get sign off
  • Understand government policies and plans
  • Identify global best practices
  • Form task force and working groups
  • SVGA position paper
  • Review of logistic costs
  • Use of capital
  • Duplication of costs and asset s
  • State and regional meetings

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Biotechnology crops and GMO’ s proj ect

Situation

  • Biotech will deliver the next step in grow
  • Unification of key industry participant s
  • Consistent policies and messages
  • Lifting of the moratoriums
  • Rigorous and transparent R&D
  • Segmentation, segregat ion and choice
  • Adventitious presence, liability and tolerance levels
  • Labeling
  • Traceability
  • Competitor and commercial activities globally

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Biotechnology crops and GMO’ s proj ect

Objective Build a viable and sustainable case which provides a platform for the development of biotechnology crops and the use of GMO technology to which the industry has ownership and provides an acceptable economic and environment al base to move to commercialisation.

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Biotechnology crops and GMO’ s proj ect

Proj ect Activities and timelines

  • Draft report and present ation

June / July 2006

  • Final reports

August 2006

  • Interim report and results

April 2006

  • Forum wit h government and industry

May 2006

  • Proj ect paper developed ready for industry sign off

March 2006

  • Select taskforce and reference t eams
  • Workshops and meetings wit h key industry organisations

February 2006 Started Done Done

  • Proj ect Commencement
  • Proj ect scope and obj ectives
  • Data collect

January 2006

Status Activity Timeline

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Communications Proj ect

Overview

  • Forums, workshops and meetings
  • Review and reshaping of the S

V task forces

  • Establishment and use of a industry data base
  • Use of ABARE data
  • Website construction for information sharing and feedback
  • Use of the media and PR
  • Education and accreditation programs

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Communications Proj ect

Objectives Establish a communicat ions program and system that effectively provides the industry with up to date news and activities on S VGA’ s key proj ects:

  • To establish a websit e that provides a vehicle for the industry to

communicat e and confirm market expectations

  • Utilise the press, media and presentations to highlight issues, activities and

results

  • Provide effective reporting to the industry
  • Establish communications policies aligned to the industry
  • Bring the industry together through meetings, workshops, forums and

conferences

  • Launch “ S

ummit” meeting for heads of indust ry

  • Establish an event s calendar covering the industry’ s activities
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Biofuels Proj ect

Situation

  • Escalating oil prices and supply issues
  • Understanding supply and economic impacts
  • Cost analysis of biofuels production versus petroleum based products
  • International competitor activity review
  • Identify the Australian Grains Industry’ s role in Biofuels
  • Understanding Federal Government policy
  • Identifying the most efficient Biofuel crops

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BioFuels Proj ect

Objective Understand the global and domestic biofuels markets, how it affect s farmers, what is the government’ s policy and position and what and how does the grain industry benefit from the Biofuels market in the future.

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BioFuels Proj ect

Objectives and Scope

  • Understand the international bio fuels industry
  • What role will the Australian Grains industry play?

– Can it match sugar industry conversion? – Excise issues and competitiveness

  • What changes are necessary to establish a viable industry?
  • Understand the economic impact on the Animal industry
  • The value of By-products
  • Clear understanding of the Federal Government policy
  • Alternative fuel cost s savings for farmers
  • Use of biodiesel

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Does the Grains Indust ry have a Biofuel fut ure?

Reference: Global Foresight Network Feb O6 July O6 Dec O6 July 07 Dec O7 Proj ect scope refined April: Proj ect targets announced at Grains week Discussion paper
  • n current
competitive options, challenges and research issues Development & acceptance of grains Biofuel strategy Recommendations on Technology Regulatory frameworks Economic standards Current, near term & Long term Development of an ongoing and dynamic framework & scorecard that can evolve to take account of constant change &:
  • Communicate current tech
status
  • Advocate appropriate
regulatory frameworks
  • Dynamic economic models
  • July 08
Info gathering on current status Key national & international linkages established Serve as a portal for standards & specification issues
  • Are Biofuels a viable option for the Grains Industry in Australia and/ or globally?

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Do the Growers have a Biofuel future?

Reference: Global Foresight Net work Feb O6 July O6 Dec O6 July 07 Dec O7 Proj ect scope agreed April: Proj ect targets announced at Grains week Assessment of current options & recommendations Assessment of near & mid term
  • ptions &
recommendations Biodiesel strategy published [after consultation] & recommendations
  • n economic,
environmental & regulatory levers

Is Biodiesel use an option for Australian Grain Growers?

Development of an ongoing and dynamic framework & scorecard that can evolve to take account of constant change &:
  • Communicate current tech
status
  • Advocate appropriate
regulatory frameworks
  • Dynamic economic models
  • Serve as a portal for
standards & specification issues

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Feed Grains proj ect

Objective and project scope To understand the dynamics of the market, the increased demand for feed grains and the challenges and key drivers around supply, price, quality and yield

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Feed Grains proj ect

  • Proj ect paper development commences

April 2006

  • Workshops and meetings wit h key industry organisations

March 2006

  • Select taskforce and reference t eams
  • Proj ect scope and obj ectives

February 2006 Started Done

  • Proj ect Commencement
  • Data collect

January 2006 Status Activity Timeline

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Feed Grains Proj ect

Situation

  • Proj ected annual growth for feed grains is 10%

pa for next three years

  • Consistent product supply especially in drought times
  • Price
  • Market demand and faster lead times
  • Import ations and impacts
  • Preparation of a S

VGA position paper