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IOA 2022 Hector and Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture by Ian McClelland

12 Oct 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

It is important to recognise where we have come from as farmers, and celebrate our progress so far. Much has been achieved.

Where are we now?
Dryland farming was once about cultivation: there was no other way. Today, those old assumptions are long gone. Farmers have benefited greatly from science and technology. We have many new crops to plant, an advanced understanding of farming systems research, and can now make informed on-farm decisions
based on history, data, weather forecasts and individual expertise. Even so, the future poses many challenges, including the impact of climate change, and significant gap between potential and actual yields based on water-use efficiency. We need greater accountability than ever before. We need to be innovative, receptive to change and ready to approach from a different
perspective. Farmers continue to believe in their role as food producers and remain committed to their chosen way of life.

This year marks the 28th Hector and Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture. The inaugural event was held in 1966. The lecture is held in honour of the late Hon Hector J Stewart, MLC and
his son, the late Mr Andrew M Stewart, both Wagin wool growers. Mr Stewart Jr was President of UWA’s Guild of Undergraduates in 1929 and twice Dean of UWA’s Faculty of Agriculture

Organiser

UWA
Phone
(08) 6488 1650
Email
ioa@uwa.edu.au

Venue

Bayliss Lecure Theatre
UWA
Perth, WA 6000 Australia
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Phone
08 6488 4717