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3 hound said:
Geez this is getting repetitive, I support some aspects - I have leather boots for work which are mandatory. Like you made a long response about reducing your impact, that applies to me and others as well. I have gave a list of what I am doing about it. I have said all along we are both hypocrites, I just seem to be aware of my own hypocrisy than you yours.
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I don’t believe I am a hypocrite, I say I want to reduce my impact and that’s what I am doing.

You however say you loath an industry, but you still support it with your dollars, so I will accept your view that you are a hypocrite.

You say you want to reduce your impact, but your way of doing it seems pretty in ineffective, you even admit it’s not likely to succeed.

You are of course free to keep doing what ever you want, as I said though if you truly loath animal cruelty, maybe just continue thinking about it and working out effective ways to stop supporting it.

The answer to slavery wasn’t to think of better ways to treat slaves, it was endings slavery.
 
Value Collector said:
I don’t believe I am a hypocrite, I say I want to reduce my impact and that’s what I am doing.

You however say you loath an industry, but you still support it with your dollars, so I will accept your view that you are a hypocrite.

You say you want to reduce your impact, but your way of doing it seems pretty in ineffective, you even admit it’s not likely to succeed.

You are of course free to keep doing what ever you want, as I said though if you truly loath animal cruelty, maybe just continue thinking about it and working out effective ways to stop supporting it.

The answer to slavery wasn’t to think of better ways to treat slaves, it was endings slavery.
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Slavery hasn't ended, it's alive and well as we speak. More misinformation from someone in a privileged position.

Your other points have already been addressed ad nauseum. This is why vegans get called cultists because you repeat the same blind mantras endlessly and seem out of touch with reality.

Have a nice evening.
 
3 hound said:
Slavery hasn't ended, it's alive and well as we speak. More misinformation from someone in a privileged position.

Your other points have already been addressed ad nauseum. This is why vegans get called cultists because you repeat the same blind mantras endlessly and seem out of touch with reality.

Have a nice evening.
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This is why so many people here have blocked you, because instead of having a proper discussion you try to obscure the conversation with red herrings and purposefully don't dress peoples points.

I think I will join the ranks that have blocked you for a while.
 
Editorial in The Fin:

Cave-in over Ukraine a bad idea​


UN World Food Program estimates that 50 million people around the world are at risk of starvation as a result of Vladimir Putin’s blockade of Black Sea ports adds another grim dimension to his invasion of Ukraine. The WFP notes 20 million tonnes of grain is rotting in silos and commercial vessels around Ukraine, a leading wheat producer. Mr Putin’s onslaught must be stopped. But the impact of the war on grain supplies and global inflation is no justification for Henry Kissinger’s call at the World Economic Forum in Davos for the West to pressure Ukraine into ceding territory to Russia in return for a peace deal.

Dr Kissinger wants Ukraine’s elected government to accept Russia’s illegal 2014 annexation of Crimea and agree to Russian de facto annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk and perhaps Kherson in the Donbas region, where some of the heaviest fighting of the 3½-month war is taking place. After fighting valiantly in defence of their country there is little chance Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his people will agree. But Dr Kissinger is not alone in his views on a peace deal with Mr Putin. The Russian despot has cultivated support among populist right-wing parties in Hungary, France and Italy. US polls show more Republicans dislike Joe Biden than Mr Putin. The New York Times has urged Mr Biden to counsel Kyiv not to “chase after an illusory win”. In any conflict, a negotiated peace settlement is desirable. But Western intervention to persuade Mr Zelensky to submit to Russian territorial demands would play into Mr Putin’s hands, appeasing an oppressive power. It would bolster him to make new demands against neighbouring states in his pursuit of re-creating the Soviet empire. The war is having a significant impact beyond Ukraine. The threat to food supplies and soaring energy costs are alarming. But the world will pay a heavy price if Kyiv is forced to give in to Mr Putin’s demands. As European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in contradicting Dr Kissinger: “Ukraine must win this war, and Putin’s aggression must be a strategic failure.” The West must maintain cohesion in backing Ukraine.
 
Sean K said:
Editorial in The Fin:

Cave-in over Ukraine a bad idea​


UN World Food Program estimates that 50 million people around the world are at risk of starvation as a result of Vladimir Putin’s blockade of Black Sea ports adds another grim dimension to his invasion of Ukraine. The WFP notes 20 million tonnes of grain is rotting in silos and commercial vessels around Ukraine, a leading wheat producer. Mr Putin’s onslaught must be stopped. But the impact of the war on grain supplies and global inflation is no justification for Henry Kissinger’s call at the World Economic Forum in Davos for the West to pressure Ukraine into ceding territory to Russia in return for a peace deal.

Dr Kissinger wants Ukraine’s elected government to accept Russia’s illegal 2014 annexation of Crimea and agree to Russian de facto annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk and perhaps Kherson in the Donbas region, where some of the heaviest fighting of the 3½-month war is taking place. After fighting valiantly in defence of their country there is little chance Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his people will agree. But Dr Kissinger is not alone in his views on a peace deal with Mr Putin. The Russian despot has cultivated support among populist right-wing parties in Hungary, France and Italy. US polls show more Republicans dislike Joe Biden than Mr Putin. The New York Times has urged Mr Biden to counsel Kyiv not to “chase after an illusory win”. In any conflict, a negotiated peace settlement is desirable. But Western intervention to persuade Mr Zelensky to submit to Russian territorial demands would play into Mr Putin’s hands, appeasing an oppressive power. It would bolster him to make new demands against neighbouring states in his pursuit of re-creating the Soviet empire. The war is having a significant impact beyond Ukraine. The threat to food supplies and soaring energy costs are alarming. But the world will pay a heavy price if Kyiv is forced to give in to Mr Putin’s demands. As European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in contradicting Dr Kissinger: “Ukraine must win this war, and Putin’s aggression must be a strategic failure.” The West must maintain cohesion in backing Ukraine.
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Agree that Russia needs to be ground down and take the L.
 
Sean K said:
Editorial in The Fin:

Cave-in over Ukraine a bad idea​


UN World Food Program estimates that 50 million people around the world are at risk of starvation as a result of Vladimir Putin’s blockade of Black Sea ports adds another grim dimension to his invasion of Ukraine. The WFP notes 20 million tonnes of grain is rotting in silos and commercial vessels around Ukraine, a leading wheat producer. Mr Putin’s onslaught must be stopped. But the impact of the war on grain supplies and global inflation is no justification for Henry Kissinger’s call at the World Economic Forum in Davos for the West to pressure Ukraine into ceding territory to Russia in return for a peace deal.

Dr Kissinger wants Ukraine’s elected government to accept Russia’s illegal 2014 annexation of Crimea and agree to Russian de facto annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk and perhaps Kherson in the Donbas region, where some of the heaviest fighting of the 3½-month war is taking place. After fighting valiantly in defence of their country there is little chance Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his people will agree. But Dr Kissinger is not alone in his views on a peace deal with Mr Putin. The Russian despot has cultivated support among populist right-wing parties in Hungary, France and Italy. US polls show more Republicans dislike Joe Biden than Mr Putin. The New York Times has urged Mr Biden to counsel Kyiv not to “chase after an illusory win”. In any conflict, a negotiated peace settlement is desirable. But Western intervention to persuade Mr Zelensky to submit to Russian territorial demands would play into Mr Putin’s hands, appeasing an oppressive power. It would bolster him to make new demands against neighbouring states in his pursuit of re-creating the Soviet empire. The war is having a significant impact beyond Ukraine. The threat to food supplies and soaring energy costs are alarming. But the world will pay a heavy price if Kyiv is forced to give in to Mr Putin’s demands. As European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in contradicting Dr Kissinger: “Ukraine must win this war, and Putin’s aggression must be a strategic failure.” The West must maintain cohesion in backing Ukraine.
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We should fight the Russians to the last Ukrainian, Sri Lankan,etc etc
 
The Australian Global Food Forum 2022

The 2022 Global Food Forum in partnership with Visy and supported by the Wall Street Journal, will return to Melbourne on Wednesday 1 June 2022. The Forum will present a world-class line up of industry experts to debate the critical issues facing Australia’s $150 billion agribusiness sector, and take a look forward to the next 10 years of Australian agribusiness.

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Global Food Forum

Speakers​


Anthony Pratt
Executive Chairman, Visy

Hayley Morris
Executive Director, Morris Group

Brent Eastwood
Chief Executive Officer, JBS Australia

Anna Speer
Managing Director Greenstock, Woolworths

Brett Hosking
Chairman, GrainGrowers Australia

Tess Camm
Managing Director, Signature Beef

David Williams
Managing Director, Kidder Williams

John McKillop
Chief Executive Officer, Hancock Agriculture and S Kidman and Co

Robert Iervasi
Group Chief Executive Officer, Asahi Beverages

Anthony Di Pietro
Chairman, Melbourne Victory Football Club Group CEO, LaManna Premier Group

Darren Thomas
Group Managing Director, Thomas Foods Internationals

Paul Thompson
Managing Director, Select Harvests

Danny Thomas
Senior Director, LAWD Rural

James Schultz
Chief Executive Officer, Green Collar

Kristi Woolrych
KFC Australia

Becs Willson
Managing Director, Proterra (Australia) Agricultural Fund

Michael Simonetta
Chief Executive Officer, Perfection Fresh Group

Steven Cain
Chief Executive Officer, Coles

Barry Irvin
Executive Chairman, Bega Cheese Group

Ken Chapman
Head of Capital Markets, ASX

Michael Whitehead
Head of Food and Agri Insights, ANZ

Darren O'Brien
President Australia/NZ and Japan, Mondelez International

Martijn Wilder
Global Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Pollination Investment and Advisory Group

The Hon Andrew Robb
Chair, Project Steering Committee, Australian Agrifood Data Exchange

Michelle Gortan
Chief Executive Officer, Macdoch Foundation

Arianna Sippel
Senior Manager GrowAg, Agri Futures

Jonathan Brown
Ambassador, Dairy Australia

Markus Kahlbetzer
Chief Executive Officer, BridgeLane

Fiona Simson
President, National Farmers' Federation

Brendan Foran
Chief Executive Officer, Greening Australia
 
JohnDe said:
The Australian Global Food Forum 2022

The 2022 Global Food Forum in partnership with Visy and supported by the Wall Street Journal, will return to Melbourne on Wednesday 1 June 2022. The Forum will present a world-class line up of industry experts to debate the critical issues facing Australia’s $150 billion agribusiness sector, and take a look forward to the next 10 years of Australian agribusiness.

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Global Food Forum

Speakers​


Anthony Pratt
Executive Chairman, Visy

Hayley Morris
Executive Director, Morris Group

Brent Eastwood
Chief Executive Officer, JBS Australia

Anna Speer
Managing Director Greenstock, Woolworths

Brett Hosking
Chairman, GrainGrowers Australia

Tess Camm
Managing Director, Signature Beef

David Williams
Managing Director, Kidder Williams

John McKillop
Chief Executive Officer, Hancock Agriculture and S Kidman and Co

Robert Iervasi
Group Chief Executive Officer, Asahi Beverages

Anthony Di Pietro
Chairman, Melbourne Victory Football Club Group CEO, LaManna Premier Group

Darren Thomas
Group Managing Director, Thomas Foods Internationals

Paul Thompson
Managing Director, Select Harvests

Danny Thomas
Senior Director, LAWD Rural

James Schultz
Chief Executive Officer, Green Collar

Kristi Woolrych
KFC Australia

Becs Willson
Managing Director, Proterra (Australia) Agricultural Fund

Michael Simonetta
Chief Executive Officer, Perfection Fresh Group

Steven Cain
Chief Executive Officer, Coles

Barry Irvin
Executive Chairman, Bega Cheese Group

Ken Chapman
Head of Capital Markets, ASX

Michael Whitehead
Head of Food and Agri Insights, ANZ

Darren O'Brien
President Australia/NZ and Japan, Mondelez International

Martijn Wilder
Global Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Pollination Investment and Advisory Group

The Hon Andrew Robb
Chair, Project Steering Committee, Australian Agrifood Data Exchange

Michelle Gortan
Chief Executive Officer, Macdoch Foundation

Arianna Sippel
Senior Manager GrowAg, Agri Futures

Jonathan Brown
Ambassador, Dairy Australia

Markus Kahlbetzer
Chief Executive Officer, BridgeLane

Fiona Simson
President, National Farmers' Federation

Brendan Foran
Chief Executive Officer, Greening Australia
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Will not be attending, pissed off as I wasn't asked to speak.
Mick
 
divs4ever said:
doesn't look like a popular concept in the current era ( in many nations )

maybe more needs to be disrupted before the restructure
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I don't think most plebeians are even aware of the game TBH.

And the reset Masters will just blame something else when there is more disruption.
 
mullokintyre said:
And it

And just to make it honest, it was not about the money.
I had asked my manager to waive the standard fee, didn't even ask for travelling costs.
Mick
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you probably needed to GIVE THEM money , some 'non-profit ' groups are like that
 
Australia has been good at turning adversity and disadvantage into an opportunity, time to do it again -

"Australia happens to be one of the world’s big ‘food baskets’,” Mr Pratt will tell the forum, being staged in Melbourne."

Time for Australia to step up as Ukraine war causes food shortage: Anthony Pratt

The time has come for Australia to step up to its responsibility to help feed the world in the wake of the shocks and disruptions to the global food system flowing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to packaging magnate Anthony Pratt.

In a speech to The Australian and Visy’s 10th anniversary Global Food Forum in Melbourne on Wednesday, Mr Pratt will laud Australia’s unprecedented food export opportunity in what the billionaire calls a “VUCA world” – one that is “volatile, uncertain, chaotic and ambiguous”.

Ukraine is one of the six so-called “food baskets” that supplies three-quarters of the world’s top food commodities and Russia’s invasion of the country has caused catastrophic disruption to international food supply chains.

The global consulting giant McKinsey has warned that the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine could see 30 million tonnes of international wheat and oil seed supplies disappear in 2022, with flow-on impacts across Africa and other food-fragile regions.

Rabobank warned earlier this month that the war would keep grain and food prices artificially high for at least a year.

“This shortage of wheat, flour and bread risks social unrest like the Arab Spring. Plus the Black Sea is a huge global hub for fertiliser, which will cascade the food deficit to places as far away as Brazil. Fortunately, Australia happens to be one of the world’s big ‘food baskets’,” Mr Pratt will tell the forum, being staged in Melbourne.

“Ten years ago I said Australia had a responsibility to help feed the world – that time has come.

“While a quarter of the world’s wheat, barley and corn are produced in the Ukraine region, fortunately Australian farmers predict record high harvests of wheat, barley and canola – with higher export prices for our produce.”

The historic 10th staging of The Australian and Visy’s Global Food Forum will debate the critical issues facing Australia’s $150bn agribusiness sector and look forward to the next decade of growth.

On Wednesday Mr Pratt will claim that over the 10 years since the first Global Food Forum in 2013, Australian food exports have grown from $29bn to almost $50bn and more than 2000 new food factories have been built across the nation.

The food and beverage sector now makes up 28 per cent of the total value of Australia’s manufacturing output, almost double the next biggest sector. More than 40 per cent of food manufacturing’s 240,000 jobs are in regional Australia.

Mr Pratt will also argue “food as a pharmaceutical” is a huge opportunity for Australia in the Asia-Pacific region, where the booming middle class is demanding better wellness and nutritional products.

“They want the skin of grapes to cure cancer, eating blueberries to boost antioxidants, Greek yoghurt as probiotic for gut health. So our export of safe, nutritious food has become Australia’s greatest contribution to global food security,” he will tell the audience.

The Global Food Forum has also been focused on tackling food waste. Australia wastes an estimated 7 million tonnes of food costing $20bn per year.

One of the nation’s largest food rescue organisations is SecondBite, which was launched in 2005 by former Victorian Liberal Party president Ian Carson and his wife Simone.

In 2011, Coles and SecondBite formed a national partnership which led to a rapid expansion of the organisation’s scale and reach.

According to the supermarket giant’s sustainability and annual reports, Coles has donated record food volumes equivalent to almost 36 million meals to its community partners including SecondBite.

Coles now aims to reduce all its waste to landfill by 85 per cent by 2025, while its rival Woolworths aims to eliminate its food waste to landfill by 2025. Aldi aims to reach the target next year.

“Reducing landfills is one of the most practical, low-cost weapons that ordinary citizens have to fight climate change,” Mr Pratt will say. “Because of methane emissions, landfills emit more greenhouse gases than all of global aviation and, as the Glasgow climate talks highlighted, methane causes 30 per cent of all global warming.

“So tackling food waste not only helps fight poverty and boost farmers’ productivity for better food security, it’s a weapon against climate change.”

DAMON KITNEY
VICTORIAN BUSINESS EDITOR
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and another-y

Singapore is bracing for a shortage of its de-facto national dish, chicken rice, as major supplier Malaysia halts all chicken exports from Wednesday.

Restaurants and street stalls in the city-state are faced with hiking prices of the staple food or shutting down altogether as their supplies dwindle from neighbouring Malaysia, where production has been disrupted by a global feed shortage.

Singapore, although among the wealthiest countries in Asia, has a heavily urbanised land area of just 730 square km and relies largely on imported food, energy and other goods. Nearly all of its chicken is imported: 34 per cent from Malaysia, 49 per cent from Brazil and 12 per cent from the United States, according to data from Singapore Food Agency ....

Malaysia, itself facing soaring prices, has decided to halt chicken exports until local production and costs stabilise. Prices have been capped since February at 8.90 ringgit ($2.80) per bird and a subsidy of 729.43 million ringgit has been set aside for poultry farmers.

Chicken feed typically consists of grain and soybean, which Malaysia imports. But the government is having to consider alternatives amid a global feed shortage.

Lower-quality feed means the birds are not growing as fast as usual, slowing down the entire supply chain, said [a] poultry farmer
 
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