Panel | Climate action on farm - one size does not fit all

Join FCA CEO Natalie Collard and a dynamic panel of farmers - Michael Taylor, Georgia Beattie, and Brad Collins - as they discuss climate action through the lens of their diverse operations. Representing grazing, mushroom, and dairy enterprises, the panelists will explore the challenges and tailored strategies shaping on-farm climate resilience across Australia’s agricultural landscape.

About Natalie 

Natalie is a highly-regarded advocate for regional Australia, agriculture, renewable energy, innovation and women’s leadership.
An experienced cross-sectoral executive and board director, Natalie’s most recent role was CEO for Food and Fibre Great South Coast and Quartz Group, where she is an executive coach. Her career highlights include being awarded Telstra Business Woman of the Year – Victoria (Community and Government, 2013) and Woman in Renewables of the Year (2018) for business transformation in dairy and energy respectively. Natalie has spoken at the United Nations, managed over $1.2bn of corporate contracts, negotiated seven bilateral agreements, including Australia’s first treaty with an organisation, NATO, and was previously Chair of Women in Renewables. Natalie’s other career highlights include managing Rural Affairs for the National Farmers’ Federation, and leading Telstra’s Corporate Affairs for Victoria and Tasmania.