Ag Institute Australia (AIA)

Ag Institute Australia SA Division participated in the University of Adelaide’s 2025 Orientation Days, engaging with first year students at both the Roseworthy and Waite campuses. AIA Student Compendium interns took the opportunity to introduce students to the valuable benefits of the Student Compendium and an AIA student membership which gives them an insight into many exciting career pathways, industry connections and industry opportunities. Read more + images from the day here: https://shorturl.at/hvtja #aginstitute #agprofessionals #agstudents #studentcompendium

AIA SA is hosting its March event at The Kensi Hotel, Kensington, Adelaide. Join us on March 25 at 6pm. This event will include the launch of the 2025 Student Compendium with a fresh crop of interns presenting on the new and up to date resource. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gxu-MgTd #aginstitute #agprofessionals #AIAnetworking #studentcompendium

The Ag Institute QLD/NT Division is proud to have been supporting the DPI Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Competition for nearly 30 years. The 2025 focus is on Insects in Agriculture. Schools can enter awards for Plant Science Projects, Art in Agriculture and the Guardians of the Earth Global Bioquest. Entries are open now and close 27 June, with the awards to be announced on 21 August. Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/g9HhiWnD #aginstitute #ageducation #schoolsagcompetition #agindustry

We wish to congratulate Emily Adams, on being recognised in the 2024 RMC (SA/NT) “Best Rural Communicator” Awards with a win and a highly commended. Emily, a 2024 AIA-SA Student Compendium Communications & Social Media Intern, wishes to “bridge the gap between rural producers and the public, fostering understanding, appreciation, and opportunities in agriculture for future generations”. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/g6ReEzsW #aginstitute #agprofessionals #RMCAwards

Congratulations to Bruce Hancock, CAg, who has been awarded 2025 Barossa Citizen of the Year. Bruce Hancock is a man of the land in every sense of the word. From dusty sheep yards to commercial supermarket chains, Bruce has provided 40 years of exceptional service to SA’s agricultural industry. Describing himself as a “generalist in agriculture”, Bruce has worked in many key advisory and industry roles, and says agriculture is as much about people as processes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gspf4rPG #aginstitute #agprofessionals #agindustry

Meet the 2025 cohort of Groundbreakers! The 2025 Groundbreakers program saw five emerging leaders in agrifood, innovation and related industries build their capabilities, skills, confidence and networks. They will present their key message, innovations or research project on the evokeAG. 2025 stage in Brisbane, Queensland. Find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/gZYWDBWC #aginstitute #agprofessionals #Groundbreakers AgriFutures Australia

Calling all Soil Heroes! $20,000 will be awarded to the winner of the 2025 General Jeffery Soil Health Award. Healthy, well managed soil is a vital part of the sustainability and productivity of our agricultural sector and the natural environment. Soils are the basis of food production, food security and human health, and this award acknowledges people who are working to protect, conserve and build the health of our soils. The Award is open to individuals, groups and organisations. Nominations are open and close Monday 31 March 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/dT77KMA #aginstitute #agprofessionals #soilhealth  Landcare Australia

The National Farmers' Federation says that “the impending Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture.” “The possibility of a minority government; global trade uncertainty with Donald Trump at the helm of the US; and the climate targets that are racing towards us, could all have an impact on our sector this year.” Find out more about the issues the NFF is concentrating on here: https://lnkd.in/g5vNT6K4 #aginstitute #agprofessionals #australianag #election25

Third-year animal behaviour student at the University of Adelaide, and AIA member Nicole Rios’ recently completed an internship with the South Australian Dairy Farmers Association (SADA).   “I’m grateful for the opportunities provided by SADA and the AIA Student Compendium, which connected me to this internship and offered invaluable resources for my career development. I encourage students to explore internships like SADA’s and utilise the Student Compendium’s tools to gain industry exposure and build a strong foundation for success in agriculture.”   Learn more about her internship journey here: https://lnkd.in/ghCGhGpB #aginstitute #careersinag #aginternship #australianag 

AgriFutures Australia latest report - Australian extension capacity and capability: A map and a gap analysis – highlights the need for a robust and effective national extension system to support the Australian agricultural industry to achieve impact at a production level. The report recommends long-term improvements can be made by increasing investment in coordinated professional development across the industry and also suggests creating industry-wide mentoring programs and leadership training to establish clear career paths and succession plans to help aid intergenerational knowledge transfer. AIA is a strong advocate providing better support to attract, retain and educate talent in the ag sector, and the report and its recommendations are well worth a read. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gX5zUH3N #aginstitute #agprofessionals #ageducation