AUSTRALIAN agriculture’s best and brightest are preparing to collaborate, inspire and learn at the upcoming GrowAg Summit in Albury, NSW, on September 21-23.
The event for young ag innovators is described as an opportunity to build the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation managing director John Harvey said the three day think tank was an initiative of the federal Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and RIRDC, with strong support from industry.
“100 delegates from around the country, and from a cross-section of industries, have been selected through a highly competitive application process,” Mr Harvey said.
“They represent a diverse group of thinkers who will come together to explore how technology and innovation are pushing the boundaries of what is possible for Australia’s farming future.”
Mr Harvey said the program was set to challenge traditional views on agriculture. The event will also be a meeting-place for the new generation of decision makers to discuss new technologies and grapple with new ideas, including smart business, leadership and innovation.
Leading industry organisations will share their insights into the future of Australian agriculture, including Westpac Agribusiness, Case IH, Coles and the University of New England School of Environmental and Rural Science.
“The event would not be possible without these key partners and the Rural Research and Development Corporations, who see GrowAg as an important conduit for encouraging young Australian ag innovators and boosting their knowledge,” Mr Harvey said.
Delegates have been selected from across a range of farming enterprises and the agricultural supply chain, including 22 delegates from NSW; 14 from Queensland; 12 from Victoria; three each from the ACT and the Northern Territory; six from South Australia; eight from Western Australia and seven from Tasmania.
Mr Harvey said speakers will be announced in the coming days. CLICK HERE for more information.
GrowAg is also supported by NBNCo, the Indigenous Land Corporation and Rimfire Resources as well as a raft of RDCs including the Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Australian Wool Innovation, Australian Pork Limited, the Murray Darling Basin Authority, Sheepmeat Council of Australia, Wine Australia and Grain Growers.
