Cattle

Young agents thrive under Nutrien training

19 July 2023

Alkira Riley loves helping people. The Nutrien Ag Solutions agent from Leongatha was always keen to get stuck in on the dairy farm run by her parents...

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Future of Agriculture

From 'humble beginnings' to Zanda McDonald Award winner

4 April 2023

Leadership, determination and spirit are qualities that many of the next generation of ag possess, but they’re also what set some exceptional young...

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AgTech

Remote Water Monitoring Revolutionising Operations at Dover Station

7 December 2022

Running two properties plus three motels across two states is no easy feat for the Fleming family, particularly when you add climate variability and...

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Future of Agriculture

Young Lot Feeder recognised for dedication to animal welfare

10 November 2021

Growing up on a cattle backgrounding operation in New South Wales, James Guest never had any doubt his future lay in the agricultural world - he just...

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Future of Agriculture

Where are they now? Catch up with the Rural Ambassador Award winners over the years

19 October 2021

Did you know Agricultural Shows Australia is celebrating 20 years of the National Rural Ambassador Award? To celebrate, we've been catching up with...

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Future of Agriculture

The award-winning farmer who’s blazing a trail for future generations

21 September 2021

Emma Ayliffe is an expert multi-tasker. When the recently crowned Young Farmer of the Year isn’t working her day-job as an agronomist, she’s...

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Future of Agriculture

Meet the young dairy farmer with happy cows, people and a possible stint on Farmer Wants a Wife in his sights

19 September 2021

Nick Mignanelli is a young man on a mission. The third generation dairy farmer has some simple but profound goals; produce happy, healthy cows,...

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Future of Agriculture

Zanda McDonald Award – The learnings and friends from being involved

18 August 2021

With many industry awards, the winners walk away with the accolades and opportunities while the other finalists or even those who apply miss a real...

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Future of Agriculture

Peter Westblade’s Legacy Lives on through the Next Generation

12 August 2021

The Peter Westblade Scholarship honours the legacy of Peter Westblade, a man known for his far-sighted, innovative and successful stud, as an...

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Future of Agriculture

From the Grassroots of Queensland Ag, Meet the 9 Young Rural Ambassadors

11 August 2021

The curtain should be drawing to a close on what would have been an incredible celebration of everything agriculture in the heart of Brisbane....

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Future of Agriculture

Surprise Career Change sees a Win for the Livestock Industry

30 July 2021

Maigan Robertson had her heart set on becoming a doctor for as long as she could remember. Inspired by her GP grandfather, Maigan earned top HSC...

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Future of Agriculture

Click Go the Shears, Girls

14 July 2021

In Australia, just three percent of the shearing industry is made up of women. Eryn Smith is a novice female shearer from the Victorian Highlands and...

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Future of Agriculture

‘Back Yourself’ and Other Words of Wisdom from Women in Agriculture

8 June 2021

Katie Lewis When Tessa Cameron was growing up she didn’t see women at the saleyards. Today, along with fellow livestock assessor Katie Lewis, she...

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AuctionsPlus

Mounted Police’s Loss was Agricultural Industry’s Gain

25 May 2021

If you see Teeah Bungey riding down the streets of Sydney one day with the Mounted Police, you’ll know she’s finally giving her teenage career...

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Future of Agriculture

Four Daughters Driving Innovation in the Beef Industry

11 May 2021

In 2020 as the coronavirus turned the world on its head, one Western Queensland family was left scrambling. Beef producers Karen and Dan Penfold had...

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Future of Agriculture

Zanda McDonald Award Winner Shares Adventures Ahead

28 April 2021

As a young uni student, someone once told Rozzie O’Reilly not to miss any opportunity that comes her way. Get rejected? Pick yourself up and throw...

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