Primary Industry Futures

04/06/2025

⭐ NEW RESOURCE – AgTech Careers!

The AgTech Careers | DPIRD resources offer a unique learning opportunity for Foundation–Year 10 students to explore how agricultural technologies and innovation support Australia’s food and fibre systems 🌾🍎

Developed by PIEFA and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA), these resources showcase diverse career pathways and technologies in agriculture, with a focus on sustainability and the use of digital tools.

📚 Primary (F–6) Resource
Students explore the journey from paddock to plate and fibre from farm to fashion, using tools like VetChip, drones, and satellite imaging. They connect what they learn to real-world applications, culminating in a hands-on career expo where they present posters showcasing key technologies and agricultural careers 🎨🛰️

🔬 Secondary (7–10) Resource
Students explore sustainability and ethics in AgTech careers, conduct case studies, and engage in research-led design. Activities include identifying supply chain roles, investigating real-world AgTech examples, and creating interactive exhibitions featuring roles such as research scientist, irrigation technician and digital agronomist 🧪🍓

🌟 Start exploring these innovative new resources:
🔗 https://buff.ly/WMBfOvt

23/05/2024

Check out this 10-part video series showcasing the diverse career pathways in WA's primary industries🌱

Featuring insights from DPIRD staff and industry experts, the series highlights the exciting opportunities in the sector.

Follow the link to explore the future of primary industries careers!

Career spotlight series covering diverse and rewarding roles within the primary industries in Western Australia. Learn more about training and education path...

20/10/2022

🛎️Don't miss out!
There are still are few spots for the 2023 NAAE Conference if you are interested in attending.
Please register at: https://buff.ly/3T9PrcY

Wilmar are also interested in sponsoring a teacher from a cane growing region (Ingham, Burdekin, Propserpine, Sarina, Mackay, Bundaberg) to attend the conference.
Conference scholarships are open to teachers who are:
- willing to provide Wilmar and QATA permission to publish a news article/case study with their name, school and a photo
- able to attend the entire conference in Toowoomba from January 8th to 12th, 2023

Please email Louise Nicholas to express your interest [email protected]

20/10/2022

📣 WE ARE HIRING 📣

Facey Group are on the hunt for a new dynamic team member to join us as our Agricultural Project Coordinator!

Do not delay … apply TODAY!!
https://bit.ly/3s941FJ

20/10/2022

✨The countdown to 2022 is on! With less than a month to go, we're excited to launch PIEFA's activities.

This year's theme is 'Celebrating Innovation in Agriculture' and in true PIEFA form, we’ll be celebrating all week long with a range of opportunities for teachers to get involved and discover practical skills to enhance student learning around food and fibre. Registration opens soon, so watch this space!

✨Two LIVE Ag Careers Panels: Food and fibre producers and industry representatives will be online to provide information on different career pathways in agriculture
✨One LIVE Teacher PD Webinar: This interactive session will showcase Primezone resources and the Farmer Time program
✨Two Digital Teacher Kits: Downloadable primary or secondary teacher kit with National Ag Day resources

Click on the link to find out more:
https://buff.ly/3CylHQ4

17/10/2022

Following Friday's successful first Career Fundamentals Webinar, you can now register for the second of the Ag Institute Career Fundamentals Webinar Series: https://www.aginstitute.com.au/pd-events/upcoming-events/
The webinar will be held on Friday 11 November 2022 at 12:00pm AEDT.
Mick Hay & Rob Velthuis will present on the topic: Inside Tips for Job Candidates!

17/10/2022

The Australian Dairy Conference (ADC) is heading to Hobart in February 2023. Following the success of previous years, the ADC Young Dairy Scientist Award, proudly supported by Boehringer Ingelheim, will again be offered in 2023. The award is aimed at early-stage career scientists, and nominees must have completed a recognised unit of study within the past five years. Each finalist will be given a complimentary full conference registration to attend ADC plus a travel allowance to the value of $700. Also, each finalist will be offered a pre-conference speaker training workshop with Esther Price, program producer of the Australian Dairy Conference.

An information pack is attached, and the application process is open until Friday, 4th November 2022.

28/09/2022

Did you know we have a wide range of workshops tailored for your rural business, grower group members and farm businesses?

You can find a full list of workshops available for you to host & attend at ruraledge.org.au/programs

For more information, email [email protected]

28/09/2022

Dairy Australia is not only looking to attract current jobseekers to dairy farming, but we’re also looking to the next generation of farm workers.

Our successful Discover Dairy Schools program, which brings the dairy industry into Australian classrooms with lessons on the importance of dairy as part of a balanced diet, will include a new careers attraction resource kit.

Dairy Australia has also formed a partnership with the Careers Department Nationals Schools Tour which aims to widen students’ concepts of careers by bringing industries to them. The Tour will reach over 100 schools and 40,000 students nationally in a face-to-face format over 12 months.

Visit dairyaustralia.com.au/people for more information on how to attract and retain new workers to dairy farms and to access other employment resources.

28/09/2022

Want industry experience? Or just enjoy working outdoors in a team? Kalyx is on the search for summer harvest casuals!
Earn good money whilst learning from our agronomists and field team.
They are a range of positions available including header operators, weigh station operators and grain analysis assistants for our lab. Follow the link to find out more https://kalyx.com.au/careers/

28/09/2022

Do you have the gift of the gab and use it to tell regional WA stories?

The awards categories come with a cash prize and a great opportunity to show your peers what you’ve been up to! Entries are for any work published between 1st June 2021 and 30th September 2022

Click here and apply today- https://ruralmediawa.wordpress.com/home/rmawa-awards/

28/09/2022