One-pagers due 14th November for Australian Association of Animals Sciences (AAAS) Conference
06 November 2025
South Australia is excited to be hosting the 37th Australian Association of Animals Sciences biennial Conference;
• On 13-17th July, 2026
• At Hotel Grand Chancellor, Adelaide
On Thursday, Oct 16th, first year agricultural science students gathered for the AIA-SA division’s Lunch N Learn – Research as a Career event at the Roseworthy Campus, supported by the South Australian Drought Hub (SADH). Approximately 60 students were in attendance after collecting & analysing samples from their field trials in the morning. The event aimed to highlight “planting the seed” to get students to start thinking about a potential future career in research and reminding them of its importance in informing consultants and industry.
Student tour showcases the diversity and innovation of South Australian agriculture
06 November 2025
First-year Agricultural Science students from the University of Adelaide recently embarked on a four-day field tour across South Australia, exploring a wide range of agricultural enterprises spanning the Southeast, Mallee, and Riverland regions. The trip offered students valuable, hands-on exposure to contrasting production systems and highlighted how technology, environment, and management strategies interact across industries.
AIA’s National Student Compendium Draws Strong Interest at APEN 2025
23 October 2025
Ag Institute Australia (AIA) made a powerful impression at the 2025 Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) Conference in Brisbane, where Jordan Norman, AIA Student Compendium Project Officer, delivered a Soapbox presentation titled “The Student Compendium: Building a national digital platform to connect students to primary industries and industry to students.”
Ag Educators Unite: Empowering Teachers to Inspire the Next Generation at ATASA
19 October 2025
Agriculture teachers from across South Australia came together at the 2025 ATASA Conference to connect, collaborate, and share innovative ideas that support the future of ag education. Among the standout sessions was a dynamic workshop presented by Ag Institute members, who introduced and explored the use of the Student Compendium which is a practical resource developed to help teachers connect students with real world.
AIA Members Lead the Conversation at the 2025 APEN Conference
19 October 2025
Ag Institute Australia (AIA) members from across the country were out in force at the 2025 Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) Conference in Brisbane, engaging in a week of professional development, innovation, and collaboration in agricultural extension.