Adelaide University Agricultural Students Association

🥑🌾📝2025 AUASA AGM📝🌾🥑

Last Tuesday we held our annual general meeting. We wrapped up another successful year of AUASA and elected our new comittee. Massive thanks to everyone who put there hand up and who was willing to serve on the comittee.

Massive congratulations to everyone elected. Your 2026 committee:

President - Christopher Partridge
Vice President - Abbey Bigg
Treasurer - Angus Stuart
Secretary - Lachlan Frischke
Communications officer - Holly Winkler
Merchandise officer - Kayla Wallis
3rd year reps - Marcus Gibson & Jess Cousins
2nd year reps - Sara Elleway and Ella Ruchs

We wish you all the best very best in 2026!!

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🚨📆MARK YOUR CALENDARS📆🚨

We have an action packed last term coming up, so be sure to have a look at our calendar and clear your schedule for these awesome events!

A reminder to get your Ag Ball tickets!! They close this Wednesday, the 1st of October, and we’re not releasing any more tickets, so be sure to get your tickets asap!!

We are officially less than 24 hours away from Growing the Future 2025!

Please take a look at the information below regarding start time, dress code and entrance for the night.

Get excited for a terrific night of networking and celebrating the future of Agriculture!

Introducing our fabulous panelists for Growing the Future 2025

Nic Kentish is a South Australian agricultural consultant and educator focused on regenerative farming. Raised on a family farm, he specialises in grazing management and soil health. Nic hosts The Warble Podcast and works with Resource Consulting Services to support sustainable farming across Australia.

Gillian Fennell is a South Australian beef producer and advocate based on Lambina Station. As Chair of Livestock SA, she represents over 3,500 red meat and wool producers. Gillian is also a leading agfluencer, using social media to share the realities of farming and promote agriculture. In 2024, she was named one of SA Woman’s “Women to Watch” for her impact on the industry and community.

Alex Howard works with some of the agribusiness sector’s most complex clients. He started out with a Bachelor of Animal Science, specialising in the chicken meat industry, before spending five years in food and ag research. A Master of Finance helped him pivot into banking—proof that careers don’t have to follow a straight line. Alex’s journey shows how embracing change and chasing new experiences can lead to exciting and rewarding outcomes

COULD YOU BE HART'S 2026 RESEARCH INTERN??
Applications for this highly regarded 12-month internship are now open.
We'll teach you everything we know about applied grains research with an extension training component built in, too.
Plus, we'll mentor you in the development of solid work practice skills that will set you up for success.
In this hands-on role, you'll gain experience across our extensive field program that includes a wide variety of research areas.
We'll also foster areas of personal interest when selecting your focus projects for the year. This will provide you with the opportunity to take on a higher level of responsibility and autonomy - all with our full support.
There are plenty of opportunities for collaboration and building your network along the way, too.
Find out more here: https://www.hartfieldsite.org.au/pages/about-us/careers.php
South Australian Grain Industry Trust South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub Adelaide University Agricultural Students Association

Meet our Guest Speaker and Workshop Facilitator

We are thrilled to announce that Allan Parker OAM will be a part of Growing the Future 2025!

Allan is an internationally recognised Micro‑Behavioural Scientist, educator, and expert negotiator. As Managing Director of Peak Performance Development, he specialises in negotiation, organisational change, leadership development, and dispute resolution. He is the co‑author of Switch on Your Brain, The Negotiator’s Toolkit, and Beyond Yes – Negotiating and Networking.

Allan has designed Australia’s first university degree in negotiation, represented Australia at the OECD, and facilitated multi‑party negotiations, including at the United Nations. In 2020, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to business and dispute resolution.

A lifelong learner and endurance athlete, Allan has completed 16 marathons and 11 ultra‑marathons, and continues to explore how behavioural science can drive better outcomes in business and life.

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Make great money during your uni break
Apply your ag studies in a real-world setting
Gain work experience and start a career in agriculture
Explore beautiful regional southern Australia during your time off


Most roles run October 2025 to January 2026, fitting around study commitments.

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Don’t miss your chance to join us this season. Apply now!

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Ticket sales have been extended for growing the future 2025 until the 18th of July.🌱

Growing the Future is South Australia's premier networking event for youth in agriculture.

Tickets are $60 for tertiary students, high school students and for Young Farmers (Under 30 years). This subsidised price is thanks to our industry sponsors! Industry representatives can also purchase tickets for $120. Tickets include a 3-course meal and drinks.

📆Date: Thursday 14st August 2025
🕰Time: 4pm-11pm
📍Location: Adelaide Convention Centre
❗️Ticket Sale CLOSING 18th July
🎫Purchase tickets at the link below

https://auasa.yapsody.com/event/index/850219/growing-the-future-2025

Tickets are ON SALE for AUASA's Growing the Future 2025! 🌱

Growing the Future is South Australia's premier networking event for youth in agriculture.

Tickets are $60 for tertiary students, high school students and for Young Farmers (Under 30 years). This subsidised price is thanks to our industry sponsors! Industry representatives can also purchase tickets for $120. Tickets include a 3-course meal and drinks.

Attendees will be allocated to a Table Sponsor by nominating their interests in the agricultural industry. Purchase your ticket ASAP to secure your top preference!

📆Date: Thursday 14st August 2025
🕰Time: 4pm-11pm
📍Location: Adelaide Convention Centre
❗️Ticket Sale CLOSING 10th July
🎫Purchase tickets at the link below

https://auasa.yapsody.com/event/index/850219/growing-the-future-2025

SAVE THE DATE 📅

Join us at the Adelaide Convention Centre on August the 14th for Growing the Future 2025. Our premier event for networking and a great opportunity for youth to connect to industry.🌾🐮

More information regarding ticketing and the event itself will be posted shortly!