Inspiring the next generation of young women in agtech-innovation
AgriBusiness Connect has partnered with CQUniversity on the GrowHer program, a project aimed at transforming the future of agriculture, equipping female students across years 7-12 to gain skills, mentoring, and industry connections for ag-tech careers.
Young women across regional Queensland are invited to achieve their agriculture dreams and be part of the ag-tech revolution set to grow Australian food and fibre production by $20 billion a year.
AgriBusiness Connect’s Agtech & Logistics Hub Manager Owen Williams said the GrowHer Program is crictical for inspiring the next generation of leaders in ag-tech innovation.
“AgriBusiness Connect is thrilled to partner with CQUniversity on GrowHer. By providing access to mentoring, skills development and industry connections, GrowHer is creating pathways for these young women to drive innovation and shape the future of food and fibre production,” he said.
Over three years, the GrowHer project will support 450 female participants to innovate, collaborate, and lead in agriculture’s tech-driven future, supported by Advance Queensland funding.
Dr Jaime Manning, Senior Lecturer in Agriculture at CQUniversity, said participants will form teams to tackle real agriculture challenges, and design ag-tech solutions.
“You don’t need to have a background in farming, or even a lot of experience with technology-GrowHer is a chance to get first-hand insight into the industry, then share your fresh ideas about improving productivity and sustainability through ag-tech,” she said.
“The future of our food production is something that affects us all, and this is a great opportunity to inspire regional young people to be part of the huge transformations in Australian agriculture.
“GrowHer will ensure young women are equipped to thrive in the world of ag-tech- it’s the gateway to shaping the future of agriculture.”
Students, schools and industry mentors can learn more and apply at the GrowHer website. GrowHer is proudly supported by Advance Queensland, as part of the Regional Enablers Program.
GrowHer is proudly supported by Advance Queensland, as part of the Regional Enablers Program.
