Tue 31 Mar 2015 @6.30pm
CHRIS RUSSELL MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE and AGRIBUSINESS
at the SYDNEY ROYAL EASTERSHOW
Chris Russell Medal of Excellence Presentations and Agribuzz Event
AIA is offering a great deal to be part of the excellence in Agriculture!
Tuesday 31st March 2015
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Excellence in Agriculture Day
In conjunction with Farm Writers Australia
HIGHLIGHTS:
Chris Russell Medal of Excellence
A prestigious State Award for undergraduate students who are completing their agriculture, natural resource management and/or animal science studies and are undertaking a research project as part of their studies. NSW Student finalists will be delivering presentations with Chris Russell presenting his insights into his vision of agriculture in to the future.
Farm Writers Agribuzz
Following the presentations guests will be invited to attend the Agribuzz event. Agribuzz is a great opportunity to hear from a guest speaker and network with other professionals in agriculture. For more details go to: https://nswfarmwriters.org.au/site/index.php
Tickets for the event will include entry to the Show, light refreshments to accompany the student presentations and entry to the Agribuzz event.
DATE:
Tuesday 31st March, 2015
TIME:
All day access to the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
3:00pm registration.
3:30pm presentations commence.
Agribuzz event will commence at 6:30pm following the presentations.
VENUE:
Pearson Room, The Dome, Sydney Showground, Sydney Royal Easter Show
Afterwards at the Main Arena for the Agribuzz event. MAPS BELOW.
COST (GST Incl.):
AIA member: $50
AIA non member: $60
Tickets for entrance to the show will be available for pick up at the main entrance gate.
Please note that studentsare eligible for a free AIA membership, allowing them to receive the discounted rate. Click here for more membership information.
REGISTRATION:
Please note REGISTRATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED - all places have been filled.
Chris Russell Medal of Excellent
Chris Russell
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
Trained as an agricultural scientist and specialising in conserved fodder and intensive cattle feeding, Chris has spent the last thirty years working in various technical and commercial roles in over 30 countries including a UN sponsored mission to Mongolia to help the nomadic herders adapt to a privatised economy after the collapse of the USSR in 1992. As long standing Fellow of the AIA Chris was invited to be an integral part of the NSW State Award. He will be presenting his insights in to his vision of agriculture in to the future, supporting the students who will be the face of agriculture in the years to come.
Olivia Agar
Graduate of University of Sydney, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Research Area: Genetic Variation in Pollen High Temperature Tolerance on Wheat.
Olivia has always been interested in plant physiology and plant breeding which lead her to this research area. Improving the adaptive capacity of crops for future climates is a current issue that is faced globally and combining her interests in this research area meant she could also contribute to the global industry. Olivia was impassioned by this area of research and hopes for either further study or a career in the grains industry.
Mitchell Plumbe
Graduate of University of New England, Bachelor of Rural Science.
Research area: The Effects of Sulfur Banding on
Localised Root Proliferation of Wheat.
Mitchell grew up in Dorrigo and was heavily involved in various enterprises including dairy, beef and vegetables. Throughout his degree, Mitchell developed an interest in soils and agronomy and was quick to find his feet in soil and plant nutrition. He has recently taken up employment with the Western Local Lands Services and is excited to be gaining experience in rangeland grazing and learn about an environment that differs so greatly from Dorrigo.
Anthea Slack
Graduate of University of New England,
Bachelor of Natural Resources/Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning.
Research area: The Impact of a River Impoundment on the Behaviour and Habitat Selection of the Australian Lungfish.
Anthea developed an interest in water management and riparian health after spending much of her youth on property watching flooding rivers and wet years in the Hunter Valley. This led Anthea to her degree and passion for natural resource management. Anthea has been involved in community water and revegetation projects and looks to continue to work on natural resource management issues in the future.
Adrian Brereton
Graduate of University of New England, Bachelor of Science, Honours.
Research Area: Affect of Controlled Burns on Depth Distribution of Carbon.
Throughout high school Adrian has had a passion for science and the natural world. By focusing on soil science at University he has apply his love of science with agriculture and the natural environment. Adrian now plans to go on with further research and contribute to a sustainable world
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