A Birchip researcher has been selected to take part in the 2022 cohort of the Australian Grain Leaders Program (AGLP).
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James Murray, who currently holds the position of Senior Research Manager within the Birchip Cropping Group, was one of nine participants selected.
Mr Murray said he was hopeful about the program.
"I hope the program allows me to develop the skills to support grain growers in the Wimmera Mallee region," he said.
"I'm also keen for the networking opportunity, and to be able to share ideas with other emerging leaders in the grains industry from across Australia."
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Mr Murray's work focusses primarily on pulse agronomy, nitrogen management systems and crop nutrition.
The year-long program is run by peak grains representative body GrainGrowers and offers high-level professional development training to emerging industry leaders.
Mr Murray has highlighted a desire to see young professionals within the agricultural industry develop into highly skilled people, with the skills to support grain growers and the grains industry more broadly.
His AGLP project will be about regulations around climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.
GrainGrowers general manager for grower and industry development, Kaitlin Commins, said she was excited by the selections.
"I always find it exciting to meet the emerging leaders who have decided to step forward and participate in the AGLP," Ms Commins said.
"To see the unique leadership and management skills develop in people taking part makes us proud and excited about the future leadership of our Australian grains industry,"
The AGLP has been running for over fourteen years.
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A key component of the program sees participants complete a project on how a farming business challenge or industry issue can be addressed.
GrainGrowers covers the cost of participants taking part in the year-long program as well as travel and accommodation expenses, which is often a barrier for those in regional locations wanting to participate in more traditional professional development programs.
The 2022 program has been 'pandemic-proofed' to deliver outcomes even if COVID-19 restrictions continue.
The 2022 Australian Grain Leaders Program (AGLP) participants are:
- Brett South - Beaumont, WA
- Georgia Trainor - Mokine, WA
- James Murray - Birchip, VIC
- Joseph Koch - Booleroo Centre, SA
- Katherine Munn - Wagga Wagga, NSW
- Mike Surridge - Oaklands, NSW
- Thomas Carberry - Narrabri, NSW
- Thomas Simson - Premer, NSW
- Sally Poole - Callandoon, QLD
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