On Thursday, 9th July, 2026, Jordan Norman, the SA Ag Institute Intern for Student Compendium’24, PIEFA’25 and Project Officer’26 was awarded the LambEx’26 Coles Junior Trailblazer Award in front of 1500 attendees at the Elders Gala Dinner in the Adelaide Convention Centre. LambEx is Australia’s sheep and wool industry flagship conference, gathering all sectors of […]
In December 2025, the Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) in association with the Ag Institute Australia (AIA) South Australia Division selected Emily Steer as the 2026 PIEFA Student Compendium Intern. Emily was preceded in the role by Jordan Norman, who PIEFA would like to acknowledge for their outstanding contribution as the 2025 intern. Emily […]
A thoughtful reflection on non-linear career pathways and the many ways people build rewarding futures in agriculture, food and fibre. A conversation with Sam Fryer.
The Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Clarissa Brandt to its Board of Directors, following the organisation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. Ms Brandt’s appointment follows the retirement of long-serving Board Chair Dr Cameron Archer AM at the AGM. As part of PIEFA’s 2024 Board selection process, a […]
The 2024 Student Experience Survey (SES), published by the Australian Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) program, has found that Agriculture and Environmental Studies students are the most satisfied undergraduates in the country. Across 45 study areas, 84.8% of students in Agriculture and Environmental Studies rated their overall educational experience positively — well […]
The Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) today marked a significant leadership milestone, formally acknowledging the retirement of its Founding Board Chair, Dr Cameron Archer AM, at a special afternoon tea event in Sydney. Held following PIEFA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, the occasion brought together members, partners, and stakeholders to recognise Dr Archer’s immense contribution […]
It’s always exciting to see schools taking agricultural education to the next level – and Home Hill State High School (HHSHS) in North Queensland, a PIEFA School Member, has done just that! With a brand-new $1.7 million industry-scale protected cropping facility, the team at HHSHS has created a space that truly bridges the gap between […]
It’s National Science Week next week (9–17 August)! We’re excited to launch our Science Week 2025 Farm of the Future – STUDENT CHALLENGE. This is your opportunity to bring STEM to life through the fascinating world of food and fibre production – one of Australia’s most dynamic and technology-driven industries. WHAT IS PIEFA’S SCIENCE WEEK STUDENT CHALLENGE? Students will […]
Following the release of the National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy Discussion Paper earlier this year, we’re pleased to share the draft National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy for public consultation. Led by AgriFutures Australia on behalf of 15 RDCs, this national Strategy is about unlocking opportunities for students and educators across all […]
PIEFA Conference 2025 is underway in Canberra this week at Hotel Realm, bringing together national leaders in food and fibre education, attracting educators, government representatives, and industry stakeholders from across the country. Hosted by the Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) — the national peak body for food and fibre education, the event showcases the […]
