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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) has launched the Jim Pratley Award, honouring a national leader in agricultural education and a lifelong advocate for food and fibre learning. Presented…
New Report Highlights Strategies to Build Resilience and Careers in Agriculture PIEFA is proud to have contributed to a new research report developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research…
Whether you’re teaching a full agriculture program or just looking to bring more sustainability, STEM, and critical thinking into your lessons, these materials are designed to be flexible, engaging, and…
Ag Institute Australia (AIA) represents agricultural and natural resource management professionals in Australia. PIEFA contributed an article on the importance of prioritising food and fibre education in schools for the…
The Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA), the national peak body for food and fibre education, is pleased to announce the confirmation of its new Board of Directors at the…
PIEFA Welcomes New Board of Directors Following AGM
PIEFA is pleased to announce the confirmation of its new Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 29, 2024. This new board, comprising a distinguished group of industry and education leaders, will drive PIEFA’s mission forward, fostering stronger connections between education and Australia’s primary industries.
With the new Board of Directors confirmed, the organisation is poised for continued success in building vital connections between education and the primary industries.
New partnership to boost agricultural education for high school students
One of the major challenges that the agriculture sector is focused on addressing is how to feed the future population in a sustainable way.
A new partnership between the Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) and agribusiness Nutrien Ag Solutions is set to arm a new generation of students with the knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices to drive the industry forward.
Educators in Storm and Flood affected NSW gain Valuable Tools to Strengthen Food and Fibre School Programs | July 2024
SFIRP’s mission is to help strengthen storm and flood impacted communities by building the capacity of educators to deliver food and fibre curriculum, which will ultimately boost interest in career opportunities within local primary industries. With the program set to conclude in October 2024, several free professional development opportunities remain, including online and in-person workshops.
Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program Builds Resilience by Enriching Schools with Food and Fibre Education | April 2024
Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA), with the assistance of the Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program (SFIRP), has actively engaged with 195 schools to-date in flood-affected regions of NSW. The program helps build resilience through awareness of local primary industries production and careers opportunities.
National Ag Education Strategy Working Group Gets Underway – August 3, 2023
School Food and Fibre Education set for Makeover | PIEFA Conference 2023 – May 2, 2023
Learn with Farmer Time – Australian Farmers, 1 October 2021
Classroom to career: Encouraging more people into horticulture – Vegetables Australia Spring 2021 Edition, AUSVEG
Woolworths to bring back agriculture Discovery Tours after study finds kids lack food knowledge – News.com.au, 5 September 2021
Australia Agrifood Science Portal launched by AIFST and partners – Food and Beverage industry News, 18 August 2021
Bringing Agriculture to the classroom – Burdekin Local, 26 November 2020
Cotton growers connect with schools virtually for National Ag Day – Cotton Australia
Share the love on National Ag Day – Farm Weekly, 6 November 2020
Australia Celebrates National Agriculture Day – The Poultry Site, 2 November 2020
PIEFA report finds a third of students don’t know that yogurt comes from a cow – Queensland Country Life, 9 September 2020
Agricultural education still popular in high schools despite drought – ABC, 7 February 2020
ABC Mid and North Coast Rural Report, 30 September 2021
2BS Bathurst, 17 September 2021
6PR Perth, 6 September 2021
ABC Queensland Country Hour, 8 September 2020
Anthony Lee, CEO at Australian Country Choice, spoke about the importance of creating links between Australia’s youth and the primary industries sector now in order to build a workforce of passionate and innovative leaders, able to affect real change to the future of farming.
Classroom to career | Vegetable Industry Seminar | Speaker Session – Hort Connections 2021
STEM 2021 on demand – Workshop_Understanding STEM through Food and Fibre – Luciano Mesiti from SISP Program on Vimeo.
STEM 2021 on demand – Keynote from SISP Program on Vimeo.
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