Ming Fung Chua (L: Ming Fung Chua) worked for Wide Open Agriculture with a focus on business development and project management under its startup food brand Dirty Clean Food. She played a critical part in building the foundation and operations of DCF and specialises in Project Management in areas of commerce, marketing strategies and adapting to dynamic environments, showcasing a resilient nature in the face of constant change. Now working at Beanstalk AgTech, an innovation agency dedicated to unleashing the potential for agriculture to be the leading force for good by supporting industry lead ..read more

Mitchell McNab, (IG: @thefruitprinceofbelair) named the Young Farmer of the Year in 2023, represents a new wave of innovation in Australian agriculture. Raised in Ardmona, Victoria, he initially pursued a business degree before returning to his family's orchards to revolutionise farming practices. As the chair of Fruit Growers Victoria, Mitchell advocates for modernisation and sustainability, navigating challenges like hailstorms and pricing fluctuations with resilience. Through his pioneering efforts in high-density planting and the integration of robotics, Mitchell seeks to secure the future ..read more

Whilst growing up in Sydney, Natalie Bell (L: @Natalie Bell) fostered a passion for cattle through her high school’s agriculture Show Team. Her journey continued with an Agricultural Science degree from Sydney Uni with honours in Livestock Production. She has worked across multiple sectors including a Parent Seed agronomist role in QLD and various roles within the domestic Pork industry. Currently based in Holbrook, NSW Natalie is a Business Analyst in the cattle industry. Natalie is also the founder of Hylo Ag, a sustainability start-up aiming to help the Australian livestock industry revolut ..read more

Michael Young (T: @farm_optimise) is an experienced agriculturalist from Kojonup who has completed his PhD at UWA. Specialising in whole-farm economic modelling to understand, evaluate, and optimise farming systems and their management. Michael has since started Farm Optimisation Group, a company that leverages the latest research findings to improve on-farm decision making. Helping producers boost profitability and manage risk ..read more

Emily Fasham, (L: @emily-fasham) hails from a rice farm near Wakool, blends her passion for agriculture with a mastery of data science. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, specialising in Plant and Soil Science, from the University of Melbourne, where she held leadership roles in the Agriculture and Food Sciences Society. Transitioning to the University of Adelaide, Emily is pursuing a Master's in Data Science (Applied) to further her understanding of its application in agriculture. With nearly two years of experience at the SunRice Group, initially as a Jan Cathcart Graduate in Ric ..read more

Austin Grace (@austingrace99) grew up on a family farm near Young, fostering a deep love for the sheep and wool industry while working alongside family at Demondrille Merinos. He honed his skills further through a 2-year traineeship as a jackaroo at Egelabra Merino stud before pursuing formal education. Austin holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management from Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, and a Certificate IV in Wool-classing. Returning to Egelabra Merino Stud post-graduation, he served as Assistant Manager, overseeing livestock operations and mentoring a team of jackaroos. Cu ..read more

Austin Smith, Agronomist, Owner & Director FB: SMS RURAL brings hands-on agricultural expertise to his role at SMS Rural Services in Horsham. Hailing from a sheep and cattle farm in Dartmoor before relocating to Kapunda in the mid-north of South Australia. From an early age, Austin has always had a passion for agriculture, which has only grown stronger over the years. Beginning with a traineeship in agriculture, he diligently climbed the ranks, eventually obtaining an agronomy diploma from Longerenong. Austin's diverse experience includes hay export, farm supplies, and animal merchandise ..read more

Renee Spencer (aka IG: @brownhatttt) is a fifth generation beef producer from Central Queensland. Renee and her family are passionate about implementing regenerative agriculture practices in their brahman business. With a belief in the power of education, Renee started a Tiktok page, sharing her life on the farm, which has gone on to amass a following of over 450,000 people. She's popular for her real and down to earth demeanour, and her honest insights mixed with some comedy for good measure. Don't forget to send us an email if you know of a story that we should tell at hello@generationag.com ..read more

Alice Armitage (IG: Pandaemonium)is Pandaemonium’s founder. A serial entrepreneur with a background working in the venture capital space. Having worked and studied in metropolitan Australia and abroad, Alice has now returned to her home town in Northern NSW. Spending more of her time focusing on supporting grassroots initiatives and innovation happening in regional Australia. Alice is a firm believer that life outside major metropolitan cities holds the key to solving many of the crucial challenges we face today. Don't forget to send us an email if you know of a story that we should tell at he ..read more

Jason Banks is the Co - CEO at TIACS (IG: @tiacs). TIACS provides free mental health counselling to tradies, truckies, rural, blue collar workers and their loved ones right around Australia. TIACS has a mission to start conversations surrounding mental health among Australia’s blue-collar workers while removing the physical and financial barriers associated with seeking mental health support. With 30 years of Retail Leadership experience with two of Australia’s biggest retailers in Coles and Bunnings Jason has a wealth of knowledge in managing large teams. Jason is no stranger to the blue-col ..read more