ARMIDALE student Jasmin Ramage has been selected among the best and brightest across Australia to get a head start on her journey to become the next generation of industry leaders at the University of New England this summer.
Jasmin, who attends PLC, is among 100 young people from around Australia, selected on merit to attend UNE’s inaugural Generation2050: Project Feed the World conference in Armidale next week.
Generation2050 participants will hear from Australia’s leading agronomy, animal science and agribusiness educators about what the future holds for students who take up the challenge in agriculture. They will also take part in a number of practical activities and hands on visits to farms.
It is estimated that by the year 2050, the global population will have soared to more than nine billion people and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has estimated that around 70 per cent more food and fibre will need to be produced by that time to feed demand.
These 100 students represent a bright new generation who will be responsible for overcoming the challenges of the future.
To be involved in Generation2050, year 10, 11 and 12 students from right across Australia were asked to submit their views on why they think Australian agriculture would be vital to feeding the world in 2050.
Amy Cosby from UNE’s School of Environmental and Rural Science said it was exciting to know that the students represented the future of the agricultural sector in Australia.
“We had so many strong and enthusiastic entries and it is wonderful to see so many bright young people who want to pursue careers in this sector,” Ms Cosby said.
“Generation2050 is about nurturing the passion these young adults have for the industry and providing them with the opportunity to interact with students from all around Australia who have a similar interest.
“It really is one of the most important industries in the world – without highly skilled professionals there is no way we could face the food challenges of the future.”
