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    TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga| 15 May 2026

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    Agriculture careers on show at Riverina industry event

    ‘The Riverina-Murray agricultural sector is continuing to grow and evolve, creating strong demand for people with practical skills, industry knowledge and innovative thinking.’
    Anna Ingold, TAFE NSW Head Teacher of Agriculture and Animal Care

    More than 150 Year 9 students from 14 Riverina High Schools will take part in Ag Industry Day. The event is held at TAFE NSW Primary Industries Centre in North Wagga Wagga on 20 May 2026.

    Delivered in partnership between TAFE NSW and the Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) program, the event will showcase the wide range of career opportunities in the evolving agriculture industry.

    Students will participate in practical workshops and presentations led by local industry experts and organisations. These include TAFE NSW, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Hutcheon and Pearce, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Zoetis and the Australian Agricultural Centre.

    TAFE NSW Head Teacher of Agriculture and Animal Care, Anna Ingold, is standing outside in the sun, smiling at the camera. She wears a navy-blue TAFE NSW jacket. In the background there is blue sky, trees and a marquee.

    Workshop topics include agricultural mechanics, livestock handling, horticulture, crops and pastures, wool industry, oils and rural merchandising.

    Senior Project Officer for RIEP, Stacey Suidgeest, said the event helps students better understand the diversity of careers within the agricultural sector.

    “The Riverina Ag Industry Day gives students the chance to experience firsthand how innovative and fast-moving the agriculture industry has become,” she said.

    “There are opportunities across technology, science, sustainability, agribusiness and more, and this event helps students explore those future pathways,” Ms Suidgeest continued.

    TAFE NSW Head Teacher of Agriculture and Animal Care, Anna Ingold, said the Riverina’s strong agricultural sector continues to create demand for skilled workers.

    “The Riverina-Murray agricultural sector is continuing to grow and evolve, creating strong demand for people with practical skills, industry knowledge and innovative thinking,” Ms Ingold said.

    “TAFE NSW is focused on preparing the next generation of agricultural professionals through hands-on training and real-world learning experiences that set students up for long-term success in the industry” she continued.

    Media contact: Karen Farrell, TAFE NSW Communications Specialist, 02 7920 5000.

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