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What is AGLP?

GrainGrowers’ Australian Grain Leaders Program (AGLP) is a bespoke year-long leadership program that offers professional development training to young emerging industry leaders.

The program equips participants with the skills to build and lead a more profitable and sustainable industry for Australian growers.

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Apply now to be part of this career-defining experience. Applications close 5pm Friday 29 August 2025.

The AGLP is an ideal opportunity for young people who want to embrace the challenge of leading and driving change both on a personal and professional level in the grains industry.

AGLP is best suited to those who are:

  • Currently a grain grower or involved actively in the grains industry;
  • Keen to enhance their grains industry leadership;
  • Want to develop personal and professional skills, networks, and leadership knowledge;
  • Between 18 and 35 years;
  • An Australian citizen.

The full program cost is covered by GrainGrowers.

To find out more about AGLP and what is involved, join GrainGrowers for a virtual info session at 1:30PM (AEST), 15th August 2025.

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The AGLP is a highly customised program tailored to the needs of individual participants. It includes the following:

  • Three face to face group workshops at locations across the country
  • Field visits to experience real life examples of excellence in agricultural practice
  • Attendance at 2026 Innovation Generation conference
  • One-on-one coaching sessions with the program facilitator
  • Media training to build capability and confidence
  • Links to GrainGrowers team,Board and National Policy Group
  • Integration with grains industry events
  • Introductions to resources and people of relevance to individual projects
  • Admission to GrainGrowers’ alumni network on graduation

A key component of the program is an individual leadership project created by each participant around a real enterprise or industry issue of interest to them .

Throughout the program, participants apply their new knowledge and skills to develop their project and enjoy opportunities to present their work to an industry audience.

Want to know about previous participants and their projects?

Meet the 2024 AGLP Cohort

GrainGrowers will ensure that our programs continue to incorporate every member's perspective and experience. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status. GrainGrowers is committed to providing accommodations to all individuals in the application process and while participating in our development programs, including a carer stipend where applicable.

GrainGrowers is committed to supporting AGLP participants to succeed and providing ongoing opportunities to apply and expand their development through the national alumni program CULTIVATE.

AGLP participants are selected for their demonstrated interest in and aptitude for contributing productively to the grains industry. They commit to:

  • Participating actively in all aspects of the program
  • Devoting one to two hours each week to their individual project
  • Supporting GrainGrowers in promoting leadership and capacity building.

Want to know what it's like to be an Australian Grain Leaders Program participant?

Hear from alumni about what it's like to be an Australian Grain Leaders Program participant.

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