The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) welcomed a new generation of leaders to Canberra this week.
The 2025 National Agricultural Leadership Program (NALP) cohort shared their goals for agriculture with some of the country's most influential politicians.
The NALP participants travelled from across the country to spend an action-packed three days in Canberra, with a focus on agricultural advocacy.
NFF President David Jochinke said the NALP participants were a credit to the ag industry.
"The nine participants in this year's program are brimming with enthusiasm, ideas and intellect," Mr Jochinke said.
"It was a pleasure to introduce them to key politicians in Parliament House, show them around NFF House, and match them with their mentors.
"We're so excited to watch these young industry professionals grow into powerful advocates for our industry."
The 2025 cohort will now begin the policy-making facet of the program, under the guidance of their industry mentors.
Participants said the week in Canberra taught them about leadership, politics and networking.
"Meeting my mentor opened my eyes to the potential opportunities there are for someone like me, with my skills, to find a place in the agricultural policy sector," Meleva Thorn said.
"It was such a fantastic opportunity for our cohort to go to Parliament House with the NFF," participant Paris Capell added. "Meeting with politicians gave a rare insight into how agricultural policy works in action."
Supported by Telstra, the 2025 NALP cohort will now embark on their mentoring program, before graduating in August.
