Ag2050 Indigenous Agricultural Workforce

CSIRO Ag2050 Indigenous Agricultural Workforce – today, tomorrow and the future

Australia’s agricultural future depends on diversity, innovation, and connection to Country. This thought-provoking panel brings together leading voices in Indigenous agriculture, science, and industry to explore how the Ag2050 initiative is helping shape a sustainable and inclusive agricultural workforce. Together, they will discuss what it means to build an Indigenous agricultural workforce that honours traditional knowledge, embraces new technologies, and creates pathways for the next generation of Indigenous leaders in agriculture.

Key themes:

• The current landscape of the Indigenous agricultural workforce in Australia
• Empowering Indigenous leadership and governance within research and industry
• Opportunities through the CSIRO Ag2050 program and “Caring for Country” initiatives
• Balancing cultural knowledge with modern innovation
• Building future-ready and place-based agricultural systems

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This session invites participants to reimagine what the agricultural workforce of the future could look like – one that is inclusive, culturally grounded, and scientifically advanced. You’ll gain valuable insights into how Indigenous-led innovation and partnerships are driving systemic change across Australia’s agricultural landscape.