Professional Development
Providing members with cutting edge professional development, rich networking opportunities and representation in the industry
We have a rich depth of expertise in the Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants. Our professional development program is designed by members, for members, keeping agricultural industry developments at the forefront.
We are a not for profit association and base our development program on educational opportunities that are not commercial based. Creating opportunities to grow our network, and delve deep into the important topics of agricultural business in WA.
Upcoming – 28 November Personal Development, UWA
The best way to stay up to date on matters related to agribusiness and agriculture in WA is by becoming a member of AAAC as either a consulting General Member, or a related industry Associate Member. We welcome upcoming professionals to learn about the agricultural consulting industry as a Student Member.
Not a member yet? Join here
Got a topic for our members? Interested in something you want to learn more about? We run seminars, study tours and webinars throughout the year.
Some highlights of Professional Development with AAAC are below – see our Events page for the lates seminars and study tours available to members.
Professional Development – Multidisciplinary – July 21st April
The July professional development held for members of AAAC was leading edge and shared value to members from the expertise of speakers who presented. Some highlights of the day are below for member reference.
01.-CWIB-Crop-Presentation-AAAC-WA-July-2023-copy 02.-Aboriginal-Cultural-Heritage-Act-education-session-presentation-ConsultAG 03.-AAAC-ACH-Presentation-July-2023 04.-AAAC-Professional-Development-Day-Windfarm-legalities-presentation-83490654v1-3452473v1 07.-2023-AAAC-PD-Day_Yong-Han 08.-Renee-Sieber-eID-Presentation-AAAC-PD-Day-2023Professional Development – Carbon Accounting – Friday 28th April
Managing carbon in agriculture is an urgent need to mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change, adapt to the changing climate, and ensure a sustainable and resilient food system for the future. The West Australian Government is taking steps to address climate change by setting targets, implementing policies, and supporting innovation and research in key sectors such as energy and agriculture.
General and Associate members attended the April Professional Development Day at Tomkins on Swan on Friday 28th April. The members particularly valued the briefing on using carbon accounting calculators, and hearing from Louise Barton, UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, on sources of GHG emissions from N fertiliser application to WA dryland cropping soils. Carbon accounting is becoming an essential skill set for consultants in agriculture as sustainability and environmental responsibility become increasingly important in the sector. The example of GHG benchmarking and regenerative farming projects built a broad perspective of the challenge facing farmers and the consultants that support them.
September 2022 PD – 15 September 2022, Carnarvon
The Gascoyne Agricultural Study Tour
Industry Update from DPIRD – Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease preparedness
May 2022 PD – Friday 27 May 2022, Wembley
DPIRD Carbon Neutral Grain Pilot – Mandy Curnow, DPIRD
Nitrogen: Supply and Demand Issues – Rusty Burke & James Easton, CSBP
The Healthy Farming Business – Stuart Wesley, Oasis People & Culture
Understanding Insurance Premiums – Dan McCallum, Trident Insurance Group
Grain Market Update with Lloyd George, AgScientia – Wed 4 August 2021
Tax Implications Webinar – Tues 22 June 2021
April 2019 PD – Thursday 11 April, 2019, Quest South Perth Foreshore
PD Papers from April:
DPIRD Soil Amelioration Presentation AAAC PD day 11 April 2019