Students to gain important insight into agricultural career options at Discover Ag Student Career Expo

High school students from across NSW will gain invaluable insight into the various career paths available within the agriculture industry today as the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s Discover Ag Student Career Expo gets underway at Sydney Showground.  

In a create-your-own-adventure style, students will be able to explore a range of career opportunities at their own pace in the morning before selecting five thirty-minute focus sessions in the afternoon to learn more.  

Career options available range from exploring Ag tech with Charles Stuart University and the University of Sydney to equine programs through TAFE NSW and Agribusiness graduate programs. 

The RAS Education team said they are delighted to welcome students to Discover Ag 2025 and help them to learn more about the industry. 

“We are thrilled to bring Discover Ag to Sydney and highlight the incredible range of careers available within the agricultural sector,” they said.  

“The event plays an instrumental role in connecting students with organisations and individuals working within the industry and provides students with a unique opportunity to explore and engage with a range of varied careers.

“For so many, the idea of working in agriculture revolves around working on the land, and although that will always be an integral part of the industry, there is so much more the industry has to offer. Whether you are interested in finance, science, engineering, technology, or communications, there is an opportunity for you to work within an industry that clothes, feeds, and nourishes our nation. 

“As a not-for-profit agricultural organisation, our mission is to teach the community about the importance of agriculture in Australia. We did that in April through our famed Sydney Royal Easter Show and are now offering students a chance to learn more about what opportunities are available within the sector.” 

Event details:  

Discover Ag Student Career Expo 

Open to: Students in years 8-12 from across NSW  

When: 4 June 2025, 9:00am - 3:30pm  

Where: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park  

What’s New in 2025  

• The University of Sydney are unveiling cutting-edge agricultural innovations and research partnerships that are shaping a more sustainable and tech-driven future for Australian farming. 

• Charles Sturt University will showcase its Global Digital Farm trailer, featuring the latest in agtech—including drones, infrared plant health sensors, and real-time 3D mapping—alongside an immersive 360° virtual tour of the commercial farm driving innovation in Wagga Wagga. 

• Rabobank will introduce future leaders to its dynamic Agribusiness Graduate Program, offering insights into global food and agribusiness banking, career pathways, and the role of finance in shaping sustainable agriculture. 

• Primo Foods will showcase its full career journey from paddock to sales, giving students a behind-the-scenes look at how Australia's largest producer of ham, bacon, and smallgoods brings food to market—and the diverse roles that make it possible. 

• Pace Farm Eggs will crack open the journey from barn to free-range, offering a fresh look at egg production, animal welfare, and the diverse career paths behind one of Australia’s leading egg producers. 

• TAFE NSW will debut its Equine Program, giving visitors a hands-on look at horse care, training, and the exciting career pathways in Australia’s thriving equine industry. 

To learn more visit: www.rasnsw.com.au/education  

Previously known as AgVision, Discover Ag is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), which has been promoting and supporting Australian agriculture since its inception in 1822 and is best known for running Australia’s iconic Sydney Royal Easter Show. 

For further information, please contact: 

Nicola Dalby 

Manager – Communications and Public Relations  

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW 

M: 0434 579 906 E: ndalby@rasnsw.com.au