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AS Australia’s chicken meat consumption con- tinues to grow, attracting and developing emerg- ing leaders in Australia’s chicken meat industry is crucial to ensuring its future success.
of the chicken meat sup- ply chain can lead them into a fulfilling career with the industry and pro- vide them with suitable contacts and networking opportunities that can help kick start their ca- reer,” Ms Osmond said.
Chicken Meat Program, in its efforts to foster an innovative, adaptive and valuable chicken meat in- dustry.
Federation president. “Gary was a strong ad- vocate for initiatives to encourage new people into the chicken meat in- dustry, championing sev- eral communication and training initiatives,” Ms
Angove with an opening into the private poultry industry.
AgriFutures Australia’s manager research Ra- chele Osmond said as Australia’s chicken meat industry expands to meet consumer demands, there is a need for strong suc- cession initiatives to help retain important skills and knowledge within the industry.
“We’re committed to supporting future indus- try leaders by providing a range of capacity building opportunities and funding to early career profession- als.”
The Gary Sansom Scholarship is one of the program’s many capac- ity building investments and seeks to invest in the future leaders of the Aus- tralian chicken meat in- dustry, named in memory of the late Gary Sansom.
scholarship is to support a high-quality student to undertake industry- relevant research, initiate engagement between the student and industry, and to foster a long-term ca- reer in the industry.”
“As a company, Baia- da will provide industry experience and further enhance Josh’s technical skills by challenging his conceptual knowledge with the goal of devel- oping a potential leader within our organisation,” Ms Balding said.
“Having young people start in the industry with access to different areas
Along with investing in research, development and extension, investment in building the capacity of industry participants is a key focus for AgriFutures
At the time of his pass- ing Gary was the Agri- Futures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel chair and Australian Chicken Meat
In 2019, Joshua Angove was awarded the schol- arship and, now nearing completion of his PhD, said his introduction to the chicken meat industry was through his honours project.
According to Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd general manager livestock Dr Jorge Ruiz, Mr Angove’s prior experience in the ac- ademic field together with the skills and networks he developed through the Gary Sansom Scholarship stand him in good stead for the future.
Scholarship recipient proof of capacity build- ing success
Osmond said.
“The intent of the
“Employing young, en- thusiastic and hardwork- ing individuals that fit into our culture is crucial to ensure our continued success.”
Joshua Angove was awarded the Gary Sansom Scholarship in 2019.
“I attended the Austral- ian Poultry Science Sym- posium in 2019 and 2020 and was able to meet and talk with people from the industry,” he said.
“I think there’s a real opportunity to showcase the range of career op- tions provided by the chicken meat industry,” Mr Angove said.
“I was intrigued by the concept of developmental programming – how the nutrition and environment of the hen influences how efficiently her progeny grow–soIsoughtare- search project in that field and the only one avail- able was in chicken meat production,” Mr Angove said.
“Josh’s academic back- ground has allowed him to develop good com- munication and problem- solving skills,” Dr Ruiz said.
“The scale of chicken meat production in Aus- tralia isn’t something I was ever exposed to growing up.
“As his industry knowl- edge and experience grows, these skills will enhance his current abil- ity to generate new ideas and provide solutions.
“Showing consumers just how much goes into raising and caring for the animal they ultimately buy from the supermarket is something I’ve become very passionate about.”
“His network contacts will continue to grow, and these will provide him with a resource to fur- ther develop his skills and knowledge.”
According to Mr An- gove, it was the network- ing and exposure oppor- tunities afforded to him through the Gary Sansom Scholarship that have been most beneficial to his career endeavours.
Mr Angove is now look- ing forward to helping new PhD candidates and students see the industry as a potential career and all the different opportu- nities that it provides.
“I was encouraged to apply by my primary su- pervisor.”
“While I was undertak- ing my honours project, I attended Poultry Hub Australia’s PoultryGrad and learnt about the dif- ferent employment paths I could take.”
“The opportunity to have an industry men- tor and support to go to conferences meant more to me than the financial incentive.
“It was appeasing to discover there were alter- natives for me because I didn’t want to pursue a career as an academic.
Young leaders to secure future of industry
“It’s these opportunities in addition to the finan- cial support that drive real value for the chicken meat industry,” Ms Os- mond said.
Having experienced the impact of investment by AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program first-hand, Mr Angove is eager to see other young people enter the chicken meat industry.
“The chance to liaise di- rectly with industry at a professional level can also link people with potential job opportunities – as it has in Josh’s case.”
“The exposure and op- portunities that have come as a result of the Gary Sansom Scholarship have paved the way for a career that I see as a life- long prospect,” he said.
Mr Angove recently commenced his new role at Baiada as livestock trainee for South Austral- ia, something he credits to his participation in the Gary Sansom Scholar- ship.
“The people in the chicken meat industry are great, there’s a real team culture and people genu- inely want to help you succeed.
“Without the oppor- tunities provided by the scholarship I probably wouldn’t have the job I’m in now.”
“I never expected to be where I am today.”
“The scholarship helped to get my name out there,” he said.
Capacity building brings positive out- comes to industry
The AgriFutures Chick- en Meat Program supports and contributes to many capacity building initia- tives that provides oppor- tunities for researchers to broaden their access to in- dustry, support their study and career pathway.
Nutritionist at Baiada
and chair of AgriFutures
Australia’s Chicken Meat
Advisory Panel Katherine
Balding said they were
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