AgriFutures evokeAG. has revealed its five Groundbreakers for 2025, an inspiring cohort of young innovators delivering bold solutions to some of the most complex challenges in agrifood.
Previously known as the evokeAG. Future Young Leaders Program and sponsored by Coles, the evokeAG. Groundbreakers Program aims to develop the skills of current and emerging leaders in Australia and New Zealand who are dedicated to making a positive impact on rural industries and communities.
The five selected Groundbreakers will take to the stage at evokeAG. 2025 in Brisbane on 18-19 February, where they’ll showcase their projects and ideas to a global audience of investors, producers, corporates, researchers, and policymakers.
Harriet Mellish, AgriFutures Australia’s General Manager of Global Innovation Networks, commended the remarkable talent and innovative solutions of the 2025 Groundbreakers.
“This year’s Groundbreakers are tackling some of the most complex challenges facing our sector with real, impactful solutions,” Mellish said.
“Their ideas are vast, spanning from improving access to fresh, nutritious food in Australia’s remote communities to pioneering sustainable, indoor agriculture, sustainable seaweed cultivation and carbon neutral fertiliser.”
“With this exceptional talent emerging in the agrifood supply chain, Australia’s future is full of potential. AgriFutures Australia and Coles are incredibly proud to support and elevate these bright young innovators as they shape the future of our industry.”
Each participant will receive a dedicated mentorship and a post-event bursary to fuel their ambitions to drive positive change across rural communities and Australian agriculture.
Tim Nitschke, Head of Livestock at Coles commented on the importance of fostering the next generation of leaders across Australia’s agrifood value chain.
“Coles plays an important role in helping Australians eat and live better every day, so we are genuine in our desire to foster talent and emerging ideas to tackle some of the complex challenges the agrifood sector is currently facing and drive positive change.”
“We’re excited to support the Groundbreakers Program and are impressed by the calibre of work by this next generation of leaders. Our partnership with evokeAG., highlights our commitment to the long-term success of the agriculture industry and our support of Australia’s rural industries and its communities,” said Nitschke.
