The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has opened applications for its National Agriculture Leadership Program.

The flagship program provides exclusive opportunities for emerging leaders in the agriculture sector, including mentoring, policy development guidance, and meetings with Parliamentarians.

NFF President David Jochinke said the program is targeted at Australians aged under 35.

“It’s an honour to encourage the next generation of leaders to follow their passion and grow their leadership potential,” Mr Jochinke said.

“By fostering a young person’s interest in advocacy, we're helping to grow a diverse, informed, and articulate agricultural leadership.”

“The program immerses our participants in the policy and advocacy worlds; they’ll have the opportunity to tour Australian Parliament House and meet with federal politicians and government departments, and be mentored by leading policy experts,” Mr Jochinke said.

Now entering its fifth year, Mr Jochinke said the limited spots in the NALP are always hotly contested.

“We’re excited to add more graduates to the impressive cohort of National Agricultural Leadership Program alumni in 2025,” Mr Jochinke said.

“I encourage everyone with a passion for ag and an interest in leadership to apply.”

"Applications are only open for a month, so please don’t delay if you’re interested in this fantastic program,” Mr Jochinke said.

Program participants will meet up for a three-day advocacy retreat in Canberra where they’ll be matched with an industry leader and work on a policy project.

The program kicks off in February 2025 and runs for five months.

Telstra is the proud sponsor of the National Agricultural Leadership Program and have passionately supported the growth of young leaders since the program’s inception.

Applications are open until 14 November 2024.

Find out more at https://nff.org.au/nalp/.