AgXtra is a leading private agricultural research provider servicing South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, with its head office located at Newton in South Australia. Established in 2003, AgXtra focuses on the evaluation of new and emerging crop production technology and product development, in the form of applied research trials, plant breeding trials, and research project management. Over the past 16 years the business has established an enviable reputation for its strong and supportive workplace culture, and its focus on delivering quality outcomes in a safe working environment. Research is conducted in the broadacre, viticultural and horticultural industries.
Representatives from Catholic Education South Australia Vocational Education & Training recently visited AgXtra to interview a cross-section of our staff for their STEM Online Learning Page: Disrupt...Inspire...Ignite: A CESA Discovery Of STEM Careers video series. This career exploration showcases the many and varied career opportunities available, as well as to focus on STEM and VET options available at school.
With careers influenced by the rapid changes in technology, the video series will feature four different STEM industries, with Agriculture and AgXtra starring in Episode 2. Agricultural vocational and university pathways, together with capturing the new technology that influences those careers (plot harvesters, drones, GPS technology, temperature and moisture sensors)
Catholic school alumni, Kelly & Steph (Sacred Heart College); Justin (St Joseph's College, Port Lincoln) and Matt (Rostrevor College) kindly shared their school to work journeys which ranged from Geology university studies to electrical, carpentry and plumbing work experience. An emphasis on their successful transfer of skills from one industry to another and critical messages such as the importance of work experience, research, and seeking inspiration from experienced industry leaders featured.
Well done and thank you to Kelly, Steph, Justin & Matt for sharing their time with us and we look forward to sharing the video soon.
