The Agronomy Accelerator  

 "Elite agronomy training where knowledge, leadership and excellence converge"

Overview

The Agronomy Accelerator is a year long professional development program designed to fast-track the skills, confidence, and capability of emerging agronomists and agri-professionals.
It’s where technical knowledge meets practical experience — combining applied agronomy training with personal and professional growth.

Lead by the leaders in their fields, you'll learn from those best able to set you up for success and build a community to propel you. 

You can join anytime — the program runs on a continuous learning model, meaning you finish where you started. No waiting for annual intakes — start building your skills and connections today.

What’s Inside the Program

1. Agronomy Mastery
Elite, evidence-based agronomy modules built around the realities of Australian farming systems. Learn to diagnose, manage, and optimise crop performance through applied, in-field learning.

2. Professional Development
Beyond agronomy, develop the leadership, communication, and business skills that make great agronomists exceptional. Learn to communicate effectively, and build lasting client relationships, develop trust and navigate the business world.

3. Real-World Application
Every concept is designed to be put into practice. You’ll build systems that can be applied on-farm, helping you make confident, informed decisions season after season.

4. Connected Community
Join a national network of agronomists, farmers, and industry leaders who share knowledge, ideas, and support. You’ll learn alongside peers who are as motivated and curious as you are and be taught by the most respected specialists in their fields.

5. Online Learning Platform
Access high-quality learning materials, and resources anytime, anywhere. The platform is designed for flexibility — learn at your own pace while staying connected to mentors and the cohort community.

Who It’s For

The Agronomy Accelerator is built for early-career agronomists, agri-professionals, and progressive farmers ready to elevate their technical expertise and professional impact.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your systems and decision-making, the Accelerator provides the structure, guidance, and support to take the next step in your career. 

Individual Modules

Just want to do a little bit?

Join in on the modules that are most relevant to you.  

The Human Edge 

Master communication and emotional intelligence. Learn how to influence, negotiate and level up to an elite professional.

The agronomist is the most trusted advisor in farming, make sure you are one of them.

Entomology and IPM 

Identify common agricultural pests and beneficial insects. Develop the skills and know-how for effective pest management.

Respond to insect pests with confidence and clarity and whole system awareness.

Weed Management 

Recognise major weed species and their impact on the farming system. Navigate herbicides and weed control strategies, resistance management and practical considerations.

Build confidence to make strategic, evidence based pest control decisions.

 Plant Pathology

Understand plant diseases, their causes, symptoms, and impacts. Learn diagnostic techniques and effective disease management strategies.

Turn field symptoms into accurate diagnosis and rapid response.

Soils and Nutrition 

Explore the biological, chemical, and physical dimensions of soil. Learn testing, nutrient diagnostics, and fertiliser strategies that maximise efficiency and sustainability.

Unweave the complex world of soils and nutrition.

Physiology 

Decode how crops grow, function, and respond to stress. Understand photosynthesis, nutrient use, and canopy management to drive resilience and yield.

Master the science of plant performance.

Spraying, Labels and Recommendations 

Understand the principles of effective and safe spray application. Learn label literacy, nozzle selections, tank mixing, drift reduction and regulatory compliance to be well equipped to make reliable and legal recommendations.

Apply crop protection precisely, safely and with confidence.

Water Management  

Optimize water usage for crop production. Understand water sources, and how to maximise the asset at field level. Explore the world of water licencing and rights.

Maximise yield and utilisation with responsible water resource management.

Farm Business and Financial Management 

Develop robust business acumen for agricultural enterprises. Formulate gross margins and budgets, identify key profit drivers and operational strategies for successful farming. Understand the farming business that sits around agronomic decisions.

Financial literacy turns great agronomy into whole farm success.

Digital Ag and Technology 

Leverage cutting-edge technology for enhanced farm management. Explore precision farming tools, data analysis, remote sensing, and automation in agriculture.

Harness data and technology for smarter farming decisions.

 Sales and Marketing 

Learn how to ethically market your services and products, understand client decision-making, deliver value-driven advice, and build long-term customer relationships.

Growers don't buy products, they buy trust.