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Speech leads to action as national ag education plan gains momentum

A call during a speech at last year’s Ekka for industry wide support to increase agricultural studies in schools is leading to practical action, with funding support and a working group now in place to develop a national food and fibre education plan.

Anthony Lee addressing the Rural Press Club of Qld breakfast at last year’s Royal Queensland Show. The show was traditionally known as the Brisbane Exhibition, and shortened to the Ekka, a nickname which sticks today.

Speaking at the Rural Press Club of Queensland’s Ekka Breakfast on this day 12 months ago, Australian Country Choice…

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