Riverina Ag Network

Riverina Ag Network Stimulating environments for growth in Agriculture through networking and professional development of young people in the Riverina 🌾🌱🐮🐏

The Riverina Ag Network provide networking and professional development events and activities catering to a broad cross section of the agricultural industry in southern NSW. Our vision is to stimulate environments for growth in Australian Agriculture through networking and professional development opportunities. Riverina Ag Network was established to provide support to young people in the Riverina who have a passion for agriculture. With a broad reach the group allows people from various sectors of the supply chain to interact, foster new ideas and harness opportunities available to them. We are a progressive social network that organises regular events that are informative and fun. Our events are usually followed by a few drinks and a chance to network with leaders and future leaders in the industry. You don’t need to be a farmer or directly involved in agriculture to join- you just need to be passionate about agriculture and have a willingness to participate! Established in 2008, the Riverina Ag Network was previously known as the Young Professionals in Ag Riverina. The name was changed in 2017 to be more inclusive to all age groups and people who are involved or interested in agriculture or agribusiness. We provide our members with personal development, career growth and network development opportunities, with the intention of better securing the future of Australia's agricultural sustainability and profitability. We know that by bringing people together we not only create an opportunity share knowledge and expertise, but also foster innovation and excellence. This is vital for the next generation to be able rise to the challenge of doubling Australian food and fibre production in less than two decades. We also know that modern agriculture is becoming more and more complex, which is why we're doing everything we can to ensure that young people have all the resources they need to succeed. This means that we are running social and professional development events across the Riverina; we're centralising information and opportunities for training and skill development; and we're working closely with collaborating partners to ensure our young farmers and ag-professionals have a voice in the future of Australian agriculture. We have members from all facets of the industry: big farms, small farms, bankers, scientists, processors, exporters, traders, students. It doesn't matter what you do, if you're passionate about agriculture or agribusiness, now is the time to get involved in the Riverina Ag Network!

📣 Another great ag event coming to Wagga!While this one isn’t hosted by Riverina Ag Network, we’re always keen to share ...
24/08/2026

📣 Another great ag event coming to Wagga!

While this one isn’t hosted by Riverina Ag Network, we’re always keen to share opportunities for our local ag community to connect, learn and meet others across the industry.

The NSW Rural Press Club’s Agribuzz is heading back to Wagga Wagga, hosted by RSM Australia and ANZ, with Brianna Casey AM, Managing Director of AgriFutures Australia, joining as guest speaker.

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 RSM, 77 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga

Agribuzz brings together people from across agriculture and agribusiness for an evening of networking, drinks, canapés and conversation — a great opportunity for young professionals, students and those already established in the industry to make some new connections.

If you’re around Wagga, it could be well worth getting along!

Registrations & more information:
https://www.nswfarmwriters.org.au/event-6597689?fbclid=IwcGRvZgRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR5YTxHfWM01fmq5_9DWUGMzaAqY2A2n8lXP-gfb9B6JOlOEGAC-fn-VU0KYTg_aem_Kt3kbPmUHAQV1ZNz4sUhDQ

Agribuzz is a smart casual event providing professional networking and development opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere. It provides the opportunity for our members and friends to exchange business intelligence and ideas over drinks and canapés, enjoy a brief presentation, and mingle with their pe...

💥Tonight’s the Night! 💥See you there 6pm! 🎟️Tickets at the door $20 🎟️
31/07/2026

💥Tonight’s the Night! 💥

See you there 6pm!

🎟️Tickets at the door $20 🎟️

🌾 Meet our final Paddock to Podium panellist – Jack Hogan! 👏Some people spend years wondering if they should take the le...
26/07/2026

🌾 Meet our final Paddock to Podium panellist – Jack Hogan! 👏

Some people spend years wondering if they should take the leap…

Jack’s philosophy? “Have a crack.” 💪

Working as an Agronomist with Nutrien Ag Solutions while also running his own farming operation at Bethungra, Jack lives both sides of agriculture every single day. He helps producers make decisions in the paddock, then heads home to make those same decisions on his own farm.

Having purchased his own property, Jack knows that building a career in agriculture doesn’t happen by sitting on the sidelines…it comes from backing yourself, taking opportunities when they arise and, sometimes, simply having a crack 💥

Whether you’re studying agriculture, just starting out, or already farming yourself, Jack’s story is a reminder that there isn’t one pathway to success. Sometimes the biggest opportunities begin by saying yes, stepping outside your comfort zone and giving it a go.

🌱 Join Jack, along with our other incredible panellists, as they share the highs, the challenges and the lessons they’ve learnt along the way.

🎟️ Still don’t have plans this Friday? Take Jack’s advice… have a crack! Grab your ticket and join us for an evening of great conversations, team trivia, good food at Romano’s and plenty of laughs.

Grab your tickets here; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1992734593813?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to see you there! 🍻🌾

⏰ ONE WEEK TO GO!🤔 Do you have plans next Friday, 31 July?🎟️ Tickets are only $15 ($17.19 if we include those annoying f...
24/07/2026

⏰ ONE WEEK TO GO!

🤔 Do you have plans next Friday, 31 July?

🎟️ Tickets are only $15 ($17.19 if we include those annoying fees….)

Join us for an evening of:
🌾 Inspiring succession stories
🎤 Three incredible panelists sharing their journeys
🧠 Team trivia
🤝 Networking with the Riverina ag community
🍻 Plenty of laughs (especially with Andrew Dowd – the publican himself!)

Whether you’re a student, young professional, producer, or simply interested in agriculture, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Romano’s Hotel, Wagga Wagga
📅 Friday 31 July
🎟️ Tickets: $17.19

Grab your ticket and we’ll see you next Friday; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1992734593813?aff=oddtdtcreator

🤠 Meet our next Paddock to Podium panelist – Tyla Comerford!If there's one thing we've learnt about Tyla... she doesn't ...
17/07/2026

🤠 Meet our next Paddock to Podium panelist – Tyla Comerford!

If there's one thing we've learnt about Tyla... she doesn't seem to know how to say "no" to an opportunity! 😅

From growing up on a mixed farming property near Dubbo to working as a station hand in the Pilbara, travelling through Canada, the USA, Argentina, China and Vietnam, and building a career across livestock, genetics, seedstock and agribusiness—it's safe to say Tyla has never been one to stand still. 🌏

Today, Tyla is the Central Sales Representative for StockLive, working alongside producers, seedstock operations and industry organisations to connect buyers and sellers through innovative livestock marketing and technology.

Most recently, she's been selected for the GenAngus Program and as one of Cattle Australia's National Beef Leaders for 2026—proving that saying "yes" to opportunities can take you a long way.

Whether you're passionate about livestock, genetics, marketing, agribusiness or simply wondering where an ag career could take you, Tyla's story is packed with experiences, practical insights and plenty of inspiration.

🐂 Come along, ask questions and hear how backing yourself and occasionally being unable to say “no”, can lead to opportunities you never expected.

🎟️So….if you still don’t have plans for Friday night, take a left out of Tyla’s book - Say “yes” to the opportunity, grab a mate, a beer and secure your tickets here: ; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddock-to-podium-tickets-1992734593813?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

👀Look out for the reveal of our last and final panelist coming soon…

🍻 Alright… introducing panelist number two —We’re excited to welcome Andrew Dowd to our Paddock to Podium: Young Success...
03/07/2026

🍻 Alright… introducing panelist number two —
We’re excited to welcome Andrew Dowd to our Paddock to Podium: Young Successors Journey panel 👏

Now… while Andrew might have slightly more life experience than some of our young successors joining us on the night (we’re politely calling it wisdom 😅), one thing is certain — if there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about building success in regional Australia, it’s him.

Andrew has spent years working across agriculture, business development, leadership coaching and rural enterprise, helping producers and businesses think differently about how they manage their farms, people and long-term profitability 🌾📈

As an advisor with RCS Australia, Andrew works with one of Australia’s leading farm business consulting groups, helping producers improve decision making, business management, grazing systems, financial performance and long-term sustainability. In short… helping farmers work on the business, not just in it 🚜

Over the years he’s worked alongside thousands of producers across Australia, mentoring business owners, developing leaders and helping rural communities build stronger, more profitable futures — proving that good farming isn’t just about production… it’s about people too 🤝

And because apparently one career wasn’t enough… Andrew has also taken on what might be one of the more relatable side hustles going around — publican at the Lightning Ridge Pub 🍺

So naturally, with Romano's Hotel hosting us for the evening, we figured who better to join the panel than a bloke who literally understands both farm business strategy AND running a pub. Honestly… feels like fate.

Whether you’re interested in agriculture, leadership, business, rural careers, succession planning or just keen to hear from someone who’s seen a fair bit and has the stories to prove it, Andrew’s session promises plenty of laughs… and a whole lot of wisdom along the way ⭐️

🎟️Grab your tickets here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddock-to-podium-tickets-1992734593813?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile for a night of education and shared drinks 🍻

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