Students from Nhill and Murtoa colleges are competing in a Victoria-first crop trial program at Rupanyup, giving them the opportunity to make decisions on growing from sowing to harvest.
AgXtra broadacre manager and senior agronomist Josh Mahoney said the Victorian trial was an extension of interstate programs.
“We’re getting students in the year nine and 10 bracket to make decisions about crops they grow,” he said.
“We guide students in planting wheat and barley varieties in two- by 10-metre plots and support them in managing these crops throughout the season.