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Australian University Crops Competition

Three University of Adelaide students competed at the recent Australian University Crops Competition.

They are Thomas Copely – 2nd year BSc(AgSc) student, Wayne Mattschoss – 2nd year BSc(AgSc) student and Michael Noble – 3rd year BAg student. Of these three students, Michael Noble came 2nd in the competition!

University students and lecturers from across Australia participated in a three-day agricultural learning event at Temora in the NSW Riverina. The event culminated in the  inaugural Australian University Crops Competition (AUCC). The competition has been designed for students to gain a greater understanding of the industry, outside of the existing curriculum.

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Congratulations to all our competitors and in particular to Michael!

Michael Noble, 3rd from left

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine Annual Postgraduate Symposium

Prize-winners and acknowledgements

The 2nd School Postgraduate Symposium (22 September and 23 September 2009) provided a forum for “mid-candidature” students to present their research in a friendly and supportive environment. The standard of presentations was excellent overall and it was great to see the breadth of research being undertaken. Discussion was lively and participants made the most of the opportunity to network, as shown by the buzz of conversation during breaks.

Prize-winners

Congratulations to the following students:

• The Max Tate Award for the best presentation ($200 book voucher): Josh Hixson
• Australasian Plant Pathology Society Prize for the best presentation in plant pathology ($150 book voucher): Tu Anh Vu Thanh
• Crop Science Society Prize for the best presentation in broad-acre agriculture ($200 book voucher and membership): Katherine Linsell
• Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology Prize for the best presentation in wine science (book and video to the value of $100): Natoiya Lloyd
• AgPOGs Audience Choice Awards ($50): Natoiya Lloyd and Ellena King.
• Special commendations were given to Jenny Davidson, Tomasso Liccioli, Xin Gao, Nicole Cain and Luke Johnston. Natoiya Lloyd and Ellena King won the Audience Choice Awards.

Roger Leigh presenting the Max Tate Award to Josh Hixson	from L to R: Tu Anh Vu Thanh; Jenny Davidson, Ellena King, Nicole Cain, Natoiya Lloyd, Josh Hixson and Katherine Linsell
Our visitor to the symposium who briefly spoke to the students, Chris Smith (of The Naked Scientist fame), pictured with Cassie Collins and Mark Tester

Thanks to:

• The Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, the Australasian Plant Pathology Society (SA Branch), and the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology for sponsoring lunches and tea breaks.
• The School, the Crop Science Society, the Australasian Plant Pathology Society (SA Branch), the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology and AgPOGS for donating prizes.
• The AgPOGS and Postgraduate Committees for ensuring the smooth running of the event.
• Special thanks to Diane Barton and David Hart for their hard work behind the scenes.
• Roger Leigh for opening remarks.
• Our guest speakers, Professor Alan Cooper and Dr Matt Tucker.
• Last but by no means least, the presenters, supervisors, judges and the audience.

Hayley Jolly, President, AgPOGS
Eileen Scott, Chair, School Postgraduate Committee

Congratulations to Emma Shattock!

University of Adelaide student Emma Shattock has won the inaugural Ron Pollard Undergraduate Scholarship Award. The award was established in memory of the late Ron Pollard, NSW producer and former president of the Pork Council of Australia.

Raised on a mixed sheep and cropping property in the mid-north of South Australia, Emma developed an interest in nutrition while working with cattle for the Royal Adelaide Show during high school. She is now about to enter her third and final year of a Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science), majoring in livestock science. Emma said the award will assist her in gaining further insights into livestock nutrition.

The award was presented to Emma at a ceremony held at APL headquarters in Canberra on the 13th February 2009. It was presented by members of the Pollard family – son Ean, Ron’s widow Faye and Ean’s wife Janine.

Royal Adelaide Show 2008

Students (left to right) back row standing: Brittany Anderson, Mary-Jayne Hickman, Henry Nott, Cindy Martin, Danielle Westbrook, Jake Phillips, Stephanie Warwick, Jessica Crettenden, Laura McCarthy, Brenden Johansson, Kerri Matthewson. Front row kneeling: Cherie Hole, Jacqueline Foster, Zac Meyer, Emma Bellgrove.

Steers entered into the 2008 Royal Adelaide Show by Agriculture, Animal Science and Veterinary Science students from the Roseworthy Campus have this year received numerous awards.

PRIZES

• Grand Champion Steer
• Champion Heavy Domestic Steer
• Reserve Champion Export Steer
• Reserve Champion
• Heavy Domestic Carcase

The led steer activity at Roseworthy Campus is a fully student-organised program, and awards received totalled 3 Firsts, 1 Second, 1 Fourth, 1 Merit and the Highest scoring Charolais Carcase.

Congratulations to all involved!

Kerri Matthewson and Danielle Westbrook.

Proudly sponsored by Compass Feeds

Thanks to Pebbly Range Limousins, Kadlunga Charolais, Bottlesford Murray Greys, Drayton Park Red Angus, Roseworthy Angus.

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