On Thursday and Friday last week the Year 12 Agricultural Production Students went on the inaugural Agri-Tech Camp. This trip was aligned to the student's Science subject as a Human Endeavour Task where they explored how humans have used science and technology to advance the industry. 

Day 1 started with a visit to the SARDI Turretfield Research Centre where they were given an insight into careers in Ag and a tour of the facilities including the Embryology Lab and Artificial Insemination centre. They also listened to a talk on the methane paddock project. 

Then it was up to Loxton in the Riverland for a talk and a demonstration on some of the soil probes, irrigation robots and integrated pest management systems at the Loxton Research Centre. We stayed the night with a visit to the Yamba Quarantine Station on the SA-Vic border next morning. Here we heard about the importance of biosecurity in the industry before driving back to Roseworthy for the afternoon. I spy was played, karaoke was sung and homework completed in the commuter bus on the way back.

At Roseworthy we visited the AGT facility and went through the whole process of plant breeding from mill testing to dough trials. 

An incredible opportunity for the Year 12s to see emerging agricultural techniques, research and technology.

Holly Crighton