TNQ Drought Hub Impactful Careers and Inspirational Insights Video series
Women Shaping the Future of Agriculture
What does a career in agriculture look like? It could mean running a business, developing new products, supporting farming families, leading an industry organisation or mentoring the next generation. For Alison Larard and Krista Watkins, two North Queensland women with very different careers, it has meant following opportunities, drawing on their skills and experience and finding their own place in the industry. The Impactful Careers and Inspirational Insights video series, developed by the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, shares their stories and highlights some of the diverse career opportunities available in agriculture.
Meet Alison and KristaAlison Larard - Agricultural Leader & Mentor
With more than 25 years of experience in Australian agriculture, Alison Larard has built a career spanning rural financial counselling, industry leadership, governance and mentoring.
Her story highlights the value of experience, education and strong professional networks, and the importance of supporting emerging leaders to build their confidence and find their place in the industry.
Krista Watkins - Turning challenges into opportunities
As Founder and Director of Natural Evolution, Krista Watkins has helped transform banana waste into innovative, high-value products, building an agribusiness with an international reach.
Her journey shows how curiosity, problem-solving and a willingness to try something different can create new opportunities in agriculture, and how skills from outside traditional farming roles can translate into successful agribusiness ventures.
For Australian Women in Agriculture, sharing these stories is an opportunity to start important conversations about career pathways, leadership and how more women can influence the industry's future.
The series was developed by the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, with funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
About the TNQ Drought HubLed by James Cook University, the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (TNQ Drought Hub) helps land managers and communities build resilience to future drought.
Our vision is for northern Queensland to become drought resilient through an innovative, profitable and sustainable agricultural sector, supported by resourceful and adaptable communities.
Find out more about the TNQ Drought Hub: https://tnqdroughthub.com.au/
