Emma Murphy from Galong, north-west of Yass, is one of just two graduates who have been accepted into the Australian Wool Innovation's (AWI) 2019 Graduate Training Program.
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Ms Murphy grew up on a commercial mixed farm, 'Yamagalli' in Galong, and had extensive exposure to wool production while helping her family.
The 18-month program will build on Ms Murphy's studies of Agriculture Economics at the University of Sydney, teaching her about the wool supply chain, from fibre to fashion.
Ms Murphy and Miles Barritt from Broomehill in Western Australia were chosen from 250 screened applicants.
AWI chief executive Stuart McCullough said Ms Murphy and Mr Barritt would be primarily based at the AWI office in Sydney and gain exposure to many areas of the AWI business, from on-farm and off-farm research and development (R&D) through to marketing.
AWI is a not-for-profit company that invests in R&D and marketing to increase the long-term profitability of Australian wool growers.
"Emma and Miles will also gain global exposure to the wool supply chain through two three-month international rotations in London, Shanghai and Hong Kong," Mr McCullough said.
Mr McCullough said the program helps to attract and retain talent in the Australian wool industry.
Applications for the 2020 AWI Graduate Training Program open April 1-April 30.
- For more information, visit wool.com
