#Groundbreakers

Alisa Milalia is an aquaculture research scientist with a rich background. Born in Canada, she has Romanian heritage, grew up on the beautiful Kapiti Coast in New Zealand and now lives in Townsville, Queensland.
With a background in Marine Biology and Ecology, Alisa discovered a passion for seaweed aquaculture during her postgraduate studies. The evoke^AG. 2025 Groundbreaker is developing sustainable seaweed cultivation methods, recognising its potential to improve environmental sustainability, drive economic growth, and support rural communities.

Some of us just pass our final exams in our last semester of university – Alex Montanari started a company. Alex is the founder of AGRA Farming Technologies in Perth, driven by a mission to combat climate change and its impact on our world. With over four years of experience in the controlled environment agriculture scene, he’s consulted on projects for The University of Western Australia and the Australian Defence Force. Alex previously ran a successful media production company and launched an automated home growing product.

Three weeks without fresh fruit or vegetables. Hiked up prices. Produce with little shelf life after travelling a long way – it’s the reality for many communities in Australia’s remote regions. And Malachai Clements is on a mission to change it.

Today, AgriFutures evoke^AG. has revealed its five Groundbreakers for 2025, an inspiring cohort of young innovators delivering bold solutions to some of the most complex challenges in agrifood.

Applications are now open for AgriFutures Australia’s evoke^AG. 2025 Groundbreakers program. Formerly known as Future Young Leaders, the revamped mentorship program offers invaluable professional development to young movers and shakers who are committed to delivering impact for Australia’s rural industries and communities.

Here, former participant, Malkah Lara-Muckenschnabl, shares with aspiring young changemakers why Groundbreakers should be on your must-do list.

The search is on for the next generation of agrifood innovators with applications now open for the evoke^AG. Groundbreakers 2025 cohort.
Formally known as the Future Young Leaders program, the 2025 evoke^AG. Groundbreakers Program will give five young agrifood innovators the opportunity to present their ideas, innovations, or research to an international audience at evoke^AG. in Brisbane on 18 and 19 February 2025.

Applications for the evoke^AG. Groundbreakers program open on Friday, 2 August 2024. We catch up with Emily Jones, outgoing program manager, to share how it’s evolved since 2019, the reason behind the name change in 2025, and what’s ahead for the successful five applicants.

Applications for the evoke^AG. Groundbreakers Program open on Friday August 2, offering five emerging leaders in agrifood and related industries the opportunity to present their innovations at the evoke^AG. 2025 event in Brisbane – and plenty more. For young leaders throwing their hats into the ring, outgoing program manager Emily Jones has five tips for success.