Supporting future leaders in horticulture: Apply now for the Australian Rural Leadership Program

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Publication date: July 28, 2025

At Hort Innovation, we believe in backing people who are ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact in horticulture and beyond. That’s why we’re sponsoring horticulture growers and levy payers to participate in the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP).

Delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, the ARLP is a nationally recognised leadership development experience that spans 15 months. It’s designed to build leadership capability across rural, regional and remote Australia, with a strong focus on personal growth, collaboration, and long-term impact.

Participants in the ARLP will take part in:

Four immersive face-to-face sessions held in diverse regional locations across Australia
Online learning modules that support reflection and skill-building
Independent project work that encourages participants to apply their leadership in real-world contexts.

The program is designed to challenge, stretch and support participants as they reflect on their leadership style, build resilience, and grow alongside a diverse cohort of peers from across industries and regions.

The scholarship is an ideal opportunity for individuals who care deeply about the future of horticulture and regional communities, are open to learning, growing, and being challenged, are already contributing as leaders (formally or informally) and want to make a long-term impact in rural, regional, or remote Australia.

Investing in leadership is central to Hort Innovation’s commitment to building a resilient, innovative and future-focused horticulture sector. By supporting emerging and established leaders through programs like the ARLP, we’re helping to ensure that our industry continues to thrive, led by people who are equipped to navigate change, collaborate across sectors, and drive meaningful progress.

If you’re actively involved in the horticulture industry as a grower or levy payer and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we encourage you to apply.

Applications for the ARLP Course close Monday, August 4.

Learn more and apply at Australian Rural Leadership Program.

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Tom McCue

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