Future of livestock industry on show at 2025 ALPA National Young Auctioneers Competition
Austin Gerhardy of Nutrien Ag Solutions, Busselton, was named runner-up in this fiercely contested event.
The Queensland team represented by Dustyn Fitzgerald of Nutrien Ag Solutions, Dalby and Matthew Pearce of GDL Rural Emerald were the winners of the NAB Agribusiness Team Shield. The shield is awarded to the state with the highest combined point score.
Sam Thomas of Nutrien Milling Thomas, Dubbo also walked away as the winner of the Max Bailey Encouragement Award.
“Nutrien are incredibly proud of all the National and State ALPA Young Auctioneer Competition finalists who competed at Sydney Royal Show. It is a testament to all the hard work they’ve put in to get there," Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock Manager East Region Adam Mountjoy said.
“The finalists have worked on their skills for a number of years, and you can see the growth and success being clearly displayed in the competition today.
“Congratulations to all the competitors, it is brilliant to see such a bright future for the livestock industry on show."