The Ag2050 team
Ag2050 is focused on exploring and planning for the future of agriculture in Australia by 2050. This project is dedicated to creating a sustainable, resilient, and productive agricultural sector through collaboration and innovation. By addressing critical areas such as indigenous engagement in agriculture, climate resilience strategies, water management, future technologies, and global trade access, Ag2050 brings together diverse voices to drive meaningful, evidence-based discussions about the future of farming in Australia.
Meet the Ag2050 Leadership Team who are the driving force behind our work packages. Together, they bring a wealth of expertise, from land-use change, climate modelling and responsible AI in agriculture to future workforce and socio-technical pathways for farming. With expertise in sustainable agriculture, they are working to build practical, forward-thinking solutions to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Join the Ag2050 conversation and stay connected with us as we shape the future of Australian agriculture. Together, we can drive the innovation and collaboration needed to secure a thriving agricultural landscape for 2050 and beyond.
Leadership Team
| Name | Role/Focus Area |
| Rose Roche | Ag2050 lead |
| Marni Williams | Program Manager |
| Frank Sperling | Global Contexts and Adaptation |
| Zaynel Sushil & Torres Webb | Caring for Country and Agriculture |
| Rebecca Darbyshire | Climate Modelling in Agriculture |
| Martijn Mooij | Living Labs |
| Anton Wasson | Unlocking Innovation |
| Everard Edwards | Future Farm Technologies |
| Rebecca Doble | Sustainable Water Management |
| Katie McRobert (Australian Farm Institute) | Land-use Options |
| Cara Stizlein & Claire Naughtin | Socio-technical Innovation |
| Roger Lawes | Consolidation and Diversification |
| Mauricio Emerenciano | Aquaculture Systems |
| Sabrina Greenwood | Sustainable Livestock Systems |
| Petra Kuhnert | Responsible AI |
| Nina Welti | Trade and Market Access |
| Katie Ricketts | Workforce Futures |
| Katherine Wynn | Futures Lead Economist |
| Yasmin Morgan | Futures Project Manager |
Meet the Ag2050 Board: The Ag2050 Project Board plays a crucial role in guiding our project. They provide strategic oversight, governance, and direction, ensuring we stay on track and make the right decisions. The board supports the project by focusing on major shifts in strategy, scope, partners, and managing risks.
| Jen Taylor | CSIRO Agriculture & Food | Sponsor and chair |
| Petra Kuhnert | CSIRO Data 61 | Member |
| James Deverell | Science Connect | Member |
| Nick Blong / Tiffany Reed-Marshall | Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) | Past Member/s |
| Steve Swain | CSIRO Agriculture & Food | Member |
| Katie McRobert | Australian Farm Institute | Member |
| Marni Williams | CSIRO Agriculture & Food | Project manager and secretary |