Trip to Europe for top young SA journalist

21 August 2008

Stock Journal Livestock Editor Catherine Miller has been announced as 2008 winner of the prestigious Alltech Award for young rural journalists.

Catherine will attend the up International Federation of Agricultural Journalists World Congress in Austria and Slovenia in September.

The Australian Council of Agricultural Journalists (ACAJ) coordinates the award which is sponsored by global animal nutrition company Alltech.

The ACAJ’s affiliate clubs in all mainland States select finalists for the award. Catherine represented Rural Media South Australia.

The career development opportunity enables a young Australian to meet and network with some of the world’s top agricultural journalists.

Alltech Pacific Rim Marketing Manager Emily Boyd said the company strongly believed that professional education was vital to ensuring the sustainability and success of rural industries.

“Agricultural journalists have an essential role to play in communicating what is happening in the farm sector and we are delighted to again sponsor this award,” Ms Boyd said.

ACAJ President Gordon Collie said the award was a great learning opportunity for a young journalist keen to broaden their knowledge of rural affairs and gain international experience.