Gilbert Tighe

2025 | Agriculture

In Honour of Tom Gunning

“I am eager to learn and help the industry to move sustainably forward and create a long lasting productive and profitable future for my generation and beyond.”

Farming and the agricultural industry is my future, it is what I love doing and the options are endless. I am eager to learn and help the industry to move forward sustainably and create a long lasting productive and profitable future for my generation and beyond.

With this Scholarship, I hope to travel to Canada to learn from large-scale farms, see advanced machinery and technologies in action, and exchange ideas on sustainable practices.

I’m passionate about leading large crews during harvest, trialing regenerative practices, and using non-synthetic fertilisers and biological treatments to improve soil and crop quality.

Experiencing global approaches will help me bring back knowledge to enhance Australian agriculture for future generations.

“Gilbert shows a strong commitment to sustainable farming practices and hands-on learning. He demonstrates leadership in team settings, a passion for innovation, and a clear desire to share knowledge globally. His focus on soil health, sustainable crop production, and exposure to advanced farming techniques highlights his dedication to creating a better future for agriculture. Gilbert is motivated to grow his skills through international experience and apply new insights to benefit both his family farm and the wider industry.”

– Assessor Panel