Two young people involved in the Australian sheep industry have a unique opportunity to participate in the Next Generation Program - Global Sheep Forum scheduled to take place online in and in Adelaide, South Australia from 5 – 10 July 2026.

By participating in the Next Generation Program, participants will meet like-minded sheep producers from around the world, gain a broader in depth understanding of the global sheep industry, and support Sheep Producers Australia's engagement with international partners.

The Global Sheep Forum is a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering sustainable practices in the global sheep industry. The program brings together young sheep farmers from New Zealand, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada offering a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and skill development.

Next Generation Program – Global Sheep Forum

2026 LambEx, Adelaide and Online Leadership Program

All participants will first take part in a series of online leadership masterclasses, designed to build foundational skills in communication, advocacy, collaboration, values-based leadership and global awareness.

Program participants will then form international project groups made up of members from partner countries. Each group will select a key area of sheep production to explore, collaborate online throughout the program, and present their collective insights virtually to the Global Sheep Forum following the in-person Australian visit.

As part of this opportunity, all international participants will meet face to face in South Australia in July, undertaking a program of on-farm visits, supply chain tours and industry engagements before attending LambEx 2026 in Adelaide.

The time commitment will include:

March–June 2026: Online leadership masterclasses (scheduled to suit all time zones)

March–September 2026: International project group work and virtual meetings, with presentations finalised by September

5–10 July 2026: Face-to-face program in South Australia and attendance at LambEx

More information on the Global Sheep Forum can be found on the Global Sheep Forum website.

Criteria

You must be under 35.
Applicants must be sheep producers or individuals working directly within the sheep industry in Australia.
Read the full terms and conditions HERE

Application Form

Applicant details

Please fill in the below application form below.

Applications close 16th February 2026.

First name

Last name

Phone

Date of Birth

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Month

Year

Address

Current occupation:

Current employer:

Application questions

Please tell us about your involvement within the Australian sheep industry (250 words).

What interests you about the Global Sheep Forum and why do you want to be part of this network? (250 words)

What is one activity or achievement in your sheep enterprise or community that you are particularly proud of, and why?

Please provide a 150-word bio.

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Eligibility

Please tick each statement to confirm you meet the eligibility criteria:

I am currently a sheep producer looking to expand my industry leadership or I work directly within the sheep industry.

I will be between 18 to 35 years old as at 1 January 2026

I can commit to all components of the program, including online leadership masterclasses, online global project work and the July in-person program in South Australia.

I have reliable internet access and can participate in online video meetings.

Declaration

By submitting this application, the applicant declares that the information in the application is true and correct and acknowledges they have read, understood and agree to the Terms & Conditions.