Farming future acknowledged at Easter Show

But two Charles Sturt University (CSU) students from Wagga have been doing their best to raise the profile of regional Australia at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Brodie Argue, 19, a veterinary science student, and Kate Molloy, 20, an agricultural science student, joined together on-stage on Sunday to argue that Australia needs to increase its expectations from farming.

"Innovations are just getting better and better," Kate said.

"We're doing so many great things with the technology we have and if we heighten our expectations, it will bring on personal development which means improved produce."

Kate and Brodie are among a group of specially selected people for the Royal Agricultural Society's Rural Achiever's program.

Brodie said Australian produce has the potential to combat poverty around the world, with global

food production set to increase by 70 per cent by 2050.

"I can say confidently that our expectations aren't high and we exceed and expand on them everyday," Brodie said.

"I believe strongly in control efficiencies such as reproduction and nutrition to tighten production and make it more efficient so that we can be that food bowl."

Meanwhile, 24-year-old Temora resident Angus McHattan was flying the flag high for frontline agricultural services.

Mr McHattan put his auctioneering skills to the test at the young auctioneers competition, but unfortunately missed out on a place.

Three Riverina showgirls, Carly Acheson of Wagga, Jasmine Corbett of Junee and Emily Chilvers of Griffith, were also pipped for a place in the showgirls competition.

However, Junee resident Kelvin Cronk will be recognised at the Parade of Champions on Tuesday.

Mr Cronk is a well-respected show breeder who won eight ribbons and all grand champion titles at the sheep and fleece show in 2006.

Mr Cronk's commitment to the show as a sheep judge will also be recognised.