A new bursary has been announced to recognise the late Liz Alexander’s significant contributions to agricultural innovation in Queensland and beyond.
Unveiled by the Minister for Primary Industries at evokeAG 2025 - the Asia-Pacific region’s premier agrifood innovation event in Brisbane - the bursary will support an emerging AgTech leader by covering the cost of attending a future evokeAG forum.
The Crisafulli Government has honoured Alexander’s pioneering work by naming the initiative in her memory. A driving force behind Queensland’s AgTech ecosystem, Alexander played a pivotal role in programs such as AgFrontier and i4Connect and served on multiple boards, including Cotton Australia, Plant Health Australia, and QRIDA.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland and is focused on boostingthe State’s agricultural productivity to $30 billion by 2030.
That goal is underpinned by the Crisafulli Government’s $30M Sowing Seeds of Farming Innovation fund, which will deliver cutting-edge techniques and unearth the world’s best farming practices.
Minister Perrett said the bursary will be awarded to an outstanding leader in Queensland’s AgTech ecosystem, covering the cost of attending a future evokeAG forum.
“Liz Alexander was a true pioneer and a passionate advocate for Queensland’s AgTech sector,” Minister Perrett said.
“Liz championed not only technology and innovation, but also the people behind them — the start-up founders, investors, and enablers working to supercharge the productivity and sustainability of our primary industries.
“This bursary is about recognising those who continue to lead in that space and drive meaningful change in Queensland’s primary industries.
“I look forward to seeing the next generation of AgTech leaders emerge and continue the work that Liz so passionately championed” Minister Perrett said.
Sonya Comiskey, chair of the Agtech Advisory Group that works with the Department of Primary Industries to collaborate with farmers on AgTech innovations, said Ms Alexander’s leadership, vision and dedication to fostering innovation in agriculture was second to none.
“Liz has left a legacy that continues to shape the industry today,” Ms Comiskey said.
“This bursary will honour her contributions and inspire future generations of AgTech and regional leaders,” Ms Comiskey said.
Liz passed away in July 2024 from complications related to her cancer treatment. She was 51. Photo source: CHDC
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