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Department of Primary Industries

Visit, events and industry support

Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute offers various event, visit and engagement activities for producers and the broader community.


Community events and engagement

Key industry visits

Open day

WPII supports and hosts various specialised visits for key industry groups and producers.

Community Events

WPII also hosts open days for the community to learn more about our activities and our contribution to the local region.

For inquiries about site visits contact:

Email: wollongbar.office@dpi.nsw.gov.au or

Phone: (02) 6626 1200

Industry and workforce support

Industry Support

DPI and its partner agency, LLS conduct direct industry information and outreach activities at WPII.

This includes:

  • LLS North Coast  events and activities
  • Farms of the Future producer education program which provides advisory and grants to ag tech on farms. Learn more about the program and resources here and watch the video below

    Career and workforce opportunities

    WPII is part of the Agricultural Pathways trainee program which is a two-year employment opportunity with DPI.

    It provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience to help kickstart a career in agriculture while also gaining a formal qualification in agriculture – from a Certificate III in Agriculture, through to a Diploma in Agriculture.

    Open to interested recent school leavers through to current and recent graduates of Certificate III in Agriculture or higher, the successful applicant will have a passion for agriculture and a keen interest in research and development.

    • More information can be found on the DPI Ag Pathways page.


    Upcoming Events

    WPII 130th Anniversary

    WPII is celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2024. More information will be added here as the celebrations get closer.