The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST) is proud to announce the new AgCredited national accreditation program for professionals working in agriculture and natural resource management.

The program has been developed to meet the growing demand from farmers for increasingly higher levels of advice and support from advisors.

AgCredited is based on national industry standards aligned to the national Vocational Education and Training (VET) framework.

To become accredited as an advisor or consultant, candidates need to meet specified national core and specialist competencies. Those who are successful in obtaining accreditation will be entitled to use the AgCredited logo, which will become a symbol for superior professional advice and practice.

The program has the support of Australia's leading agribusiness firms, and representatives from Elders and CRT have participated in its development.

AgCredited will enable professionals working in agriculture and natural resource management to build and maintain the highest possible quality of professional competency and advice to clients.

AgCredited will give Australian farmers the confidence to know who they can trust when they seek help from consultants, researchers, advisors and scientists.