Agriculture Education at Melbourne Polytechnic

19/05/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to our incredible lecturer Andrea Roberts-Davison on being selected for the Wine Australia Future Leaders Program 2025! 🍷🌟

Andi is the only educator chosen for this prestigious program, which recognises innovators and change-makers shaping the future of the Australian wine industry. Her passion, expertise, and commitment to education continue to inspire us every day — and now the whole industry is taking notice!

We’re so proud to see her representing education on this national stage. Well done, Andi! 🙌👏

25/03/2025

🌱🚜 Exciting News! 🚜🌱

The Melbourne Polytechnic Agriculture Team is thrilled to be an exhibitor at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo from April 4th–6th! 🎉

Come visit us to learn about our hands-on agriculture programs, cutting-edge training, and how we’re shaping the future of farming. Whether you're into sustainable practices, livestock, or innovative farming techniques, we’d love to chat with you!

📍 Find us at the expo and say hi!

25/02/2025

Over summer, the Salt Water Lake at Westgate Park (near Melbourne’s Westgate Bridge) transforms into a stunning bright pink thanks to two salt-loving microorganisms: Dunaliella salina (a microalgae) and Halobacteria cutirubrum (a bacterium). These tiny organisms produce carotenoids, natural pigments that create the lake’s vibrant color!

Unlike harmful “red tides” found in some marine environments, this pink lake is completely safe. But the color doesn’t last forever—in just the last few days, the lake has shifted back to a rich green.

🔬 Swipe to the last photo and take a closer look under the microscope: Dunaliella and Spirulina (a squiggly-shaped cyanobacterium) are both present.

These microorganisms are widely used in cosmetics and dietary supplements for their antioxidant properties.
At Melbourne Polytechnic, our students explore the fascinating world of microalgae in Agricultural Systems & Technology, a first-year subject in the Bachelor of Agriculture degree.

📸 Have you seen the pink lake in person? Share your pics below! 👇

19/02/2025

At Melbourne Polytechnic's farm in Eden Park, the cows sure know how to beat the heat! Last week these two were spotted taking a dip to cool off. 🐄💦

02/02/2025

15/01/2025

Think our degree is all about agriculture? Think again! Over summer, students have the chance to dive into unique subjects like Restoration of Aquatic Habitat. Here, our class is hard at work at Point Cooke Marine Sanctuary, searching for Asian shore crabs - an invasive species threatening local ecosystems. Hands-on, real-world experience in action!

28/12/2024

20/11/2024

Our students have been getting hands-on, planting and learning about aquaponic systems 🐟 Space in the system is maximised through media beds, NFT lines (not pictured) and floating rafts on the water’s surface 🌱

23/10/2024

Our Aquaponics and Integrated Aquaculture students had an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Mainstream Aquaculture’s state-of-the-art facility in Werribee. From precision-controlled environments to innovative recirculation systems, our students immersed themselves in the future of sustainable seafood production. Grateful to Mainstream Aquaculture for this invaluable experience! 🐟

15/10/2024

08/10/2024

Melbourne Polytechnic graduate Jillian Magat is the Outstanding Business, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Student of the Year 2024.

Jillian, who completed the Diploma of Information Technology ICT50220, attributes her success to mentorship and guidance from her teachers. Now pursuing a Bachelor in IT, she continues to excel in her studies.

Her journey from immigrant to IT professional showcases the transformative power of education and perseverance in the rapidly growing tech field. Head to https://melbpo.ly/meet-jillian to read more about Jillian's study journey.

28/08/2024

Hands-on learning in action! Our Animal Management and Nutrition students gaining valuable experience handling sheep at Northern Lodge. 🐑