Educational Resources

Competition Information for Teachers

Competition Guides

These Young Judges and Paraders Guides give potential competitors a detailed overview of what each competition entails, including where to start, how judging works, top tips and links to further reading.

Quick guide to Meat Breeds Sheep Judging

Competition Fact Sheets

These Young Judges and Paraders Fact Sheets give potential competitors and/or teachers a brief overview of what each competition entails, what you will gain from the competition and how they relate to the curriculum.

Fact Sheet – Beef Paraders Competition
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Dairy Paraders Competition
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Alpaca
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Beef
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Dairy
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Fleece
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Meat Breed Sheep
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Merino
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Poultry
1.1 December 23, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Grains
1.0 January 25, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Oilseeds
1.0 January 25, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Pulses
1.0 January 25, 2022
Fact Sheet – Young Judges Competition Soils
1.0 January 25, 2022

    Soils and Grains

    Grain Judging Handbook
    1 May 2024 May 1, 2024
    Grains, Pulses and Oilseeds Judging Quick Guide
    July 5, 2023
    How to run a grains judging competition [video]
    May 12, 2023
    How to run a soils judging competition [video]
    May 12, 2023
    Soil Judging Handbook
    January 3, 2023
    Soil Judging Quick Guide
    230614 June 14, 2023

      Animal Handling Training Program

      The Judging for the Future online training courses aim to introduce Young Judges to the importance of animal welfare as they begin their “career” as livestock judges in National, State and Local competitions.

      Teacher’s Handbooks

      These handbooks are an extensive guide for all school teachers looking at understanding further the purpose, educational value and benefits of the Young Judges and Paraders Competitions. Included are some example activities.

      Animal competitions

      Non-animal competitions

      Learning Resources

      This area of the platform is aimed to provide a variety of different websites to access agricultural and related education resources.

      Primezone

      PIEFA, a not for profit company, operates and manages a web portal called Primezone. Primezone provides teachers, parents and students with an Australian Curriculum driven range of high quality vetted primary industries education resources from Foundation to Year 12.

      Primezone Academy

      As an addition to Primezone, PIEFA has created an eLearning portal called Primezone Academy. Primezone Academy provides teachers and students with single-point access to a range of primary industries eLearning courses.

      This area of the platform acknowledges support received by ASA to deliver resources related to their competition and educational activities.

      promoting the role and significance of Australian Agricultural Shows to the wider community

      About Ag Shows Australia

      Agricultural Shows Australia represents over 580 shows nation-wide and works to engage, influence and promote the essential value of Australian Agriculture.

      Ag Shows