Help Shape the Future of Agricultural Education

How much do Australian students really know about agriculture?

We're inviting primary and secondary schools across Australia to participate in the 2026 National Agricultural Knowledge Survey - a national research project designed to better understand students' knowledge of agriculture and help inform future agricultural education initiatives.

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is available for students in Years 4–12.

Nominate your School

Why Participate?

Every day, Australian students make choices that are connected to agriculture—whether it's the food they eat, the clothes they wear or the products they use.

Yet we still know surprisingly little about students' understanding of Australia's agricultural industries.

By participating in the 2026 National Agricultural Knowledge Survey, your school will help build a national picture of agricultural literacy and contribute to future education programs that better support teachers and students.

What's Involved?

Participation has been designed to be simple and flexible for busy schools.

The survey includes:

  • Approximately 15 minutes to complete

  • Suitable for students in Years 4–12

  • Available online or as a paper-based survey

  • Flexible delivery to suit your classroom

  • Minimal preparation required

Benefits for Schools

Participating schools will:

  • Contribute to nationally significant agricultural education research.

  • Help shape future agricultural education resources.

  • Receive a summary of their students' survey results.

  • Support a greater understanding of agricultural literacy across Australia.

Who Can Register?

We welcome expressions of interest from:

  • Primary Schools

  • Secondary Schools

  • Government Schools

  • Independent Schools

  • Catholic Schools

Teachers, principals, curriculum leaders and even parents are encouraged to nominate a school to participate.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Approximately 15 minutes.

  • Students in Years 4–12.

  • Schools can choose either an online survey or a paper-based version.

  • The project team will work with participating schools to organise a suitable time.

  • Yes. Participation is entirely voluntary.

  • Yes. Participating schools will receive a summary of their students' results.

  • Yes. Full ethics information and participant documentation will be provided to participating schools.

Nominate your School

Interested in participating?

Complete this short form and a member of the project team will be in touch.

What happens next?

Once you submit your expression of interest, a member of the project team will contact you to discuss participation, answer any questions and help organise a suitable time for your school to complete the survey.