Boutique agricultural finance and advisory firm Sprout Agribusiness, has more than doubled its graduate intake this year, welcoming five new graduates across regional New South Wales and southern Queensland as part of a long-term investment in regional talent.
Building on the success of its inaugural graduate program in 2025, Sprout Agribusiness has expanded the program for a second year, reinforcing its commitment to developing future agribusiness finance professionals within regional communities.
Chief Executive Officer Troy Constance said the program reflects a deliberate investment in the next generation.
“This is not just an investment in the five graduates joining us this year, it’s an investment in the long-term future of our business and the clients we support,” Mr Constance said.
“As a boutique firm, this is a significant commitment. Graduates now make up around 16 per cent of our team, and each of them will receive tailored, one-on-one training and mentoring throughout the year.”
Unlike large institutional graduate programs, Sprout Agribusiness’ approach is designed to provide graduates with practical, hands-on experience from the outset.
“Our graduates are involved in real client work early in their careers, and that hands-on exposure, supported by mentoring from senior advisers, helps fast-track their development in regional agribusiness finance,” Mr Constance said.
“We want to attract motivated graduates who are committed to regional Australia and provide them with a pathway to build long-term careers,” Mr Constance said.
The 2026 graduate intake includes:
- Angus Courtney, University of Melbourne – Albury Office
- Hamish Cameron, University of New England – Goondiwindi Office
- Hamish White, Marcus Oldham College – Goondiwindi Office
- Georgie Manifold, Marcus Oldham College – Orange Office
- Tiffany Thomas, Marcus Oldham College – Wagga Wagga Office
Sprout Agribusiness expects the graduate program to continue to evolve in the coming years as the business invests in developing the next generation of agribusiness finance professionals.
SOURCE: Agriculture Australia