Meet Janne Dipple – Leading the Charge for Women in Agriculture Across Queensland

RDA Ipswich & West Moreton is delighted to welcome Janne Dipple as Project Manager for the Women in Agriculture initiative — a state-funded program designed to create inclusive, digital, and career development pathways for women across Queensland’s agricultural sector.

Janne brings over 25 years of experience in agriculture and adult education, combining her hands-on expertise as a horticultural employer with her extensive background in workforce training and inclusive education. As co-Director of Bare Essentials, a grower, processor, and packer of leafy greens and herbs, Janne oversees compliance systems, policies, and procedures for a team of up to 40 staff.

Her career reflects a balance between industry practice and educational leadership. When she’s not managing off-farm education projects, Janne works alongside her husband on their farm — staying connected to the realities of modern agriculture and applying that experience to her work in training and workforce development.

Holding a Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy, along with qualifications in business management and agriculture, Janne has led initiatives that build cohesive farm teams, strengthen compliance systems, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Her projects have supported everyone from new entrants to experienced managers, helping them develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing industry.

Through the Women in Agriculture initiative, Janne will lead a program focused on:

Creating accessible career pathways for women wishing to enter or advance in agriculture.
Delivering digital skills training — from foundational literacy to advanced business applications.
Connecting participants with employers and agricultural businesses.
Launching an online portal to link women with training, mentors, and job opportunities in the sector.

Women currently make up just 35% of Australia’s agricultural workforce, and only 23% of technical and leadership roles. The Women in Agriculture program aims to address this gap by fostering digital capability, visibility, and opportunity for women — while helping agricultural employers meet their growing need for skilled, tech-savvy workers.

RDAIWM is inviting educators, employment agencies, and industry partners to collaborate on this program by delivering training, referring participants, and connecting jobseekers with agricultural employers.

Janne’s combination of practical industry knowledge, leadership experience, and passion for education makes her the ideal person to guide this important initiative. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in RDAIWM’s ongoing commitment to supporting women’s participation and leadership across Queensland’s agricultural landscape.

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