Have you got a challenge you'd like the next generation would solve?
Share your idea in the form below!
We’re calling on the entire sheep industry across Australia — if you could hand one idea or opportunity to a young Trailblazer, what would it be?
Tell us what needs inventing, rethinking or fixing in the sheep and lamb industry.
Workforce, markets, welfare, processing, climate, succession — nothing is off the table.
Your insight could spark the next breakthrough at LambEx.
Share your ideas HERE
Submitted ideas
There’s research everywhere — why does none of it reach farm gates? How do we improve adoption of new ideas and technology/
How can we brand Australian lamb by region, like wine?
Methane targets are coming — Can a tool be developed that actually work on-farm?
Can someone investigate low-cost feed alternatives when grain prices explode?
Can someone develop a seamless link between farm software, abattoirs, and feedback?
There's a big mental load on family farms. Does someone have an example of how they have managed good mental health across their farm team?
I'd like to see a breeding plan for resilience, not just kilograms?
About Coles Trailblazers
The LambEx Coles Trailblazers Competition recognises and encourages young and upcoming industry professionals, producers, scientists & students to consider a future or ongoing career in the Australian lamb industry.
The competition enables these Trailblazers an opportunity to demonstrate how they, as young innovators will make a difference in the lamb industry. Successful finalists will have the opportunity to make their mark on industry at LambEx 2026 and hone their skills through professional development and networking with industry contacts.
Questions?
If you’d like to talk through an idea or ask about the Trailblazers program, email us at trailblazers@lambex.org.au