National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy
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Webinar: Industrial Hemp Variety Trials (IHVT) Wrap-up Webinar
Join us for a webinar marking the conclusion of the Industrial Hemp Variety Trials (IHVT), a national initiative spanning three growing seasons across multiple regions. This session will showcase key outcomes from the trials, highlight learnings from across the various growing regions and explore the next phase of work for industrial hemp variety trials in Australia.
Workforce and Leadership
National Strategy launched to connect Australian students with Food and Fibre Education
The National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy was launched today, marking an unprecedented collaboration between 15 rural research and development corporations to transform how Australian students learn about the nation’s $80 billion food and fibre sector.
4 min read
Honey Bee & Pollination
Supplementary feeding can build and maintain hives amid stress
Honey bees are performing critical honey production and pollination roles against a backdrop of increasing stress, as fires, floods, drought and the resulting changes to flowering patterns leave colonies without access to adequate nutrition – yet nutritional support is on the way.
3 min read
Our vision is to grow the long-term prosperity of Australian rural industries. Since our inception in 1990, AgriFutures Australia, formerly RIRDC, has grown and developed alongside our 13 levied industries and we’re honoured to continue this important role in supporting the growth and overall success of Australian agriculture.
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