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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

AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award celebrates 25 years of impact

The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award marked a significant milestone in 2025, celebrating its 25th year as Australia’s premier program recognising and supporting the vital role women play in rural and regional industries, businesses and communities.

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Industrial Hemp

Industrial Hemp: Australia’s next sustainable super crop

Picture a crop that can grow in every Australian state and territory. Its seeds are a superfood. Its fibres can be turned into fire-resistant, sustainable building materials, natural fabrics, health oils and even biodegradable packaging. It sounds almost too good to be true. But this isn’t science fiction. It’s industrial hemp.

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