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2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner & National Announcement

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner & National Announcement – secure your seat to this prestigious event before they sell out.

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Workforce and Leadership

AgriFutures 2024 Horizon Scholarship cohort announced

The Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) and industry sponsors have announced the 19 scholars selected to receive a 2024 Horizon Scholarship.

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National Challenges and Opportunities

Farmers to contribute to fatigue management project – a first for agriculture.

In a joint initiative led by the Rural Safety & Health Alliance (RSHA), the Farming and Fatigue: Growing Sensible Solutions project aims to guide industry to understand, measure and manage fatigue on-farm. By merging industry insights with cutting-edge research, this project aims to deliver comprehensive, user-friendly guidance tailored to the unique demands of farming.

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