Latest news and events

Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement
GREAT HALL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA 28.10.25

Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement

The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

Workforce and Leadership

AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Marks 25 Years: NSW Shearer Carol Mudford Named 2025 National Winner, WA Fashion Innovator Isabella Thrupp Runner-Up

NSW shearer, registered nurse and mental health advocate, Carol Mudford, named the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner and WA fashion innovator, Isabella Thrupp, announced as National Runner Up.

5 min read

Corporate

Brianna Casey AM appointed as Managing Director of AgriFutures Australia

Ms Brianna Casey AM has been appointed by the Board of AgriFutures Australia as its new Managing Director, succeeding Mr John Harvey who has led the organisation for the last ten years.  

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.

Learn more about AgriFutures Australia

Current projects

Our Industries

Chicken Meat

Chicken Meat