Project snapshot: ‘Equility’ – Assessing stallion fertility in the field: Extension and adoption activities
Fertility varies significantly between thoroughbred stallions, and the time delay in pregnancy diagnosis – 14 days between breeding and knowing the outcome – limits the...ONLINE VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS 11.09.24 / ONLINE 18.09.24 / ONLINE 23.09.24 / ONLINE 02.10.24 / ONLINE 23.10.24 / ONLINE 14.11.24 / ONLINE 19.12.24
Q&A Sessions: AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award & Acceleration Grant
These sessions are intended to provide clarity around the differences between the two programs and the respective eligibility criteria.
Rice
Transforming rice production: New world-class facilities set to benefit growers and industry
Rice Breeding Australia Ltd. (RBA), a joint venture between AgriFutures Australia, SunRice Group and the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA), have announced plans to construct state-of-the-art breeding facilities in the Riverina region of NSW.
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National Challenges and Opportunities
Record high trust in rural industries driven by innovation
The latest results from the Community Trust in Rural Industries program shows community support for Australia’s rural industries and the value they bring to our society is at its highest level since the program began in 2019.
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Workforce and Leadership
Search underway for emerging agriculture leaders
To support the future prosperity of Australian agriculture and rural communities, the 2025 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, which aims to support the next generation of industry leaders, is now open for applications.
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Emerging Industries
Beating the heat: Hive Haven V10’s breakthrough in sustainable native beekeeping
Australian native stingless bees are vital for pollinating many of the country's unique native plants, but these bees may be facing challenges due to rising temperatures. Recognising the important role these bees play in the ecosystem, an AgriFutures Australia Business Innovation Grant supported Ann Ross and her team at Hive Haven to develop an innovative solution: the Hive Haven V10.
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Workforce and Leadership
Melbourne man to shape livestock’s future
Despite often feeling like an ‘alien’ to the world of agriculture, Melbourne man Arran Herburgh has positioned himself well to become a trailblazing livestock vet set to reshape the industry.
3 min read
Export Fodder
Export fodder projects underpin a growing global market
Australia’s export oaten fodder industry is worth approximately half a billion dollars a year, thanks to a booming export market injecting a strong financial return into growers’ businesses. Behind the success of these markets are research, development and extension projects that safeguard this sector and support its future sustainability and expansion.
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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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