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SYDNEY, NSW 20.10.26

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Workforce and Leadership

Search underway for emerging agriculture leaders

Applications are now open for the 2027 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, giving university students the opportunity to build the skills, networks and industry experience needed to help shape the future of Australian agriculture.

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Workforce and Leadership

The ripple effect of Sharon Starick’s Rural Women’s Award journey

Sharon Starick has spent more than two decades helping shape Australian agriculture and natural resource management.

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Thoroughbred Horses

Shining a light on pregnancy loss risk factors

Phase Three of the project has now concluded and on Wednesday, July 29, Dr Carrick presented some of the project’s insights to the industry at the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program Research Update, hosted at the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association headquarters. What the project has uncovered so far has been illuminating, but it also highlights the need for further investigation on the subject.

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Workforce and Leadership

South Australian teacher-turned-farmer Narelle Zanker named 2026 National Winner, and Northern Territory pastoral innovator Kelly Shotton announced as National Runner Up

South Australia's Narelle Zanker and Northern Territory's Kelly Shotton have been recognised on the national stage for turning local challenges into innovative solutions.

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Pasture Seeds

From global research to paddock practice: Sam and Lachlan share key insights from IHSG

Through the AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Program travel bursary, Sam Croser and Lachlan Godson gained practical insights from leading seed growers, researchers and agronomists from around the world.

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Pasture Seeds

Closing the yield gap in red clover seed crops

Red clover seed crops may be producing considerably more seed than growers ultimately harvest. A survey of 16 commercial crops in Canterbury, New Zealand, found a substantial gap between seed yield potential and realised yield.

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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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