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Webinar: Optimising Organic Waste and Cultivating Circularity for Australian Agriculture

Join us at the upcoming webinar to release findings from the Optimising Organic Waste and Cultivating Circularity for Australian Agriculture project

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Modern farming is outgrowing Australia’s tax system, new AgriFutures research shows

Australia’s farmers are embracing new income streams to remain viable, but the nation’s tax system has not kept pace, according to new research released today by AgriFutures Australia. 

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Adelaide named host city for evokeAG. 2027

South Australia is set to take centre stage in the future of food supply chain innovation and technology, as Adelaide is announced as the host city for AgriFutures evokeAG. 2027.

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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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Antibody-Driven Defence: An Innovative Method for Safeguarding Honey Bees Against Varroa-Induced Viral Diseases

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1 February, 2026 - 3 April, 2030

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