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2025 Rural Women's Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT.
GREAT HALL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA 08.09.26

2026 Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement

The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

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Three new research projects to support the future of Australia’s chicken meat industry

AgriFutures Australia is investing in three new research projects that will support the Australian chicken meat industry to meet current and future challenges - strengthening sustainability, animal welfare, biosecurity and consumer confidence. The projects focus on some of the industry’s most important priorities, including reducing environmental impacts, improving bird welfare, monitoring antimicrobial resistance, supporting circular economy solutions and developing practical, science-based welfare standards. Together, these projects will deliver practical tools, trusted data and clear guidance to help the chicken meat industry continue to produce affordable, high-quality protein while responding to changing community, market and regulatory expectations.

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New roadmap to help primary producers navigate energy transition 

Australia’s primary producers have new guidance to navigate the shift in energy systems, with national research outlining both the challenges ahead and the practical pathways available.

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

La Trobe University

1 February, 2026 - 3 April, 2030

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