AgriFutures Australia Researchers Handbook
The AgriFutures Australia Researcher Handbook is a practical guide to working with AgriFutures. It outlines funding opportunities, procurement processes and project expectations, while explaining our...
2026 National Renewables in Agriculture Conference
We are proud to sponsor the 2026 Renewables in Ag Conference, supporting a productive, profitable and sustainable agriculture sector.
Export Fodder AgriFutures welcomes two new members to Export Fodder Advisory Panel
AgriFutures Australia has appointed two new members to its Export Fodder Advisory Panel, ensuring continued expertise to guide research, development and extension (RD&E) investment for the industry.
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Workforce and Leadership Early bird tickets now on sale for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner & 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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Honey Bee & Pollination Help shape the future of Australian beekeeping: Advisory Panel recruitment open
AgriFutures Australia is inviting applications from across the honey bee and pollination industry to join its Honey Bee & Pollination Advisory Panel, offering industry participants a direct role in shaping how levy funds are invested.
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Thoroughbred Horses More than a miss: Scientists identify a gene variant that causes early pregnancy loss
The ratio of live foals to mares covered has sat at 66% for some time, but researchers at the University of Newcastle and University of Sydney have identified a gene that causes early pregnancy loss and are developing a tool to help breeders make more informed breeding decisions.
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Chicken Meat Building resilience from the ground up: Amelia Sofra named 2026 Gary Sansom Scholar
Emerging animal welfare researcher Amelia Sofra has been named the 2026 AgriFutures Gary Sansom Scholarship recipient, with her PhD research focused on advancing management approaches that support the welfare, productivity and sustainability of Australia’s chicken meat industry.
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Emerging Industries Meet Tom Hobbs: bringing practical ag experience and fresh thinking to Emerging Industries
From contract sheep work to chartered accounting, Tom Hobbs’ career has always had one constant. A love of Australian agriculture. Stepping into the role of Manager, Emerging Industries at AgriFutures Australia, Tom brings a lifetime working in regional Australia, with hands‑on experience with producers and a sharp eye for risk, problem‑solving and opportunity.
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Evaluating the efficacy of oxalic acid control products for the management of Varroa destructor under Australian conditions
Southern Cross University
28 May, 2026 - 9 January, 2028
Completion of PRO-017976 - Propagation and testing of novel agave species for challenging Australian conditions
The University of Adelaide (now operating as Adelaide University)
7 May, 2026 - 21 June, 2026