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MAROOCHY RESEARCH FACILITY, 47 MAYERS RD NAMBOUR QLD 17.03.26

2026 Ginger Research Update

The AgriFutures Ginger Program invites growers and industry to the 2026 Ginger Research Update for the latest ginger research, development and extension through live demonstrations, video highlights and practical, on‑farm insights.

Chicken Meat

Aussie-grown legumes in chicken meat diets could boost industry resilience and food security

The 2025 AgriFutures Gary Sansom scholar, Shay Sadr’s research into Australian-grown legumes for use in broiler (meat) chicken diets is paving the way for a more sustainable chicken meat industry – cutting reliance on imported soybean meal without reducing productivity or bird health.

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National Challenges and Opportunities

Systems Thinking: how agriculture can drive national resilience

As Australia looks to the future and seeks to build national resilience and prosperity, we know the challenges we face can’t be solved sector-by-sector.

3 min read

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

La Trobe University

1 February, 2026 - 3 April, 2030

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