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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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Applications open for 2026 Les Young Scholarship

Applications opened on Thursday, March 26, for the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program’s 2026 Les Young Scholarship; an opportunity for one young industry participant to travel to the United Kingdom and complete a tailored education program at The National Stud in Newmarket. The scholarship covers travel and accommodation costs for the recipient, who will partake in theory and practical coursework across all sectors of the Stud. They will complete a course in stud and bloodstock management, where the content will be tailored to the student’s experience and career goals.

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From global insights to paddock change: Meet Nuffield scholar Robert Bell

Investing in people is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen Australia’s rural industries.

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Regional social enterprise founder Kristie Ivone wins 2026 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Regional social enterprise founder Kristie Ivone has been recognised for her leadership in building inclusive, connected regional communities through language and cultural exchange.

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Remote pastoral innovator Kelly Shotton wins 2026 Northern Territory AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Drawing on years of station experience as a ringer, bore runner and pilot, Ms Shotton developed BoreWatch - a water maintenance reporting platform.

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Australian grown coffee goes global

Australian-grown coffee is gaining serious momentum, as global supply pressures intensify and demand for high quality, traceable beans continues to rise.

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Military veteran Amy Vickers wins 2026 Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Providing tailored, compassionate support for women transitioning out of service has seen Military veteran Amy Vickers of Well Beyond Services named 2026 Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.

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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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