The buzz of the nation: The European honey bee and its remarkable impact on Australian agriculture
Small in size but extraordinarily influential, the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) has a remarkable impact on our food and livelihoods. About two-thirds of Australian...ONLINE VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS 11.09.24 / ONLINE 18.09.24 / ONLINE 23.09.24 / ONLINE 02.10.24 / ONLINE 23.10.24 / ONLINE 14.11.24
Q&A Sessions: AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award & Acceleration Grant
These sessions are intended to provide clarity around the differences between the two programs and the respective eligibility criteria.
Workforce and Leadership
These rural women took the leap with their business ideas. Now they’re encouraging others to do the same
A city girl that fell in love with rural communities, Olga Davis grew up in Kazakhstan before moving to Australia eight years ago. Her husband is from regional Victoria and the pair decided to move back after spending lockdown in Melbourne during the Covid-19 pandemic.
5 min read
Workforce and Leadership
New veterinarian gains specialist expertise through global placement
Charlie Shadwell’s passion for advancing sheep artificial breeding took him across the globe to Indiana, USA, where he completed a four-week placement as part of his AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, sponsored by Australian Wool Innovation.
4 min read
Thoroughbred Horses
New program manager brings strong thoroughbred background to the role
A strong alliance and an exceptional amount of experience within the Australian thoroughbred industry has placed Caitlin Smith in good stead for her new role as Program Manager for the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program.
4 min read
Workforce and Leadership
The rural women blazing new trails in education for Australia’s agricultural future
The future of the Australian agriculture industry lies with the students sitting in our classrooms today. This is a truth that Emily Blackburn– a dedicated farmer, teacher and mother–knows firsthand.
6 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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