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Sheep graze on grass near solar panel arrays in rural Australia, showing how agriculture and renewable energy can work together.
ORANGE, NSW 12.08.26

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.

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

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