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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.

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Improving the odds: Pinpointing the key factors in Thoroughbred pregnancy loss

The covering season has wrapped up for the year, but how do we ensure we maximise the number of mares carry their pregnancies to full term? The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program has been working hard to demystify the full picture around equine abortions. The Program has been undertaking a multi-stage project, The pathology and epidemiology of equine pregnancy loss, to enhance the industry’s knowledge of what causes abortion, and as they enter the next phase, they expand the project’s reach to encompass the breeding industry in Queensland.

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Australia’s agricultural innovation system must lift to deliver impact at scale

AgriFutures Australia’s Chair and Managing Director call for a step‑change in agricultural innovation to deliver impact at scale.

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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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