Growing industrial hemp in Tasmania – finding the right varieties
The three-year, nationally coordinated Industrial Hemp Variety Trial (IHVT) program was launched in 2021, co-funded by AgriFutures Australia and participating agencies, to address and overcome...
Growing industrial hemp in Victoria– finding the right varieties
The three-year, nationally coordinated Industrial Hemp Variety Trial (IHVT) program was launched in 2021, co-funded by AgriFutures Australia and participating agencies, to address and overcome...
Growing industrial hemp in South Australia– finding the right varieties
The three-year, nationally coordinated Industrial Hemp Variety Trial (IHVT) program was launched in 2021, co-funded by AgriFutures Australia and participating agencies, to address and overcome...
National Thoroughbred Week is a pilot program, the first of its kind here in Australia and New Zealand. Based on the popular UK National Racehorse Week and NZ Open Farms Day, it is a transparent, open invitation to connect with the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry. Think of it as a backstage pass to the world of Thoroughbred horses, a community-first event with nothing to hide and everything to share. From November 20-24, 2025.
Honey Bee & Pollination Honey bees are performing critical honey production and pollination roles against a backdrop of increasing stress, as fires, floods, drought and the resulting changes to flowering patterns leave colonies without access to adequate nutrition – yet nutritional support is on the way.
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Workforce and Leadership The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award marked a significant milestone in 2025, celebrating its 25th year as Australia’s premier program recognising and supporting the vital role women play in rural and regional industries, businesses and communities.
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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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