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AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program: Extension Webinar Series

Join us for the Chicken Meat Program's extension webinar series, designed to connect the outcomes and benefits of research with industry.

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Workforce and Leadership

Supporting the next wave of industry-led agricultural leaders through the 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship

AgriFutures has announced the 2026 Horizon Scholars, 18 high performing university students who are building the skills, networks and industry understanding of Australian Agriculture.

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Workforce and Leadership

Teacher turned farmer Narelle Zanker wins 2026 South Australia AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Co-founder of Dairy Adventures Narelle Zanker named 2026 South Australian AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner.

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Chicken Meat

Three new research projects to support the future of Australia’s chicken meat industry

AgriFutures Australia is investing in three new research projects that will support the Australian chicken meat industry to meet current and future challenges - strengthening sustainability, animal welfare, biosecurity and consumer confidence. The projects focus on some of the industry’s most important priorities, including reducing environmental impacts, improving bird welfare, monitoring antimicrobial resistance, supporting circular economy solutions and developing practical, science-based welfare standards. Together, these projects will deliver practical tools, trusted data and clear guidance to help the chicken meat industry continue to produce affordable, high-quality protein while responding to changing community, market and regulatory expectations.

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National Challenges and Opportunities

New roadmap to help primary producers navigate energy transition 

Australia’s primary producers have new guidance to navigate the shift in energy systems, with national research outlining both the challenges ahead and the practical pathways available.

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Thoroughbred Horses

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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Workforce and Leadership

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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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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