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ONLINE 14.12.23

2024 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Q&A Session

Applications for the 2024 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship are now open. This session is intended to provide clarity around eligibility criteria and answer any questions.

Thoroughbred Horses

New research into the impact of radiographic lesions to help the thoroughbred industry

New research focused on Australian thoroughbreds is now available to help understand the impact of a range of lesions on a yearling’s potential racing performance.

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National Challenges and Opportunities

Improving workforce data collection to foster the growth of Australian agriculture

AgriFutures Australia and RMCG work in partnership to improve the collection of workforce data in Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors.

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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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Producer Technology Uptake Program

Cross sector

1 January, 2021 - 31 December, 2022

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