Australian extension capacity and capability: A map and a gap analysis
The need for a robust and effective national extension system to support Australian agricultural industries is imperative to achieve impact at the production level. A...BRISBANE, QLD 19.02.25
Seeds of Opportunity: ASIDA Industry Breakfast on Australian Sesame
Join the Australian Sesame Industry Development Association (ASIDA) to network with key stakeholders across the sesame supply chain, gain insights into emerging market trends, and discover collaborative opportunities to shape the future of this thriving industry.
Thoroughbred Horses
Championing thoroughbred welfare: Investing in best practices, workforce safety, and environmental sustainability
The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) that improves the sustainability, productivity and competitiveness of the Australian thoroughbred industry. The Program has 13 research projects currently underway across the priority areas, with six of these projects addressing the first priority area on thoroughbred horse welfare, workforce safety and environmental sustainability.
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Chicken Meat
Protecting chicken meat with an innovative biosecurity solution
As biosecurity threats increasingly overshadow Australia’s agricultural landscape, Australian biosecurity technology company ExoFlare and the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program have been working together to address the rising biosecurity threat landscape that is facing Australian chicken meat producers.
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Global Innovation Networks
How technology can help safeguard Australian ag from biosecurity threats
Biosecurity is one of the greatest threats to Australian agriculture. With around 70% of the $83 billion industry's outputs exported annually, we cannot afford for it to be compromised.
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Workforce and Leadership
Diving into the opportunities presented by aquaculture and marine bioproducts
When you think of agriculture, typically cattle, sheep, and crops come to mind, despite the industry being incredibly diverse. Fostering an appreciation for its breadth among young students is essential for a future that explores the many opportunities the industry presents.
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Workforce and Leadership
Finding direction in directorship
AgriFutures-sponsored participants of the Company Directors CourseTM or Foundations of DirectorshipTM reflect on their experience and the value this has brought to their industries.
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Workforce and Leadership
Driving change in rural communities: Meet the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant recipients
Seven women successfully pitched their ideas, ranging from health chats, value-add ice cream and pastures under horse grazing, to a brain injury summit, Australian fibre apparel rental, classroom resources about agriculture and delivering medication with a drone.
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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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