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2025 Rural Women's Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, ACT.

GREAT HALL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA 08.09.26

2026 Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement

The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

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Honey Bee & Pollination

Help shape the future of Australian beekeeping: Advisory Panel recruitment open

AgriFutures Australia is inviting applications from across the honey bee and pollination industry to join its Honey Bee & Pollination Advisory Panel, offering industry participants a direct role in shaping how levy funds are invested.

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Thoroughbred Horses

More than a miss: Scientists identify a gene variant that causes early pregnancy loss

The ratio of live foals to mares covered has sat at 66% for some time, but researchers at the University of Newcastle and University of Sydney have identified a gene that causes early pregnancy loss and are developing a tool to help breeders make more informed breeding decisions.

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Chicken Meat

Building resilience from the ground up: Amelia Sofra named 2026 Gary Sansom Scholar

Emerging animal welfare researcher Amelia Sofra has been named the 2026 AgriFutures Gary Sansom Scholarship recipient, with her PhD research focused on advancing management approaches that support the welfare, productivity and sustainability of Australia’s chicken meat industry.

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Emerging Industries

Meet Tom Hobbs: bringing practical ag experience and fresh thinking to Emerging Industries

From contract sheep work to chartered accounting, Tom Hobbs’ career has always had one constant. A love of Australian agriculture. Stepping into the role of Manager, Emerging Industries at AgriFutures Australia, Tom brings a lifetime working in regional Australia, with hands‑on experience with producers and a sharp eye for risk, problem‑solving and opportunity.

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National Challenges and Opportunities

New research calls for fit-for-purpose connectivity across Australian farms

Australian agriculture needs a more realistic, resilient and fit‑for‑purpose approach to connectivity if it is to remain productive, safe and competitive, according to new research released today by AgriFutures Australia.

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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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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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