Theme five of the Carbon Initiative Program aims to increase producer engagement and alignment of activities across the agricultural value-chain in relation to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, for example linking producer activities to those in processing, transport and retail.
Projects explore the business case for increased engagement for producers in the value chain as it relates to activities to reduce GHGE and identify practical opportunities to increase producer engagement with the value chain.
Projects include:
The National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy was launched today, marking an unprecedented collaboration between 15 rural research and development corporations to transform how Australian students learn about the nation’s $80 billion food and fibre sector.
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HONEY BEE & POLLINATION / 13.11.25 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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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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INDUSTRIAL HEMP / 04.11.25 Picture a crop that can grow in every Australian state and territory. Its seeds are a superfood. Its fibres can be turned into fire-resistant, sustainable building materials, natural fabrics, health oils and even biodegradable packaging. It sounds almost too good to be true. But this isn’t science fiction. It’s industrial hemp.
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