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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 / 21.01.25

Protecting chicken meat with an innovative biosecurity solution

As biosecurity threats increasingly overshadow Australia’s agricultural landscape, Australian biosecurity technology company ExoFlare and 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 / 20.01.25

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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02.01.25

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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