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Thoroughbred Horses

New Thoroughbred Breeders Australia learning modules

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) is pleased to release two new modules on TBA Learning – the Australian thoroughbred industry’s home for online education.

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Chicks UQ Consortium
CHICKEN MEAT / 13.05.25

Egg injection leads to healthier chicks

An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to University of Queensland research.

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12.05.25

2025 Horizon Scholarship cohort revealed

As Australian agriculture navigates a number of opportunities and challenges such as workforce, climate change and rapid digital transformation, AgriFutures Australia’s Horizon Scholarship Program is investing in the next generation of leaders with the skills and passion to tackle such issues head on.

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INSECTS / 08.05.25

Australian insect industry takes flight with $2M program of research

Led by the University of Adelaide and supported by AgriFutures Australia through its Emerging Industries program, a new $2 million program of research is set to unlock the potential of Australia’s insect industry by addressing critical barriers to growth.

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