Learning and Development Opportunities and Resources

 

If we want to solve future agricultural challenges, we need rural leaders with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about the ongoing success of their enterprises and industries. AgriFutures Australia is committed to fostering innovation in agriculture by helping our levy payers and the broader agricultural workforce by investing in leadership, capacity, skills development programs, and Australian agricultural scholarships.

Programs, Courses and Scholarships

AgriFutures-sponsored positions are available in the programs below. When applications open, you can apply for one or more programs via a single application form.

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Status
Organisation
Program
Next Round Opens
Applications Close
Eligible Applicants
Positions Available

Closed
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Company Directors Course™
Mid-2026
TBC

  • Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
  • Agrifood innovation or agritech professionals
  • Rural Women’s Award Alumni
Varies annually

Closed
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Foundations of Directorship™
Mid-2026
TBC

  • Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
  • Agrifood innovation or agritech professionals
  • Rural Women’s Award Alumni
Varies annually

Closed
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Agribusiness Leadership
Program
Mid-2026
TBC
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
2

Closed
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Australian Rural Leadership Program
Mid-2026
TBC
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
1–2

Closed
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program
Mid-2026
TBC
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
2

Closed
Global Voices
World Food Forum Policy Fellowship
Mid-2026
TBC

  • Horizon Scholarship alumni
  • evokeAG. Groundbreakers (formerly known as Future Young Leaders) alumni
  • Country to Canberra alumni
2

Closed
Marcus Oldham College
Rural Leadership Program
Early 2026
TBC
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
2 (1x position in 2 programs)

Closed
National Farmers Federation (NFF)
Diversity in Ag Leadership Program
Mid-2026
TBC
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
1–2

Opening
soon
Nuffield Australia
Nuffield Farming Scholarships
Monday 16 February 2026
Friday 8 May 2026
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Levied or Emerging Industry
1–2

Information for Applicants

AICD Company Directors Course™ and Foundations of Directorship™

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Resources

AgriFutures Learning and Development Opportunities Q&A Session and Application Writing Workshop with Bridget Johns

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Diver with Australian seaweed

Emerging Industries Capacity Building Resource Toolbox

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Pasture Seeds project researchers: Dr Phil Nichols, Dr Kevin Foster, Dr Andrew Guzzomi and pHD candidate Wesley Moss

Levied Industries Capacity Building Resource Toolbox

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Contact

If you have questions about a specific program’s timeline, details, structure, and/or delivery, please contact the relevant organisation indicated in the table above.

For queries about the AgriFutures application process, or eligibility for a sponsored position:

Sarah Hope
Manager, Capacity Building

Emily Jones
Coordinator, Capacity Building