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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 investing in leadership, capacity building, skills development and scholarship opportunities that strengthen the industries we serve and support a capable, future-ready agricultural workforce.

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

2027 Opening this week
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Foundations of Directorship™
12 August 2026
21 September 2026

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

2027 Opening this week
Marcus Oldham College
Rural Leadership Program
12 August 2026
21 September 2026
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Industries
2 (1x position in 2 programs)

Closed
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Australian Rural Leadership Program
November 2026
December 2026
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Industries
1–2

Closed
National Farmers Federation (NFF)
Diversity in Ag Leadership Program
Early 2027
TBC
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Industries
1–2

Closed
Nuffield Australia
Nuffield Farming Scholarships
Early 2027
TBC
Anyone involved in an AgriFutures Industries
1

Information for Applicants

AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Alumni Rebecca Keeley, Cressida Cains and Carol Mudford.

AICD Company Directors Course™ and Foundations of Directorship™

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NFF Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DIALP)

National Farmers' Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program

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Resources

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

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

Our Industries Capacity Building Resource Toolbox

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Emerging 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

Hannah Keely
Coordinator, Capacity Building