Sesame Central Framework
The Sesame Central Program Framework provides a comprehensive roadmap for developing a sustainable and commercially viable sesame industry in Australia. Bringing together research, development and...
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2026 Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement
The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Thoroughbred Horses More than a miss: Scientists identify a gene variant that causes early pregnancy loss
The ratio of live foals to mares covered has sat at 66% for some time, but researchers at the University of Newcastle and University of Sydney have identified a gene that causes early pregnancy loss and are developing a tool to help breeders make more informed breeding decisions.
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Chicken Meat Building resilience from the ground up: Amelia Sofra named 2026 Gary Sansom Scholar
Emerging animal welfare researcher Amelia Sofra has been named the 2026 AgriFutures Gary Sansom Scholarship recipient, with her PhD research focused on advancing management approaches that support the welfare, productivity and sustainability of Australia’s chicken meat industry.
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