evokeAG 2026 Ideation Report
Throughout May 2025, four national online ideation workshops were convened, bringing together more than 90 participants from across the agrifood innovation ecosystem. These sessions engaged...
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Webinar: AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination RD&E Plan 2026-2030
Join us for a webinar on the Honey Bee & Pollination Program Research, Development & Extension (RD&E) Plan 2026-2030. This session will showcase key elements of the RD&E Plan and provide an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions and help shape the final direction of the Plan.
Workforce and Leadership
Seven women, seven ideas: 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant recipients
Seven inspiring women from across rural Australia have been awarded the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant, empowering them to turn their idea, cause or vision into real-world impact for rural and emerging industries and communities.
1 min read
Thoroughbred Horses
Basil Nolan’s Les Young Scholarship experience ‘a dream come true’
When fourth-generation Queensland Thoroughbred breeder, Basil Nolan, arrived at the prestigious UK National Stud in Newmarket in January 2025 he embraced the chance to immerse himself in the rich heritage of the British Thoroughbred industry. What he discovered was more than just world-class breeders and bloodlines - it was a life-changing mix of learning, network-building and experiences that will shape his stewardship of his family’s Thoroughbred breeding legacy.
7 min read
Working Together to Strengthen the Regional Agricultural Workforce
New research will help deepen understanding of the dynamics that influence agricultural labour and skills shortages in five of Australia’s important agricultural regions.
2 min read
Workforce and Leadership
Building a healthier future for sheep: Meet Horizon Scholar Chloe Frank
“I first saw the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship advertised in year 10 and I remember being so upset I couldn’t apply for it yet because I thought it looked amazing - I thought ‘one year that’s going to be me’ and I’m so lucky that it has been.
3 min read
Thoroughbred Horses
One year review: Embracing new ways to evaluate the risks of yearling endoscopy
Scoping a yearling’s throat is just one piece of the puzzle that goes onto selecting your next champion at the sales, but until late 2024, it has been difficult for buyers to concretely quantify the risk posed by what a vet sees on the scope. The efforts of Professor Samantha Franklin, Professor Benjamin Ahern, and Dr Josie Hardwick, in a project supported by the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program, sought to demystify the connection between the sale ring and racetrack performance. One year on from the project’s completion and as the 2026 yearling sale season draws near, we can reflect on the impact of this work and how it has made one vital part of the buying process much easier to understand.
8 min read
Our vision is to grow the long-term prosperity of Australian rural industries. Since our inception in 1990, AgriFutures Australia, formerly RIRDC, has grown and developed alongside our 13 levied industries and we’re honoured to continue this important role in supporting the growth and overall success of Australian agriculture.
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thoroughbred horses
AgriFutures Australia: Thoroughbred Breeding Industry Workforce Strategy
Brand Rebellion Pty Ltd.
19 January, 2026 - 24 September, 2026
national challenges and opportunities
Unlocking Private Investment in Australian Agriculture and Agricultural Innovation
SecondMuse SG Pte Ltd
22 December, 2025 - 2 July, 2026
honey bee pollination
Antibody-Driven Defence: An Innovative Method for Safeguarding Honey Bees Against Varroa-Induced Viral Diseases
La Trobe University
1 February, 2026 - 3 April, 2030