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HUNTER THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION, RANDWICK WAY, SCONE NSW 2337 29.07.26

Thoroughbred Horses Research Update

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Workforce and Leadership

From Geraldton to the moon: 2026 RWA National Finalist Angela Teale leading regional space innovation

When Angela Teale moved to Geraldton for love, a four and a half hour drive from Western Australia’s Perth, she didn’t think she’d be able to continue her career as a rocket scientist.

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Rice

Real-time monitoring for Australia’s rice industry

An AgriFutures Australia levy-funded project is helping rice growers turn real-time data into better on-farm decisions, with practical insights that support productivity and profitability, confidence and targeted management.

3 min read

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National Challenges and Opportunities

Modern farming is outgrowing Australia’s tax system, new AgriFutures research shows

Australia’s farmers are embracing new income streams to remain viable, but the nation’s tax system has not kept pace, according to new research released today by AgriFutures Australia. 

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Corporate

Adelaide named host city for evokeAG. 2027

South Australia is set to take centre stage in the future of food supply chain innovation and technology, as Adelaide is announced as the host city for AgriFutures evokeAG. 2027.

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Export Fodder

AgriFutures welcomes two new members to Export Fodder Advisory Panel

AgriFutures Australia has appointed two new members to its Export Fodder Advisory Panel, ensuring continued expertise to guide research, development and extension (RD&E) investment for the industry.

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Workforce and Leadership

Early bird tickets now on sale for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner & 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.

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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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Current projects

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

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Funding opportunities

New report: Assessing the Implications of Emerging Farm Income Streams for Primary Producer Tax Policy

Tickets selling fast for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Gala Dinner & National Announcement

Australian fuel supply, fertiliser and supply chain pressures

Executive Summary – National Food Supply Chain Assessment

New data reveals $8 billion contribution of Australia’s chicken meat industry

See our current funding opportunities

Latest resources

EXPORT FODDER / 01.07.26

PUBLICATION / 19 Pages

THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 30.06.26

PUBLICATION / 13 Pages

THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 30.06.26

PUBLICATION / 3 Pages

Thoroughbred Horses Research Update

From Geraldton to the moon: 2026 RWA National Finalist Angela Teale leading regional space innovation

Real-time monitoring for Australia’s rice industry

Modern farming is outgrowing Australia’s tax system, new AgriFutures research shows

Adelaide named host city for evokeAG. 2027

AgriFutures welcomes two new members to Export Fodder Advisory Panel

Early bird tickets now on sale for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner & National Announcement

Antibody-Driven Defence: An Innovative Method for Safeguarding Honey Bees Against Varroa-Induced Viral Diseases

Accelerating Veterinary Vaccine Adoption

Testing novel RNAi solutions for sustainable Varroa mite management

Cross-industry climate pinch points

Assessment of intra-horse variability in Thoroughbred yearling laryngeal function

The Australian Colony Loss Survey

Chicken Meat

Funding opportunities

Research, innovation and leadership in agriculture.

New report: Assessing the Implications of Emerging Farm Income Streams for Primary Producer Tax Policy

Tickets selling fast for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Gala Dinner & National Announcement

Australian fuel supply, fertiliser and supply chain pressures

Executive Summary – National Food Supply Chain Assessment

New data reveals $8 billion contribution of Australia’s chicken meat industry

See our current funding opportunities

Latest resources

EXPORT FODDER / 01.07.26

PUBLICATION / 19 Pages

THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 30.06.26

PUBLICATION / 13 Pages

THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 30.06.26

PUBLICATION / 3 Pages

Latest news and events

Thoroughbred Horses Research Update

From Geraldton to the moon: 2026 RWA National Finalist Angela Teale leading regional space innovation

Real-time monitoring for Australia’s rice industry

Modern farming is outgrowing Australia’s tax system, new AgriFutures research shows

Adelaide named host city for evokeAG. 2027

AgriFutures welcomes two new members to Export Fodder Advisory Panel

Early bird tickets now on sale for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner & National Announcement

Current projects

Antibody-Driven Defence: An Innovative Method for Safeguarding Honey Bees Against Varroa-Induced Viral Diseases

Accelerating Veterinary Vaccine Adoption

Testing novel RNAi solutions for sustainable Varroa mite management

Cross-industry climate pinch points

Assessment of intra-horse variability in Thoroughbred yearling laryngeal function

The Australian Colony Loss Survey

Our Industries

Chicken Meat

Export Fodder

Ginger

Honey Bee & Pollination

Pasture Seeds

Rice

Tea Tree Oil

Thoroughbred Horses

Industrial Hemp

Insects

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Modern farming is outgrowing Australia’s tax system, new AgriFutures research shows