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We’re committed to ensuring the continued growth of Australian rural industries. We do this by fostering innovation and creating opportunities for the agricultural community to learn, grow, invest and connect.

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We know that understanding and responding to workforce needs is a growing challenge that requires attention. As does harnessing the power of our agricultural workforce. That’s why AgriFutures Australia invests in people.

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We know that understanding and responding to workforce needs is a growing challenge that requires attention. As does harnessing the power of our agricultural workforce. That’s why AgriFutures Australia invests in people.

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Sharni Blacker

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Sharni Blacker grew up on her family’s broadacre cropping and sheep farm near Cummins on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, developing a strong connection to agriculture and regional communities. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Through work in agronomy and trial-based research, Sharni has developed a particular interest in the grains sector, including plant breeding, weed resistance and sustainable farming practices. As a 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholar, supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), she looks forward to gaining hands-on industry experience and contributing to innovative and productive farming systems.

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