NATIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 
62 pages
Published: 5 Mar 2026
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DownloadThis report explores how Australia’s agricultural sector can better engage First Nations communities and increase participation in the workforce. Drawing on research, consultations and case studies, it identifies key barriers and outlines nine connected action areas to support culturally safe employment, recognise Traditional Knowledge, and build sustainable career pathways. Together, these actions provide a roadmap for a more inclusive and resilient agricultural industry.
This report explores how Australia’s agricultural sector can better engage First Nations communities and increase participation in the workforce. Drawing on research, consultations and case...
This document developed by AgriFutures and Lifecycles as part of the LCAgMetrics project, examines the pathways, interoperability and applications of AusLCI data in the agricultural...
Over six years of dedicated research, this report stands as the latest step in understanding community trust, attitudes and expectations toward Australia’s rural industries. By...
The Community Trust in Rural Industries (CTRI) program is an annual national program of work that seeks to understand and track what drives trust and...
Australia’s farmers, fishers and foresters came together in 2019 to begin an ongoing program of research to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between...
This document, developed by AgriFutures and Lifecycles as part of the LCAgMetrics project, explores how Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data, specifically from the AusLCI database,...
The Pre-Farm Gate Waste Data Dashboard is an interactive platform offering sector-wide baseline data on waste generation primarily for Australian agriculture, with limited data for...
Like the industries that AgriFutures Australia serves, the future workforce will likely be broad and diverse. For rural industries to be better prepared for the...
The Australian agriculture sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the global environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape. With increasing pressures for enhanced sustainability, there...
