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James Meggitt 2024 Horizon Scholar headshot at Stakeholder Summit

James hooks a future in fisheries with FRDC sponsorship

For James Meggitt, growing up on a rainbow trout farm planted the seed for his lifelong passion for aquaculture.

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Female Nuffield Scholar standing in shallow clear ocean water in a wetsuit holding fresh seaweed
07.07.25

How the Nuffield Scholarship shaped one 2022 scholar’s Seaweed research

When Jo Kelly first envisioned a $100 million Australian seaweed industry by 2025, expanding to $1.5 billion by 2040, it seemed like an ambitious dream for a sector that barely existed. Three years after receiving a Nuffield Scholarship supported by AgriFutures Australia, that vision is beginning to take shape – one innovative project, partnership and policy recommendation at a time.

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Western Australia State Winner and National Finalist 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award
23.06.25

Meet the National Finalists for the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Seven remarkable women have been recognised for their contribution to rural Australia by being named national finalists of the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.

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GINGER / 20.06.25

Exploring global insights to strengthen Australia’s ginger industry

The AgriFutures Ginger Program continues to drive innovation and sustainability in the Australian ginger sector through targeted research, development and extension (RD&E). Recognising the maturity and scale of international ginger markets, the Australian industry has identified valuable opportunities to learn from global practices and apply these insights locally.

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