NATIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES / Final report
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The Community Trust in Rural Industries (CTRI) project has been conducted since 2019, almost 20,000 Australians projecting their voices into the heart of rural industry decision making via a representative annual national survey. The longitudinal nature of this research has provided a rich set of data, illuminating the dynamic nature of community sentiment, the pathways to deeper trust in and acceptance of rural industries, and the challenges that rural industries must continue to focus on.
This report presents findings from the 2025 Community Perceptions and Worker Experience survey, exploring how Australians view rural industries and what influences attraction to and...
Publication / 27 Pages
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...
Publication / 62 Pages
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...
Publication / 4 Pages
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...
Publication
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...
Publication / 4 Pages
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...
Publication / 6 Pages
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,...
Publication / 3 Pages
Join AgriFutures Australia and RMCG as they launch the Pre Farm Gate Waste Data Dashboard, an innovative tool designed to help industry, government and researchers understand and manage agricultural waste across Australia. Learn about the dashboard’s functionality, data insights and its role in supporting circular economy initiatives. Plus, discover how the National Waste and Resource Recovery Roadmap was developed through industry collaboration to drive sustainable change.
Webinar / 48
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...
Publication / 2 Pages
The Plan Bee project has made significant progress towards the development of a national honey bee genetic improvement program, with the majority of deliverables successfully...
Publication / 31 Pages
Colin and Beau Ford, owners of Albany Farm Fresh Foods, have leveraged sustainable finance to fund the solar-power system for their free-range chicken sheds. In this video, Colin shares how a chance introduction to a sustainable loan has been one of the easiest business decisions for him.
Video / 9 Min Watch
Producing beef at Old Man Creek, owner Michael Gooden secured a green loan to fund a soil carbon project to increase soil carbon levels and generate soil carbon credits. In this video, Michael shares a bit about he and his wife’s journey to accessing the loan and how it is being implemented in carbon sequestration.
Video / 9 Min Watch
