The Diesel Transition: Petroleum diesel alternatives for the Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector
Agriculture has a significant role to play in helping the country meet the Australian Government’s target of a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030, and...CANBERRA 01.05.23 / CANBERRA 02.05.23
PIEFA Conference 2023
PIEFA Conference will bring together leaders from industry, government and education to present and workshop with our community on: Growing the NextGen of Food and Fibre Education.
Workforce and Leadership
2023 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship winners announced
22 scholars have been awarded the 2023 Horizon Scholarship.
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National Challenges and Opportunities
Australian landowners engage new biological control agents for problem weeds
A global network of the world’s top researchers has significantly advanced weed management in Australia.
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Pasture Seeds
The seed that stalled despite high value potential, and the project to unearth greater productivity
Despite the pasture seed industry in Tasmania being the state’s second largest non-food agricultural export, over the last two decades yields of one of the dominant high-value seed crops, white clover, have flat-lined. AgriFutures Australia is proud to be funding new research to advance the potential of this crop.
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Rice
AgriFutures Rice Program Technical Assessment Network member recruitment
AgriFutures Australia is currently recruiting for individuals to form part of the inaugural AgriFutures Rice Program Technical Assessment Network.
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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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Producer Technology Uptake Program
Cross sector
1 January, 2021 - 31 December, 2022
kangaroo
Determining optimal management strategies for four large macropods in New South Wales
The University of Sydney
6 October, 2022 - 29 April, 2026
thoroughbred horses
Rapid diagnosis of strangles to improve horse health
University of the Sunshine Coast
19 September, 2022 - 19 January, 2024
national challenges and opportunities
Community Perceptions and Worker Experiences
Cross sector
1 January, 2022 - 31 December, 2022