AgriFutures Australia in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | Government organisation

AgriFutures Australia

Locality: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6923 6900

Address: Building 007, Tooma Way, Charles Sturt University 2650 Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.agrifutures.com.au

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24.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY: We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as the Rural Futures Coordinator. Working at the forefront of the agricultural industry, you will be responsible for providing high level administrative and logistical support across a range of programs. In addition to the administration, you’ll also get the chance to develop your project management skills and contribute to building strong relationships and alliances between AgriFutures Australia, ...industry and research providers. You’ll be working in fast-paced and highly dynamic environment, so having an eye for detail, focus and an ability to deliver and manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes is a must. If this sounds like you, apply now: https://bit.ly/2K3an70

24.01.2022 It's great to see the smiling faces of Kylie Templeton and the team over at Templeton Ginger this morning. As well as being a third-generation ginger farmer, Kylie also contributes to the ginger industry through her role as an Advisory Panel Member for the AgriFutures Ginger Program. Find out more about the program and meet the rest of our Advisory Panel www.agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/ginger/

24.01.2022 The entire AgriFutures Australia team is extending a huge thank you to Professor Saul Cunningham and James Kershaw. After a combined 17 year stint on the Advisory Panel, Saul and James have retired from their positions on the AgriFutures Honey Bee and Pollination Advisory Panel. Thank you both for your contribution to AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program and the industry. Read more about their experiences here: https://bit.ly/2FkFXut

24.01.2022 The Rural Women's Network, in partnership with The Rural Women, will host eight online events in the BEtreat Reset sessions for rural women series. The free online events will provide women across regional NSW with advice to help them support their communities through challenging times. The series will kick off on the International Day of Rural Women on October 15 and events will be hosted during October and November via Zoom.... https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//rural/be-treat-re-set-sessions

23.01.2022 Are you an Australian ginger grower, consultant or processor who is keen to contribute to the sustainability of the Australian ginger industry? We are currently looking for two passionate individuals to join the AgriFutures Ginger Program Advisory Panel. Applications are now open and close 12 noon (AEDT) Thursday, 8 October 2020.... Find out more about this exciting opportunity below.

23.01.2022 There are big shoes to fill on the Ginger Program Advisory Panel with the departures of Dr Mike Smith and Jason Keating after decades of service to the ginger industry. The path to sustainability for the ginger industry has been winding but its in a great position now and is looking for new people to get involved and drive it into the future. https://www.agrifutures.com.au//reflecting-on-the-path-to/ ... Apply to join the Advisory Panel before 8 October.

22.01.2022 For me, the most rewarding part of my research is being able to pass on the knowledge to other people. The more I learn about the ocean the more I can share and encourage others to look at marine research with a similar sense of enthusiasm. Meet Amy Kirke, our 2020 Rural Women's Award NT winner, who's dedication to the ocean and its inhabitants has seen her develop an interactive outreach program focused on education about sustainable fishing. Amy will be using her $10,000 ...Westpac bursary towards rolling out the roadshow program to rural and remote communities. Read Amy's full story on our website: https://bit.ly/3q2n0Qc

22.01.2022 National Agriculture Day is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the hard work, passion and commitment of the people who produce our food and fibre. We've teamed up with Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation and Regional Development Australia Riverina to shine a light on some of the people in our organisations who are supporting the farming community with research, innovation and development. From all of us, we take our hats of to our Aussie farmers and thank them fo...r their tireless work #hatsofftoaussiefarmers #AgDayAU

22.01.2022 Can you help us improve water productivity for rice by 75% in the next five years? For the rice industry to remain a competitive user of farm business resources and a sustainable alternative within farming systems, transformational change is required. The AgriFutures Rice Program is on a mission to identify potential technologies or solutions (internationally and domestically) to meet this challenge. ... Have an idea or know someone who does? Visit https://agrifutures.brightidea.com/WaterProductivityChallen Submissions close Tuesday, 13 October 2020.

22.01.2022 We talk to chicken meat farmer, Guy Hebblewhite about his Nuffield Australia Scholarship experience: Why did you consider doing a Nuffield Scholarship? What I was looking for in the Nuffield Scholarship was exposure. Exposure to agriculture at every level in different countries from around the world.... Our global agriculture focus tour consisted of 6 countries, in only 43 days - now thats exposure! Can you describe what the experience involved? I immersed myself in different agricultural systems, different cultures, different religions. I rubbed shoulders with local farm-hands showing me how to cut turf by hand in India through to the highest of high profile CEOs in the Ukraine detailing their business plans for the future, always happy to meet us because we were Nuffield Scholars. What has been the greatest part of completing the scholarship program? A Nuffield scholarship will start your learning journey and bring you into a family of untold knowledge, agricultural networks and will give you the desire and capacity to make a real change. I would never have been able to see or do what I did without the help of Nuffield. The relationships and networks formed will last forever. Applications for the Nuffield Scholarship are currently open, submissions are due by 11 September 2020. https://www.nuffield.com.au/

22.01.2022 We are looking for a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) to help us deliver evokeAG 2022, the Asia Pacific's premier agrifood tech event to be held in Perth, Western Australia on 15-16 February 2022. Help us deliver an immersive and unique experience for evokeAG delegates with your bold imagination and innovative event design, and help us deliver an event that dares to be different. PCO's are encouraged to submit their interest by Friday, 25 September, with the Open Tend...er closing on Friday, 16 October. Please share with your networks and help us find the right fit for #evokeAG 2022.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to SunRice Grower of the Year Peter and Erin Draper! Rice Extension #C20 #ausag #RiceGOY20

21.01.2022 Applications for the 2021 Nuffield Scholarship close in one week! There are 20 scholarships on offer, each valued at $30,000, giving recipients the unique opportunity to visit, learn and collaborate with some of the worlds leading agricultural enterprises across a wide range of industries. For more information visit: https://www.nuffield.com.au/

21.01.2022 A new quinoa variety developed in Australia is set to boost opportunities for farmers to grow the popular superfood, with increased production potential for both local and international markets. Could Kruso White be the key to transitioning quinoa from a niche, cottage crop to wider adoption across Australian broadacre farming environments?

21.01.2022 Our new seaweed blueprint, developed with Australian Seaweed Institute, will steer the Australian seaweed industry towards a massive up-scale. With industry targets of a $100 million GVP, 1,200 new jobs in coastal communities and a 3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, the blueprint has the potential to deliver big benefits that reach beyond the seaweed industry. Read more: https://bit.ly/35hxnrg Photo credit: Sea Forest #blueeconomy #australianseaweed

20.01.2022 Our 2019 Rural Women's Award National Runner Up, Claire Moore, is hoping to aid the rehabilitation of men in the youth justice system with her new beekeeping program, Sweet Justice. "We're teaching up to a Certificate III in beekeeping within the justice system so our young people are coming out very well educated and ready to start working in the beekeeping industry" You can watch the full ABC story below or read the story here: https://www.abc.net.au//malmsbury-beekeeping-prog/12899432

20.01.2022 Moving towards a Dry Rice system, which aims to minimise water application and maximise productivity, will be critical in ensuring the industrys future in a water constrained environment. John Hornbuckle and the research team at Deakin Universitys Centre for Regional and Rural Futures are looking to technology to make rice growing easier. Johns AgriFutures Australia-funded project, is about developing an integrated smart sensing and irrigation automation system for rice ...growing. #rice #sustainablefarming #agriculture #agchatoz

18.01.2022 As a valued partner of Country to Canberra, we'd like to thank incumbent CEO Hannah Wandel for her extremely impactful tenure in the top job and look forward to interacting with her as she stays on as Chair on the Board of Directors. A big congratulations to Han Worsley, who will take over the reins as the new CEO of Country to Canberra. Hans passion for rural Australia is second to none. To learn more about Country to Canberra, head to: http://countrytocanberra.com.au/

18.01.2022 Applications are open for the 2021 Entrepreneurial Learning in Action program. Like many industries today, agriculture is facing massive digital disruption and comprehensive changes to the way we think about combining innovation, technology and farming. That is why we are once again joining forces with startup business to deliver an exciting education program that teaches high school students in rural and regional Australia how to solve problems facing agriculture, using inno...vation and an entrepreneurial mindset. Visit our website for more information and to apply.

17.01.2022 Just a day in the life of a pasture seed grower 2021 Nuffield Australia Scholar Robert Bell is a WA pasture seed grower and beef cattle producer whose research is investigating the benefits of subsurface and tile drainage in pasture seed crops. Where I live, we have the perfect climate to grow pasture seed crops and I want more people in the area to get into the industry. I couldn’t have gotten a better partner for my Nuffield Scholarship than AgriFutures Australia, said ...Robert Bell. Read more about Rob's pasture seed research project here: https://bit.ly/2K4qd11

17.01.2022 Annual Stakeholder Survey Are you a farmer and a levy payer to AgriFutures Australia? Are you a researcher involved with a current research project? Are you part of our Horizon or RWA Alumni? Or are you involved in one of our emerging industries? Our Stakeholder Survey is now open and we are seeking your opinions on how we do business so that we can continue to improve our services. ... https://surveys.intuitivesolutions.com.au//AgriFuturesAust

16.01.2022 Applications for the Farmers2Founders Bootcamp Accelerator are now open. Are you a producer looking for support to grow your business and reach new customers? Join the Farmers2Founders Bootcamp Accelerator, a 6-month program providing funding and expert support to identify and overcome your barriers to growth. Apply now: www.farmers2founders.com/bootcamp-program ... #ausag #innovation #agtech Australian Chicken Meat Federation Ricegrowers' Association of Australia @Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Australian Ginger Industry Association Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Australian Cashmere Growers Association Inc. Lucerne Australia Australian Fodder Industry Association Racing Australia

15.01.2022 With two degrees under her belt, Sophie Curtis came back to the family farm for a break in 2009. A decade larter she's still there and is driving a change in direction; to go organic, based off market demands. Young farmers are taking up the challenge of living on the land. Is a 'seismic shift' coming for the industry? AgriFutures Ignite... ABC Rural

15.01.2022 Each year, plant diseases cost the global economy around $300 billion annually. One of our AgriFutures Rural Women's Award finalists is doing her bit to address this. Working from her laboratory in the Tamar Valley hinterlands, Karen Brock uses plant tissue culture science to produce more than a million genetically improved plants every year, with a focus on disease resistance, climate tolerance and high yields. ... International Year of Plant Health 2020 Australia.

15.01.2022 Australia's 1,800 commercial beekeepers and their 530,000 commercial hives are facing the very real possibility that soon they won't be allowed in to public lands they've long used as a safe haven for their honeybees that allows them to be 'conditioned' and strengthened ahead of vital crop pollination. Our Managing Director John Harvey shares some of our recent research on why we need to work to address access to floral resources on public land. #honeybee #pollination #beek...eeper FarmOnline

14.01.2022 Help us share our research outcomes with the tea tree oil industry. We are on the search for an individual or organisation to deliver effective and efficient industry extension and engagement services that will develop a stronger and more resilient tea tree oil industry. This is an exciting opportunity to create genuine change and be involved in an innovative and forward thinking industry. #teatreeoil ... Apply online by 15 December 2020

14.01.2022 National Ag Day is a day to celebrate our Aussie farmers and today we meet farm pioneer coffee roaster Rebecca (Bec) Zentveld from Zentveld's Coffee. Her story is an inspirational one of determination and passion to grow and roast fine coffee right here in Australia. As a long-standing pioneer of offering Australian estate coffee, she’s known as the Roast Mistress or Coffee Queen, but whatever the title Bec is always focused on the end game which is to please tastebuds. ...Roasting for flavour profile consistently. Vacuum packing for lasting freshness. Looking for a tree change? There is room for more! Australian needs more growers and we want them to grow well - and grow quality. That is good for all of us, to showcase to the world the standard of coffee we can grow here. We really do share our developments and innovations and continue to seek and support research for the good of the wider coffee industry to help it grow into the future, said Bec. Hats off to you Bec. Read her story here: https://bit.ly/2ITEbm0 #hatsofftoaussiefarmers #AgDayAU

14.01.2022 In our latest podcast episode we speak with industry expert, Kylie Templeton from Templeton Ginger, Australia's largest ginger grower along with precision weed control scientist, Guy Coleman The University of Sydney Precision Weed Control Lab about the impact of weeds on the Australian ginger industry and how new research is using robotics to find a solution. Guy uses Ginny the ginger robot who has a licence to kill weeds but first she has to identify them. http://youtu.be/Fn...uMrBYnez4 It's slow work but it could revolutionise the industry. To find out more about the impact of robotics on the ginger industry go to: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1085570/6543331

14.01.2022 Today our General Manager of Communications & Capacity Building, Belinda Allitt, jumped onto a zoom call with all the winners from the Country to Canberra Leadership Competition, to share some of her wisdom and experiences. For the past two days, the winners have been participating in the brand new virtual program, C2C on Screen, where they have had the opportunity to meet and be mentored by high profile women and engage in leadership and empowerment workshops. ... We'd like to give huge props to the Country to Canberra team of volunteers for putting on this fantastic online program in the absence of being able to meet up in person this year. #proudtosponsor

14.01.2022 If your export supply chain has been impacted by COVID-19, you won't want to miss this seminar. Led by Austrade's Acting CEO, the expert panel will be sharing their insights and advice on the current environment for export supply chains and consumer behaviour. Register now https://bit.ly/3bBQNIx

14.01.2022 Applications for the 2020 Country to Canberra Power Trip have been extended and close this Friday, 11 September at 11pm AEST. Do you know a young woman in year 10-12 living in rural, regional or remote Australia who should apply? Visit https://bit.ly/333jElk for more information.... #C2CGirlsLead See more

12.01.2022 The final step in building your provenance story: Measure impact. Knowing which platforms and what content engages your audience the most is key to making the most of your provenance story. Pure Gold Pineapples knows its most effectively platform is Facebook through monitoring views, likes, comments and interactions. Check out the Pure Gold Pineapples case study and download the Storytelling Guidebook to start building your story: https://bit.ly/3mPE5eq ... #provenance #paddocktoplate #aussiepineapples #knowyourfarmer Honey & Fox Pty Ltd Hort Innovation

11.01.2022 Are you a thoroughbred horse breeder or vet? The The University of Melbourne want to hear from you on how you manage intestinal parasites in your horses. This research is part of a larger project funded by AgriFutures Australia and Thoroughbred Breeders Australia, which aims to develop guidelines for effective control of worms in Australian thoroughbred horses. Breeder survey: https://bit.ly/3fbPZKE Vet survey: https://bit.ly/30cHLxE

10.01.2022 Applications are now open for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. There are 10 award categories worth up to $22,000 each in project funding. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3anradO

10.01.2022 Want to know more about AgriFutures Australia and what we do? Our Annual Report 2019-20 is now available online. The Annual Report is a roadmap into our many industries and activities. It showcases how we are growing the long-term prosperity of Australian rural industries with an investment of over $27 million in new projects and our team working hard on 341 current projects. Download a copy of the full report from our website today.

09.01.2022 Hurry, last chance! Applications for our AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel are closing 12 noon (AEST) Wednesday, 30 September 2020. We are looking for growers and/or consultants as well as pasture production system researchers to join the Advisory Panel. Think you fit the bill?... Here's what Joe Cook, SA Lucerne farmer, had to say about his experience on the Advisory Panel: "I am motivated by supporting projects that are going to deliver value at the farm gate." Read more about the opportunities being part of the Advisory Panel can offer and apply.

07.01.2022 Time management, communications skills and public speaking. If you live in or are connected to a #rice growing community you are eligible to participate in these fabulous programs. Ricegrowers' Association of Australia

07.01.2022 Applications for the 2021 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program are now open. The two-year scholarship program aims to provide financial, professional and industry support to the next generation of ag leaders and game changers. To be eligible, students must be entering their final two years of an undergraduate agriculture-related or STEM degree. Successful scholars will receive a $5,000 bursary per year, support to undertake industry work placements, an annual workshop a...nd access to a strong network of like-minded peers and industry leaders. Applications close on Friday, 15 January 2021. To apply, or for more information, visit www.agrifutures.com.au/horizon

07.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY: If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are savvy with all things communications, social media, marketing and administration then this is the job for you. As the Communications Program Coordinator you'll help develop and implement high level communications campaigns that promote industry research and stakeholder engagement. The content you create will help drive conversations around cross-sector challenges and opportunities as well as tell the stories ...of new and emerging industries in Australian agriculture. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and fast-paced team. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3eWFpZm

06.01.2022 The half yearly update from AgHealth Australia shows on-farm deaths and injuries are trending the same as 2019, with 33 on farm deaths recorded so far this year. Find out more about how rural industries are tracking in new stats out for the first six months of 2020: https://bit.ly/32kNXF3 #besafe #workhealthandsafety #aghealthaustralia

06.01.2022 With their distinctive brown, patterned forewings and plain cream rear wings, fall armyworm moths are relatively easy to identify. Suspected fall armyworm moths or caterpillars should be referred to your state department of agriculture for formal identification. Find out more: https://bit.ly/37TNWuI

06.01.2022 Earlier this year we launched the AgriFutures Rural Womens Award Bud Program, an informal mentoring program to give a guiding hand, inspire growth and link our 2020 cohort with Rural Women Award Alumni who can help them along their journey. We can't wait to watch these relationships blossom!

05.01.2022 As part of National Agriculture Day, we are celebrating our farmers and the food and fibre they produce. The provenance of food and fibre is important to consumers who want to know who produced it, where it was produced and how it was produced. Olive Gap Organic Farm, an organic tea tree oil and cut flower business, is a great example of telling engaging provenance stories to create a thriving business.... Co-owner, Tara Luca, sat down with us to tell us how using provenance storytelling is helping Olive Gap Organic Farm to connect with customers. Read more about Olive Gap Organic Farm and how you can use provenance to boost your business: https://bit.ly/2UHAHp6 #hatsofftoaussiefarmers #AgDayAU #AgDayAUBakeOff

04.01.2022 R U OK? 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and it is important for us all to stay connected and check in on those around us. Our 2020 Victorian Rural Women's Award State Winner, Kelly Barnes shares her story about chronic pain and mental health, along with her personal journey that lead her to create Mates Working Dog School - a working dog school to build low stress stock handling skills and to create a strong bond between dogs and their owners.... Read more below. #ruokday2020

04.01.2022 A third of students dont know that yoghurt comes from a cow or that their denim jeans come from a cotton plant! Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia-PIEFA's recent research shows there is a long way to go for the next generations to appreciate how important agriculture is to have a healthy and affordable life. The findings from the report will now be taken back to government and education departments to see if there can be further changes to curriculums around A...ustralia. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3bVS4dQ

04.01.2022 Healthier hearts, healthier horses. New research into heart muscle scarring is changing how the racing industry keeps horses healthy and performing their best.

03.01.2022 Applications are open for the latest emerging industries investment round. We’re seeking proposals from emerging rural industries who are aiming to grow their industry by applying RD&E to overcome technical, market, supply chain and biological constraints. An exciting opportunity not to be missed, applications close Friday, 18 December.

03.01.2022 Our General Manager for Communications Belinda Allitt shares her experiences of transitioning to an online format for our capacity-building programs. Some really important insights into some of the benefits of heading online including access to an array of national and international speakers.

03.01.2022 Victorian farmer Peter Stone and his mischievous #alpaca Patrick, have taken the internet by storm. Peter posts his farming escapades on social media platform TikTok, and is amassing millions of views and likes. #happyfriday #agriculture #socialmedia

03.01.2022 Our Managing Director John Harvey shares his views on the importance of the honeybee industry. "Two things are true at the same time about our honey bee industry. Here in Australia, 65% of our horticultural and agricultural crops require honey bees for pollination and meanwhile our bees, and our beekeeping industry, is under threat. The challenges to this industry are a challenge to our food security. We can help secure the future of the honey bee and pollination industry by expanding the industrys access to public lands."

03.01.2022 Pick up media coverage and share your research news with a wider audience. Poultry Hub Australia, in conjunction with our AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program and Australian Eggs are holding two Media and Communications Training Masterclasses. The Masterclasses will help you find the story in your research and teach you how to achieve media coverage that is true to your science and engages your audience.... Places are limited. Applications close 5 October 2020.

02.01.2022 One of the biggest challenges for the insect industry is the ick-factor, but theres nothing yuck about the enormous potential of insects as a food source. High in protein, insects make a great addition to livestock and pet feeds, especially for fish and chickens. They can also be used in waste management, biofuels and pharmaceuticals. Who knew the humble insect could be so versatile? Find out how insects can reach their full potential in the new industry-led RD&E plan, Catalysing a $10m Australian Insect Industry by AgThentic: https://bit.ly/2YnG67f #insectprotein #edibleinsects

02.01.2022 There is such a beautiful story of our very own Cara Peek, 2020 AgriFutures WA Rural Women's Award winner, in the latest edition of Australian Women's Weekly magazine. In it, Cara shares the touching story of her journey back home and the passion behind her not-for-profit organisation, Saltwater Country Ltd. Cara will be using her $10,000 Westpac bursary to progress the incredible work she has been doing with Saltwater Country Ltd. in celebrating the rich heritage of the Kimb...erley Aboriginal pastoral industry by providing related emotional, economic and cultural initiatives, including training and employment opportunities. For more info https://bit.ly/2DKWnvL #ruralwomen #RWA2020

01.01.2022 Our Managing Director John Harvey explains why maturing our approach to global sustainability benchmarking is vital to keeping pace with our trade competitors and avoiding losing market access. #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #sustainability #agchatoz