AgriFutures Australia

In 2018, at a cafe beside a dog park, Shaun Eislers had a brainwave. A reimagining of how we feed our pets, while simultaneously reducing pressure on our food systems as the population grows. And so BuggyBix was born! 🐛🐶 Find out how Shaun creates safe, hypoallergenic, palatable and sustainable pet food from Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSLF), navigates social and cultural challenges, and works on building an industry as well as a business, in the latest episode of AgriFutures On Air, out now your favourite podcast platform 👉 https://bit.ly/3W6fB32

Do you work in the #HoneyBee & #Pollination industry? 🐝 🌼🍯 Want to be part of a unique opportunity to collect baseline data on colony losses in Australia before beekeepers are impacted by #varroa mite? The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program is seeking the services of a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver an Australian colony loss survey. 🐝 Coloss is a global initiative conducting standardised surveys across 30 countries to monitor and quantify #honeybee health. Colony loss rates are compared between countries and the international data is used to better understand the risk factors for colony loss. Submissions close 12 noon AEST Wednesday, 7 August 2024 👉 https://bit.ly/4cZ5Hr0

In a recent video, Rockhampton sesame farmer Peter Foxwell shares his expertise on the harvesting equipment used for sesame crops. He delves into the machinery and techniques that enhance the efficiency of the sesame harvesting process, providing valuable insights for those interested in agricultural innovations. 🌾🚜 It's fascinating to see how modern technology is being applied to optimize crop production and improve yields. If you're curious about the specifics of the equipment and methods used, this video is definitely worth a watch📹 #SesameFarming #Agriculture #Harvesting #FarmLife #InnovationInFarming

Raised in a rural community at Gunnedah ▶️ drawn to agriculture because of the diverse opportunities and innovation within the industry ▶️ aiming to help build a sustainable future for the cropping industry. What’s on the Horizon? Better connection between research and on-farm implementation of technology to help improve sustainability. 🎓Horizon Scholar: Haylee Murrell 📍 Gunnedah, NSW 📚 Bachelor of Rural Science 🏫 University of New England (AU) 🤗 Sponsor: Kalyx Australia Meet Haylee and the rest of the 2023/2024 Horizon Scholars 👉 agrifutures.com.au/horizon

🌱 We are calling all event organisers, #agritech developers, and R&D organisations. Are you hosting an event between 1 Nov 2024 and 30 June 2025? You could be eligible to apply for the AgriFutures Agritech Events Sponsorship Program! This program supports and enhances the Australian agrifood and innovation sector, offering up to $600,000 in funding for regional events and is supported by the Australian Government’s Support Regional Trade Events measure. Applications are now open and close on Sunday 11 August 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ohu9Kv

We know that our rural leaders need the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about the future of their enterprises and industries. We also know rural women face unique challenges - that’s why we created the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. 🌠 Applications for the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award open on Wednesday, 21 August 2024. 🚀 Find out how your business, program or existing project could receive additional financial support - just like our 2024 VIC State Winner and National Finalist, Grace Larson, co-founder of The Sisterhood Project - thanks to our Platinum Sponsor Westpac 👉 agrifutures.com.au/rwa #RWA2025 #RuralWomensAward #ruralwomen #femaleleadership

🌾🔬 The Rural Research and Development Corporations' (RDCs), R&D Impact Showcase held at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra on Wednesday, 19 June 2024 was a resounding success! It was a day dedicated to exploring the transformative research, development, and extension initiatives led by our RDCs, driving progress across agriculture, fibre, fisheries, and forestry sectors. The showcase highlighted critical themes such as: • Organic collaboration • Climate-smart sustainable agriculture • Workforce development • Trade and market opportunities It was an inspiring display of partnership and innovation, shaping the future of our industries. Check out and discover the impactful discussions and breakthroughs of the day. 🙌 What a partnership AgriFutures Australia, Australian Eggs, Australian Meat Processor Corporation, Australian Pork Limited, Australian Wool Innovation, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Dairy Australia, FRDC - Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, Forest & Wood Products Australia, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Hort Innovation, LiveCorp - Australian Livestock Export Corporation, Meat & Livestock Australia, Sugar Research Australia Limited and Wine Australia. #Impact #Research #Collaboration #Agriculture #Innovation

📣 Do you work in the #TeaTreeOil or #PastureSeeds industry? If you've been looking for a chance to share your industry expertise, guide RD&E and actively contribute to navigating challenges and opportunities for your industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you! AgriFutures Australia is currently recruiting for the following positions: 🌱 Advisory Panel Chair, and Growers and researchers (2 positions) for the AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Advisory Panel. 🌿 Advisory Panel Chair for the AgriFutures Tea Tree Oil Advisory Panel. Submissions close Thursday, 12 September 2024 at noon AEST 👉 https://bit.ly/3zDduwc

👨🎓 PhD student Evan Curtis has reached a turning point in research investigating the use of drones, simulation studies and artificial intelligence (AI) to sustainably manage the kangaroo industry in NSW. Evan, a student at the University of Sydney is mid-way through his PhD project, Determining optimal management strategies for four large macropods in NSW, which is funded by a scholarship through AgriFutures Australia’s #Kangaroo Program 🦘 🔎 📊 The PhD will investigate if drone technology is an economically viable option to improve the accuracy and precision of kangaroo population surveys. The research will also aim to improve understanding of kangaroo movement between management zones and how this affects population estimates, and develop frameworks to guide population estimates and quota setting in response to climatic variables. Find out more 👇 https://bit.ly/3z4WQ8i

🍀 🍯 Want to know which #Pasture legume species are best suited for #Honey production? A pilot study exploring the potential of pasture legumes as a food source for #Honeybees it on track to deliver valuable results to beekeepers. Researchers from NSW Department of Primary Industries have evaluated 22 pasture legumes to determine the most- and least-promising species for their honey production potential. The team have also broken new ground to refine and test the methodologies to compare traits across species — something that will underpin more detailed species comparisons in the future. The shortlist of the most promising pasture legume species is due for release later in 2024. 📖 Read more about the research here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XKL6Cr