AgriFutures chair Cathy McGowan reckons the calculation that farming creates about 2.7 per cent of GDP radically understates the value of the sector to the national balance sheet: bit.ly/3YUrGLN

And the winner is… CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024 Rural Women’s Award National Winner Tanya Egerton! #RWA2024

BREAKING NEWS 🏆🎉 Tanya Egerton (NT) was just crowned the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner - Grace Larson (VIC) was named the 2024 National Runner-Up! Thank you to our platinum sponsor Westpac Bank for their generosity! #RWA2024 #westpac #ruralwomensaward

🤩📭 We're still buzzing from last night but thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025 AgriFutures #RuralWomensAward and Acceleration Grant are now OPEN! 📝 Applications close Wed 9 Oct 2024. Details on how to apply 👉 agrifutures.com/rwa #RWA2025

✨ Debuted for the first time on Tuesday night, our 2024 #RuralWomensAward National Finalist video interviews are something we really look forward to creating and sharing each year. 📹 by Otto Studios. #RWA2024 Watch the finalists share their stories 👉 bit.ly/4dzmOA8

🐔 Exciting News! 🐔 On Tuesday, the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program, in partnership with @ACMFchicken, launched the Australian Chicken Meat Sustainability Framework! 🌍♻️ A major step forward for sustainable & ethical food production. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3yIKF1l

The Northern Territory Government with @SCUonline and co-funded by AgriFutures Australia are committed to developing #industrialhemp seed varieties 🌿 💡 Your responses will help development of solutions that meet the real needs. Take the survey 👉 bit.ly/3XbTObZ

🎓 Meet James White! 📍 Rutherglen, VIC 📚 Bachelor of Agricultural Science 🏫 @charlessturtuni 🤗 Sponsor: Southern NSW Innovation Hub What’s on the Horizon? Higher nutrient density in the foods we consume by using better nutrition management. More about James 👉 bit.ly/3AdTsbJ

Don’t miss your chance to be part of AgriFutures evokeAG. 2025—the ultimate gathering for bold ideas and innovations driving the future of agrifood! 🌱 Secure your early bird tickets now before they’re gone! 🕒 Offer ends 31 August 2024. Act fast and save! 🎟️ bit.ly/4fY2PNp

📸✨ Exciting news! The Australian Coffee Growers' Manual has launched in Mareeba, thanks to AgriFutures Australia & the Australian Grown Coffee Association. 🌱 Focused on sustainability & biosecurity. Find it via the link 👉 bit.ly/471KCu4

Dive into the future of agriculture with AgriFutures Australia #HorizonScan! 🌾🔍 Tenacious Ventures, Sarah Nolet's webinar unpacks the power of AI and strategic planning. Don't miss these game-changing insights! 🚜💡 Watch now: bit.ly/4dH1Tey #FutureOfAgriculture #AI

🐎 A groundbreaking study at @UniversityofSydney has discovered a potential breakthrough in fighting 'rattles' in foals. Bacteriophages, naturally occurring viruses, can suppress the growth of bacteria that cause rattles in soil. Read the full article 👉 bit.ly/4fwcKt7

🌿 Exciting news for the #TeaTreeOil industry! 🌿 A new #ResearchPartnership between our Tea Tree Oil Program, #StocktonGroup & #ATTIA aims to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of tea tree oil, safeguarding the growing industry and Australian exports 👉 bit.ly/3Yw7eAG

Could $7,000 bring your vision to life? 🔮🤔 The AgriFutures Rural Women’s #AccelerationGrant enables seven Australian women to bring an idea, cause or vision that could benefit rural industries, businesses or communities to life. 🚀 Apply now 👉 agrifutures.com.au/acceleration-g…

Dive into the world of #hazelnuts with industry pioneers, Jean & Basil Baldwin in the newest episode of #AgriFuturesOnAir! 🌳🌰 In May, we officially launched the $2 million Australian Hazelnut Program of Research at Jean and Basil's farm. Listen 👉 bit.ly/3T8lGvi

Throwback to one of our favourite nights of the year! #RWA2024 💃🥂 🤩 Want to be there next year? Applications for the 2025 #RuralWomensAward are now open! We're running online Q&A sessions to answer all your burning questions before you apply 🔥❓ 👉 bit.ly/3P8Jyxf

We are a proud repeat sponsor of @NuffieldAust Farming Scholarships, and we are so excited to support Maggie! 🙌 We can't wait to watch her learning journey as she strives to improve outcomes for Australian rural industries and communities. Congratulations Maggie! 🤩

QLD's Basil Nolan is ready for the opportunity of a lifetime as the 2024 AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Les Young Scholar 🐎 🎓 He'll study & work at the UK National Stud (The National Stud), gaining insights from top breeding experts. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4cdLsF6

AgriFutures Australia has just released the Australian Coffee Growers’ Manual☕ With a focus on best practices and biosecurity, it ensures that our coffee not only tastes good but also honours the environment. 🌱 For more details or to get your copy 👉 bit.ly/3MjZtqn

🐔📚 Curious about the Australian Chicken Meat Industry Sustainability Framework? Join us for the 3rd AgriFutures #ChickenMeat webinar to explore how it's raising industry standards 🗓️ 17 September 2024, 2-3pm AEST. Register now 👇 bit.ly/4dXUN5q