Impact Case Study – Industrial hemp as a forage crop
The incredible versatility of industrial hemp is key to its potential for growth as an emerging Australian agricultural industry. The stalks of the hemp plant...
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GREAT HALL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA 28.10.25
Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement
The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
Rice
Shaping the future of Australian rice: The new AgriFutures Rice RD&E Panel
AgriFutures Australia is proud to announce the formation of the new Rice Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Panel, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the Australian rice industry.
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Chicken Meat
Energy reductions the key to unlocking feed cost savings
Research has revealed that metabolisable energy levels in the diets of young meat chickens can be lowered without affecting bird performance. The finding offers important flexibility for industry nutritionists amid an environment of fluctuating ingredient costs.
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