Ag Excellence News and Updates

The Australian Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program is providing $33 million over 2 years from 2023–24 to 2024–25 to enable primary producers in agriculture, forestry and/or fisheries to take advantage of connected machinery and sensor technology.

The final inquiry report examines the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of Part 3 of the Future Drought Fund Act 2019. Part 3 covers the processes for allocating funding to activities that support drought resilience.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is Australia’s leading provider of governance education and development programs, governance assessment services and Board advisory services.

The South Australian Sheep Industry Fund Board (SIFB) invites expressions of interest for project funding which will benefit the state’s sheep meat & wool industries. Projects are to be delivered within the 2023-24 financial year with project funding to be drawn from the SA Sheep Industry Fund.

Grassroots Grants support communities in the Murraylands and Riverland region to undertake projects and activities that help to build the environmental resilience and sustainability of our region.

Nuffield Scholarship applications are now open to those involved in food and fibre production to travel and study. It’s a unique opportunity to gain knowledge, form business friendships and bring new ideas home.

Grant applications are now open for the 2023 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry! If you’re 18-35 and want to make a difference for Australia’s agriculture industries, this is your chance to apply for a grant of up to $22,000 to fund your project.

Are you a farmer or fisher keen to travel to learn new ideas and forge global connections to take you, your business and industry to the next level? Apply now for a Nuffield Scholarship.