Ag Excellence News and Updates

The final report on review of part 3 of the Future Drought Fund act has been released by the Australian Government

September 26, 2023

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.

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Agrifutures Australia is offering fully sponsored placements to participate in the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course

March 28, 2023

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

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Open call for SA Sheep Industry projects 2023-24

March 19, 2023

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.

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Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board Grassroot grant round is now open

March 16, 2023

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.

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Applications for 2024 Nuffield Scholarships are open

March 12, 2023

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.

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2023 Science & Innovation Award Grants Open Now

August 27, 2022

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.

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Less than 2 weeks to go to apply for Nuffield Scholarship

June 6, 2022

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.

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Seize the opportunity for global lessons; apply now for Nuffield scholarship

April 1, 2022

International travel is back and Nuffield Australia is seizing the opportunity to send farmers and fishers abroad to bring innovative ideas home.

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SAGIT announces $2.01m in new funding for grain research

March 17, 2022

The South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) has announced more than $2.01 million in funding for 19 new grain research projects starting in 2022. Funding was allocated to research projects designed to increase the profitability and sustainability of the grains industry and which align closely to the South Australian Grain Industry Blueprint.

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Applications open for new farm resilience program

February 28, 2022

South Australian grain and livestock producers have the opportunity to learn how to manage and adapt to adverse events and improve their business’ economic, environmental and social resilience thanks to a new farm resilience program.

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