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This guide explores what agroforestry in Australia is, how it is applied, and the research and innovation supporting its adoption.

A lot can change in five years, especially in an ecosystem built on innovation.

In this guide, we’ll unpack what blockchain actually is in plain terms, and how it translates into practical value for Australian producers and agribusiness. Think faster payments, stronger proof of origin, and a more connected supply chain from farm to market.

Soils can be fertile but not healthy, for example when affected by physical challenges like compaction, erosion, and surface sealing, or biological conditions like low organic matter. These constraints limit root depth, reduce infiltration, and restrict nutrient uptake even when synthetic fertilisers are applied.

Innovation rarely stops at the farm gate, and it doesn’t stop at national borders either. Climate pressures, workforce constraints, regulatory settings and access to capital are shaped by global systems that directly influence local outcomes.

As pressure mounts on our sector to produce more with less – all while reducing greenhouse gas emission – agricultural waste management is emerging as a key driver of productivity and value creation.

A first-of-its-kind approach to connect late-stage industry funded research projects with potential commercialisation partners, cross-sector collaborators and investors will hit the stage at evoke^AG. 2026.

Weather index insurance isn’t new. However, these types of insurance have historically been reserved for large corporations – those with the financial backing to take such policies out, or the size and scope of operation to justify it.

The NCRIS Synthetic Biology Voucher Scheme 2026 will open soon, offering AgriFutures Australia members an opportunity to access Plant SynBio Australia's (PSBA) cutting-edge infrastructure, gene editing and plant transformation platforms, and specialist expertise to help translate your ideas into practical and field ready solutions.

Full scheme details will be available once it officially opens. For now, we encourage you to contact Plant SynBio Australia to discuss your idea and explore how we can support your project’s development and success.

Trials of lighweight flexible solar applied to polytunnels for infield energy generation to facilitate automation. Testing the impact on crop yields and resource use (water, fertiliser, pesticides)