AgriFutures Australia is a prominent Research and Development Corporation (RDC) among 15 such organizations serving the Research, Development, and Extension (RD&E) requirements of various rural industries in Australia. Representing 13 thriving rural sectors, including chicken meat, rice, honey bee and pollination, tea tree oil, and more, AgriFutures focuses on delivering research and innovation to empower farmers and producers with tangible returns and ensure their sustainable success.
Headquartered in Wagga Wagga, NSW, AgriFutures plays a unique role among the RDCs by investing in research and development for emerging agricultural industries like sesame, industrial hemp, and seaweed. Additionally, the organization addresses the workforce and leadership needs of the Australian agricultural sector through specialized programs. Furthermore, AgriFutures identifies and responds to national challenges and opportunities to enhance the resilience and future-readiness of the country's rural industries. Emphasizing global collaboration, AgriFutures actively engages with the agrifood innovation system to foster Australia's leadership in adopting, developing, and exporting agrifood technologies and innovation.