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We provide research to inform policies that maximise opportunities for Australian farmers & the agri

We provide research to inform policies that maximise opportunities for Australian farmers & the agricultural sector to operate profitably and sustainably.

25/09/2024

"When issues can come back into fashion more quickly than mullets and double denim, what value does evidence-based research and independent analysis provide to ? How should we avoid admiring the problem and instead equip to embrace opportunity by building on the past?"

If a week is a long time in politics, 20 years in policy is an eon. This special bumper edition of Farm Institute Insights explores how AFI has navigated change & cultivated trust over two decades - don't miss it!

https://www.farminstitute.org.au/publication/september-2024-insights/

12/05/2024

SAVE THE DATE: 21 - 23 October 2024
Join the AFI and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation in the nation's capital in October for a 3-day program of interconnected events which will focus on leadership, policy, capacity and strategic goals for agriculture and rural Australia.

AFI’s annual Roundtable will leverage the Institute’s two decades of policy expertise and build on the 2023 theme of ‘Connecting Australia’s agrifood strategies’ to test strategic ideas with the best minds in the industry.

ARLF will facilitate a goal-focused leadership workshop to ensure these ideas aren’t merely recognised but are translated into actionable plans to benefit agriculture and rural communities.

This unique program will bring together a diverse and energetic group of leaders, thinkers, contributors, analysts and ‘doers’. Be in the room when it happens!

More information available soon - save the date.

05/05/2024

Overcoming vulnerabilities in the agricultural input marketplace is not the kind of problem that attracts headlines, but it’s an issue crucial to our continued competitive participation in trade and a lynchpin in the end costs of food and fibre. By applying the Australian agricultural innovation mindset to the issue, we have an opportunity to be better than resilient – to create anti-fragile supply chains.

The latest edition of the Farm Policy Journal tackles this topic, with contributions from:
• Garry Goucher, Agricultural Economist
• Justin Maroccia, AFI Senior Researcher
• Ross Kingwell and Hemali Kanthilanka, Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre
• Justin Crosby, Director - Government and Strategic Relations CropLife Australia

AFI members and subscribers can log in for the Journal here 👉 https://buff.ly/3KCjyXi
Available for non-members to purchase here 👉 https://buff.ly/3y1XV0k

24/03/2024

Are you a producer in any of the blue areas in the below map? Don't miss out on having the opportunity to have your region represented in this globally significant research on soil connectivity.

By completing this short self evaluation, you'll not only help Sydney Institute of Agriculture & AFI with their research, but also gain valuable insights into your into the health of your soil.

Complete the evaluation tool here > https://buff.ly/3PNbEP3
More information on this research can be found on the AFI website > https://buff.ly/3viN6WB

17/03/2024

Applications for 2025 Nuffield Scholarships are now open!
Travel the world and see what’s possible for your farm and industry.
Receive a $40,000 bursary to step back from your business and grow your skills.
Expand your networks globally and collaborate with some of the world’s leading agribusinesses, all while researching a topic of interest to your business, community or industry, and help build more sustainable and profitable primary industries in Australia.

Find out more on the Nuffield Australia website and apply today: buff.ly/3eRMklZ

04/02/2024

Is your AFI membership up to date?

By becoming an AFI member, you can help us carry out research into policy issues that impact the Australian ag sector and promote solutions which maximise the economic and social well-being of farmers.

Friends membership is just $33/year and includes access to our quarterly publication - Insights. Full memberships are available from $220, which includes access to Farm Policy Journal publications, research reports and a 20% discount to attend AFI events.

For more information and to purchase membership packages, head to our website - https://buff.ly/3g1MiKK

21/01/2024

The latest Farm Policy Journal is titled yindyamarra, which means respect in Wiradjuri language. This important edition explores better inclusion of First Nations/TI voices in Australian agricultural policy and R&D. Guest editor Dr Virginia Marshall notes: “individually and collectively the thoughtfulness and lived experience of the Indigenous authors in this First Nations/Torres Strait Islander edition provides personal and practical experience that is woven through cultural integrity, raw honesty and connection to country.”

Authors in this edition include:
o Dr Raelene Ward, Kunja - 'Aboriginal Perspective on First Nations Engagement in the Ag Sector'
o Natalie Sommerville, Torres Strait Islander – Wagadagam - 'Reshaping relationships: Elevating First Nations inclusion in agricultural advocacy'
o Geoff Simpson, Gamilaray - 'Listening, connecting, participating'
o Glen Brennan, Gomeroi - 'Beyond permission'
o kate harriden, wiradyuri - 'wudhagarbinya wudha dhuray-gu: listening to hear’
o Danielle Captain-Webb, Wiradjuri/Gomeroi - 'Harvesting synergy: unleashing the potential of farmer-first nations partnerships'
o Josh Gilbert, Worimi - 'A call for a national First Nations agricultural representation body in Australia'
AFI members and subscribers can log in for the Journal here > https://buff.ly/3KCjyXi
Available for non-members to purchase here > https://buff.ly/3RxLQXW

07/01/2024

The Carbon Opportunity Decision Support Tool (CODST) has been designed to assist Australian land managers in better understanding opportunities and to identify which might best be suited for their enterprise.

It covers five opportunities including: the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), private carbon markets, linked loans, carbon-neutral and productivity gains. The tool links to additional resources, provides summary tables of key considerations as well as case studies.

Visit the tool at https://buff.ly/3Wp7wFa and let us know your feedback. This project was funded by AgriFutures Australia.

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from the AFI team!
The AFI office will be closed from Monday 25th December - Friday 5th Janruary (inclusive). We look forward to continuing to lead farm policy discussions for Australian agriculture in 2024.

17/12/2023

How connected are you to your soil?

Global research has identified five indicators against which soil security can be assessed, one of which is human connectivity. The University of Sydney and AFI are conducting research to gain a better understanding of producers’ relationships with their soil and how this can be measured.

By completing this self-assessment evaluation, you will not only help with this ground-breaking research on soil science but also receive a personalised soil connectivity report. https://buff.ly/3PNbEP3

27/11/2023

CALLING ALL PRIMARY PRODUCERS!

Don't miss the opportunity to assess your soil connectivity by using this self-assessment tool. This tool provides valuable insights into the health of your soil and helps you make informed decisions for better agricultural practices. Take advantage of this resource to optimize your farming techniques and improve productivity.

Your answers (which are completely anonymous) will help inform SIA (
University of Sydney) and AFI research on measuring soil connectivity.

Complete the evaluation tool here > https://buff.ly/4724Jr6

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
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