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AgriFutures and Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) are unveiling a suite of Varroa focused resources. 

It’s the first Varroa communication activity that looks at how beekeepers can manage Varroa and remain productive and profitable, and it's all thanks to the AgriFutures Resilient Beekeeping in the Face of Varroa project! 

In this podcast episode we speak with Dr Michelle Taylor , New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research on practical ways in which we can slow the spread of varroa.

Each week for the next six weeks we will be releasing another interview featuring global experts along with its accompanying podcast, factsheets and articles each addressing a different topic regarding varroa management  practices from around the world. 

Hosted on the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) website, they will contribute to the sustainability of honey bee businesses and maintain our industry's reputation for clean, green Australian honey and advance our industry's resilience in the face of Varroa. 

Featuring:
Bianca Giggins, Varroa Coordinator, Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilDr Michelle Taylor, New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research

Latest research shows that Australian consumers overwhelmingly trust primary producers. But producers are not feeling the love in return. Why is this?

In this episode we speak with the lead researcher of a four-year long project called 'Community Trust in Rural Industries: Year 4 national survey 2023'.  Author Dr Kieren Moffat explores the robust data that sets out the ways in which rural industries can meet industry challenges and create a deeper relationship with the Australian community based on trust.

Featuring:
Georgie Toose, Senior Manager, Collaboration, Rural Futures, AgriFutures Australia Dr Kieren Moffat, CEO and Co-founder, VoconiQ 

The agricultural industry is crying out for more skilled workers. And for those who live in regional Australia, a career in agriculture takes little convincing. But for our urban cousins, what can we be doing at a school level to attract more students to consider an agricultural career? 
To visit the new suite of agricultural career educational resources mentioned in this podcast, please check out the Cultivating futures: Engaging secondary school students in the world of agricultural careers report. 
Featuring:
Dr Jamie Manning, Senior Lecturer, Agriculture, CQ University  Mitch Arvidson, Careers Advisor, Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus

If you find yourself searching for the most luxurious crocodile skin fashion products in the world, the chances are, it has originated from Australia's northern regions.

While Australia is a small global supplier of crocodile skins, most of what we do supply is considered premium.

The Australian crocodile industry has great potential to expand our crocodile market in a highly sustainable and ethical way.

In this podcast episode we speak with Associate Professor Sally Isberg , Manager of the Center of Crocodile Research and Author of the recently published AgriFutures Australia Australian Crocodile Industry RD&E Plan 2024-2029.

Sally outlines the focusses of the crocodile industry over the next five years and how specific and strategic research will help crocodile producers in Australia reach their goals.

Featuring:
Associate Professor Sally Isberg, Manager of the Center of Crocodile Research and Author of the recently published AgriFutures Australia Australian Crocodile Industry RD&E Plan 2024-2029. 

This is a very special podcast episode from the producers behind the 'Boots Off Log On' podcast.

The episode features our very own John Harvey, Managing Director AgriFutures Australia and first aired in January 2024.

Join show host David Egerton-Warburton as John Harvey navigates the intricate landscape of Australian agriculture, from fostering innovation to addressing the pressing challenges faced by farmers.

Learn about the transformative initiatives spearheaded by AgriFutures Australia and the vision for a sustainable and innovative agrifood future.

For more Boots Off Log On podcast episodes, please visit: Boots Off Log On! Podcast | Agrimaster. 

Since being named the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner, Nikki Davey has grown both personally and professionally.

The self-confessed introvert has thrown herself into all the opportunities the Award has brought her since September 2023. With the generous Westpac grant, Nikki has expanded her sustainable flower business 'Grown Not Flown' to include other produce. She is also offering masterclasses and expanding her international customer and grower base. 

In this episode, discover what Nikki has been working on behind the scenes and what her plans for the next 12 months entail.

Featuring:
Nikki Davey, 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award National Winner and Co-Founder, Grown Not Flown.