Open Funding Opportunities
Applications are now open for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, closing 7 November 2025. Each state and territory Winner receives a $15,000 Westpac grant for their project, business or program, access to professional development opportunities and alumni networks. More information and apply here.
Applications for the 2026 Zanda McDonald Award are now open, closing 31 October 2025. The award is focused on providing opportunities for future leaders in agriculture; individuals must be between 21 and 35 years of age to apply. More information and apply here.
2026 TNQ Drought Hub Honours Scholarship applications are now open to James Cook University and TNQ Drought Hub partner university Honours students. Up to $5000 is available for students' whose research can make a real difference to drought and climate resilience in TNQ. Applications close 9 December 2025. More information and apply here.
Upcoming Events
AgForce Training and Grower Group Alliance are delivering workshops across Queensland on carbon farming to provide information on the fundamentals of carbon farming, the potential opportunities and pitfalls, how you can fit in and where to start. More information here.
The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation is hosting Calf Alive 2025, an event focused on shaping the future of northern beef production. The event runs over three days, 4-6 November, including a field trip. More information and register here.
The 2025 TropAg Conference is now less than a month away, being held in Brisbane 11-13 November! TropAg aims to raise awareness of the global challenges in the agriculture and food production industry. Special discounted rates are available for students, producers, and farmers. More information and register here.
AgForce is holding its Annual General Meetings on 18 November 2025. From Cane to Cattle, each commodity group will hold its AGM at the Blackall Cultural Centre, or join online. More information and register here.
AlterCOP30 is coming to Brisbane on 17-20 November 2025! Be involved in conversations and educational opportunities around climate change goals and mitigation strategies into the future. More information here.
Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC is holding their annual conference Pathways to Zero Net Emissions at the UQ St Lucia Campus 27-28 November 2025. It will bring together producers, advisors, researchers, financiers, and government stakeholders to share ideas, insights, and explore practical pathways to net zero. More information and register here.
