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Farm Institute Insights, February 2019

Should society determine the right to farm?

Farm Policy Journal, Summer 2018

R,D&E – AFI research

Enhancing Private-Sector Investment in R,D&E

Digital agriculture – AFI research

The implications of digital agriculture and big data

Opening the GATE: Moving R&D into the future

The GATE is a collaborative research and technology site specifically designed to cultivate and develop agtech ideas, and fast-track development to increase productivity. Providing a unique opportunity for agtech developers to access DPI R&D expertise and collaborate with technology providers, business services and investors to create commercialised products for the agricultural sector.

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Why farmers must be involved in the animal welfare policy environment

Rob Egerton-Warburton
Before spending the past year on the RSPCA WA Board, the definition of animal welfare was not something I’d ever had reason to question much. However, it seems that my definition as a farmer is very different to that arrived at by people from other backgrounds. It all comes down to death versus discomfort. As a farmer, keeping livestock alive and healthy is the primary goal which preoccupies most – if not all – management decisions.

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Using agricultural land for utility-scale photovoltaic solar electricity generation

The renewable energy sector in Australia is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, and this presents a unique opportunity for the national economy and for communities in regional Australia. Environmental impacts are minimal and community benefits can accrue from both large- and utility-scale solar projects, such as jobs and regional investment.

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Twitter moments from AFI's Harvesting the Benefits of Digital Agriculture Conference

Relive some of the action from the AFI #digitalagriculture Australian Farm Institute Conference - via a Twitter moment.
'This is about smart farmers getting even smarter'
'Ideas are a cheap commodity - we need an execution boom'
'Really enjoyed #womeninag on every panel at today's #aficonf Aptly wrapped up by Fiona Simpson’s #nff passionate voice #genderdiversity'

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An independent institute researching policy issues that affect Australian agriculture

Mid-year conference 26-27 June 2019

Farming in Australia has always been a risky proposition, and the nature of risk is constantly changing. With the impacts of climate change exacerbating the complexity of risk management throughout agricultural supply chains, our risk exposure and management options will be the focus for the AFI's next mid-year conference. >> READ MORE