Background

The AgriFutures Levied Industries RD&E Plans inform researchers and collaborators in the development of research proposals and guide AgriFutures Australia on investing Program funds. Delivery of the Strategic RD&E Plans for each Industry is overseen by each of the program Advisory Panels, which is comprised of individuals who have on-ground industry knowledge and expertise, and technical or research experience. The program Advisory Panel provides recommendations to AgriFutures Australia regarding projects and the organisations or individuals that can deliver on key strategies in the Strategic RD&E Plan, and it advises on how to encourage and promote the adoption of project findings.

To ensure the program investment aligns with the RD&E Plan, a mid-term review is to be conducted throughout its implementation. The outcome of this work will inform discussions about Program investments, the monitoring and evaluation plan, and assessment of progress against the milestones. This may include a list of recommendations to improve the investment in research, development and extension to align with the RD&E Plan.

Chicken Meat

The Chicken Meat levy commenced in 1969 and has been utilised to invest in research, development and extension (RD&E) across the Chicken Meat Industry. The AgriFutures Chicken Meat RD&E Plan (2022-2027) has been developed by AgriFutures Australia, in collaboration with Chicken Meat stakeholders, to outline the industry’s RD&E objectives until 2027.

The AgriFutures Chicken Meat Strategic RD&E Plan (2022-2027) was approved by the AgriFutures Australia Board in December 2022 and outlines the following five priority areas:

1. Improving environmental and sustainability outcomes
2. Enhancing chicken biosecurity, health and welfare
3. Contributing to efficient and secure chicken production systems
4. Ensuring the food safety of Australian chicken meat
5. Building people capability and a diverse and sustainable workforce

Thoroughbred Horses

The Thoroughbred Horses levy commenced in 2017 and has been utilised to invest in research, development and extension (RD&E) across the Thoroughbred Horses industry. The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses RD&E Plan (2022-2027) has been developed by AgriFutures Australia, in collaboration with Thoroughbred Horses stakeholders, to outline the industry’s research, development and extension (RD&E) objectives until 2027.

The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Strategic RD&E Plan (2022-2027) was approved by the AgriFutures Australia Board in December 2022 and outlines the following four priority areas:

1. Thoroughbred horse welfare, workforce safety and environmental sustainability
2. Thoroughbred breeding
3. Workforce, industry and community engagement
4. Thoroughbred diseases and parasites

Contact

Questions and requests for information about the RFQ should be directed to the Coordinator, Research prior to 12noon (AEDT) Monday, 10 March 2025 (for questions relating to making a submission in K2, please email helpdesk@agrifutures.com.au).

The Coordinator, Levied Industries will take questions via email or phone. Individual responses to questions relating to the RFQ will not be provided by the Coordinator or Manager. A response, along with the question, will be posted in the Frequently Asked Questions section, below, within 24 hours of receival.

Contact:

Stacey Gardiner

Coordinator, Levied Industries

0447 036 709

stacey.gardiner@agrifutures.com.au