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National Agricultural Innovation Agenda

The National Agricultural Innovation Agenda was released in 2020 and was intended to strengthen Australia’s agricultural innovation system.

It was informed by the 2019 Agricultural Innovation – A National Approach to Grow Australia’s Future and consultation on how to improve the RDC system.

The National Agricultural Innovation Agenda was structured on 5 pillars:

  • strengthening ecosystem leadership
  • improving the balance of funding and investment
  • embedding world-class innovation practices
  • strengthening our regions
  • creating the next generation innovation platform

Activities under the Agenda

  • The 2021 Policy Statement established priorities to focus efforts and investments in Australian agricultural innovation
  • The 2022 Digital Foundations for Agriculture Strategy set out actions for development and uptake of digital technologies
    • It included $400,000 in funding to the National Farmers Federation to expand the Australian Farm Data Code
  • $2.8 million in Australian Government funding to Agriculture Innovation Australia to address big, national challenges facing the sector
  • $2 million in Australian Government funding toward development of growAG
  • A package of documents to support the RDCs was developed in 2021
    • Guidelines for Statutory Funding Agreements
    • Best Practice Guide to Stakeholder Consultation
    • RDC Knowledge Transfer and Commercialisation Guide

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National Agricultural Innovation Policy Statement

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Digital Foundations for Agriculture Strategy

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Page last updated: 21 July 2026

We acknowledge the continuous connection of First Nations Traditional Owners and Custodians to the lands, seas and waters of Australia. We recognise their care for and cultivation of Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and recognise their knowledge and contribution to the productivity, innovation and sustainability of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.

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© Amy Allerton, contemporary Aboriginal Artist of the Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Gamilaroi nations.

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