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Owned by over 60,000 woolgrowers, Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is a not-for-profit company that invests in R&D and marketing along the global supply chain for Australian wool – from woolgrowers through to retailers. The company's mission is to make strategically targeted investments to: 1. Enhance the profitability, international competitiveness and sustainability of the Australian wool industry. 2. Increase demand and market access for Australian wool. AWI is the owner of The Woolmark Company and the world-renowned Woolmark logo – the world’s best known textile fibre brand – which has been applied to more than five billion products since its creation in 1964.

AgriFutures Australia is one of 15 Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) that service the Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) needs of Australian rural industries. We represent the research needs for 13 thriving rural industries (chicken meat, rice, honey bee and pollination, ginger, tea tree oil, pasture seeds, export fodder, thoroughbred horses, kangaroo, buffalo, deer, goat fibre and ratite), delivering research and innovation that aims to give our farmers and producers real returns, as well as prepare them to thrive into the future. With a head office in Wagga Wagga, NSW, we have a unique role among the RDCs as well as representing our 13 levied industries, we are also responsible for: Investing in research, development and extension which aims to drive the growth and development of emerging, high-potential agricultural rural industries such as sesame, industrial hemp and seaweed. Developing and delivering programs that respond to the specific workforce and leadership needs of those working in the Australian agricultural sector. Delivering programs that future-proof Australian rural industries by identifying and responding to national challenges and opportunities which impact the Australian agricultural sector. Engaging with the global agrifood innovation system to ensure Australia is a leader in accessing, adopting, developing and exporting agrifood technologies and innovation. To find out more, visit agrifutures.com.au.

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