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Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (trading as AgriFutures Australia) (Board)

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Unique role among the RDCs - as well as representing our 13 levied industries, responsible for: • Investing in RD&E which drives the growth and development of emerging, high-potential industries such as sesame, industrial hemp and seaweed. • Delivering programs that respond to the workforce and leadership needs of the Australian agricultural sector. • Delivering programs that future-proof Australian rural industries by identifying and responding to national challenges and opportunities impacting 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.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Hon. Mr. Mick Veitch MP 9 January 2026 8 January 2029
Deputy Chair Mr. Daniel Le Feuvre 16 April 2024 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Mr. Matthew Macfarlane 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Cindy Cassidy 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Dr. Harjeet Khanna 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Prof. Andrew Campbell FAICD 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Mr. Daniel Le Feuvre 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Prof. Julie Cotter 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
Director/Non-Executive Director Prof. Andrew Harris 1 October 2023 30 September 2026
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