AgriFutures Funding
Government fundWagga Wagga · Seed–Series A · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
AgriFutures Australia is a government-established rural research and development corporation operating under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989. It works with levied and emerging rural industries, RDCs, industry panels and research partners to set research priorities and make annual investment decisions in agricultural R&D. Through Advisory Panels, it funds and supports research, innovation, commercialisation and adoption to grow the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Australian rural industries. It also invests in people through leadership programs, awards and workforce development initiatives.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's websiteBrianna Casey AM joined AgriFutures Australia as Managing Director in January 2026. She is the immediate past CEO of Foodbank Australia and previously led Australian Childcare Alliance NSW and the Queensland Farmers Federation.
Professor Andrew Campbell is a sustainable agriculture and research management leader with over 30 years' experience, former CEO of ACIAR and Land & Water Australia, and Australia's first National Landcare Facilitator.
Professor Andrew Harris is a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The University of Sydney and Australian Director of Laing O'Rourke's Engineering Excellence Group, with expertise in disruptive innovation and advanced technology.
Cindy Cassidy has a 25-plus-year career in agribusiness research and management, was CEO of FarmLink Research and the 2015 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner, and formerly led the Bureau of Meteorology's Agriculture Program.
Danny Le Feuvre is Deputy Chair and CEO of the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, with a background in business management and R&D across rural industries. He holds degrees from the University of Melbourne and University of Adelaide.
Dr Harjeet Khanna is an agricultural scientist with over 35 years' experience in food security research, a former Executive Manager at Sugar Research Australia, and a long-time AgriFutures advisory contributor.
Emeritus Professor Julie Cotter is a company director and innovation leader working at the intersection of R&D and commercial value creation, with a finance background and prior roles at agribusinesses including Stahmann Webster and AACo.
Matthew Macfarlane is Non-executive Chair of icetana (ASX:ICE) and a director of AEGIC. He co-founded a $40 million venture capital fund in Perth and has worked as an angel investor and in M&A.
The Hon Mick Veitch is Chair of AgriFutures Australia, bringing extensive public policy and agriculture experience, including service as a NSW Legislative Council member (2007-2023) and Shadow Minister for Primary Industries. He holds a Master of Leadership from Deakin University.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does AgriFutures Funding invest at?
- AgriFutures Funding invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does AgriFutures Funding focus on?
- AgriFutures Funding focuses on AgTech, FoodTech.
- Where is AgriFutures Funding located?
- AgriFutures Funding is headquartered in Wagga Wagga, AU.
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