AGCO Foundation Partners with the University of Sydney to Boost Resilience in Rural Communities
AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) and the University of Sydney Business School announced a AU$150,000 partnership on Jan 27, 2026 to expand the Remote and Rural Enterprise (RARE) program with a new agriculture stream.
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AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) and the University of Sydney Business School announced a AU$150,000 partnership on Jan 27, 2026 to expand the Remote and Rural Enterprise (RARE) program with a new agriculture stream. The two-year collaboration will fund student-led, place-based projects to strengthen economic resilience in Australian rural communities, running through rural campuses in Camden and Narrabri. The stream will involve 50–70 students annually, deliver interventions like social enterprise development, agricultural tourism and sustainability projects, and provide tailored support, mentoring and early-stage funding to three agricultural enterprises over the collaboration.
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Key Figures
- Partnership value
- AU$150,000
- AGCO Foundation–University of Sydney agriculture program
- Students per year
- 50–70 students
- Annual participation in community-based action research
- Rural communities in decline
- More than 70%
- Australian rural and agricultural communities over last fifty years
- Supported enterprises
- Three agricultural enterprises
- Enterprises receiving tailored support over two-year collaboration
- Collaboration duration
- Two years
- Length of AGCO Foundation–University of Sydney partnership
- Program launch year
- 2007
- Year the RARE program was launched
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Over the last fifty years, more than
The agriculture stream will deliver targeted interventions such as social enterprise development, agricultural tourism, and sustainability projects. Each year, between 50 and 70 students will participate in community-based action research, working alongside local entrepreneurs and Indigenous-led enterprises to co-design solutions that drive agricultural resilience and economic and social development.
"Partnering with the University of Sydney Business School to expand RARE with an agricultural stream aligns with our strategy to build vibrant local ecosystems — keeping future leaders rooted in local agriculture and enabling intergenerational knowledge exchange to co-develop innovations and best practices that support sustainable transformation and economic viability," said Roger Batkin, Board Chair of the AGCO Foundation.
Launched in 2007, RARE connects students with local businesses to co-develop practical, place-based solutions that enhance sustainability and growth. The agriculture stream will leverage the University's rural campuses in
Professor Leisa Sargent, Dean of the University of Sydney Business School, said the initiative reflects the School's commitment to delivering transformational educational experiences and partnerships with impact.
"We're delighted to partner with the AGCO Foundation to empower local enterprises with tailored strategies while giving students invaluable hands-on experience. This creates sustainable solutions that respect cultural contexts and strengthen intergenerational knowledge exchange," Professor Sargent said.
Over the two-year collaboration, three agricultural enterprises will receive tailored strategic support, mentoring and early-stage funding. RARE also offers opportunities for AGCO Foundation stakeholders to engage through guest lectures, mentorship, panel discussions and community events, fostering knowledge exchange and industry-university collaboration.
Learn more about the RARE program HERE.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in
About AGCO Foundation
Founded by AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) in 2018, the AGCO Foundation is a private foundation with the purpose of transforming lives in farming communities. The Foundation initiates impactful programs to support the next generation of agricultural leaders, promote sustainable agriculture and empower farmers and communities to thrive. The Foundation is domiciled in
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