Future Food Systems
Greater sustainability and improved nutrition through smart technology and supply chain logistics
In the picturesque coastal city of Coffs Harbour, the collaborative spirit was in full swing as the Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL) launched at Yarrila Place on October 25
UNE’s Angus Dingley is exploring how temperature extremes affect pollination in polytunnels to help growers produce more and better berries.
At the end of his transformative 12-month tenure as FFS CEO, we sat down with Dr James Krahe to delve into his academic journey, hear about significant milestones in his career, and gain insight into his enthusiasm for collaboration and its power to bring about transformative real-world outcomes.
As CRC Industry PhD student attached to the ‘Blueberry nutritional optimisation’ project, Gareema Pandey is working with crop scientists and sustainability experts at Western Sydney University and NSW Department of Primary Industries to improve the nutritional profile of blueberries grown undercover.
Distinguished Professor David Tissue’s recent trip included visits to former students and leading research institutions, a gigantic flux tower tour and some memorable dinners.
University of New England mapping experts are again teaming with Hort Innovation in a significant collaboration to extend the national tree-crop map.
Sydney-based SME LLEAF has secured a global distributor for its innovative light-spectra-shifting agricultural film, shown to boost crop yields by up to 20%.
The National Farmers’ Federation’s first female President stepped down on 25 October to take on a global advocacy role as a Director of the World Farmers’ Organisation.
NSW DPI is collaborating with QUT and farmers state-wide in research that aims to establish what drives consumers’ fresh-produce purchases – knowledge growers can use to craft personalised marketing messages.
In September, Future Food Systems welcomed Sunshine-Coast-based sustainable exotic mushroom grower Kenon Corporation into its consortium.
The Australian Academy of Science Public Speaker Series for 2023 highlights how Indigenous knowledge informs modern understanding of topics including climate change, agriculture and astronomy.
evokeAG., this time around in Perth, WA, is an inspirational gathering of agrifood-tech innovators that includes a conference, an expo and tours.
Expand your knowledge and be inspired by game-changing innovations at the second Future Food Systems Summit, this time around in Western Australia.
Should we believe a recent UC Davis study that concluded lab-cultured meat has greater ‘global warming potential’ than retail beef’? Dr James Ryall, CSO of Aussie alt-meat firm Vow, isn’t so sure – and argues there’s room for both types of meat in a protein-hungry world.
The Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance program, to be led by Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and delivered by Hort Innovation, will ‘protect and grow’ Australia’s horticultural exports.
Sunshine Coast scientists have identified high-grade nutrient-rich propolis in beehives nationwide that could fuel a lucrative homegrown health-food industry.
The scientists found adding ‘red sea plume’ algae to dairy cows’ faeces dramatically reduced methane emissions from the manure.