Australian native rice commercialisation
Although currently not commercially available, Australian native rice has potential as a high-nutrient, culturally identified food.
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Intensive Berry Production Using Greenhouses, Substrates and Hydroponics: Is this the way forward?
PCA’s Nicky Mann, 2014 Nuffield Farming Scholar, used her bursary to study indoor berry production across the world. She came back with numerous insights and suggestions for targeted R&D.
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2019/20
Information on the four subsectors listed above are available to download free of charge as four separate pdf documents.
Protected cropping
Current technologies and target crops
Smart crop monitoring
Precise phenotyping for improved quality and protected cropping management
Plant-Based Meat Mind Maps: An Exploration of Options, Ideas and Industry
An array of new products formulated to mimic beef, chicken and pork, use plant protein – typically, extracts from soy or pea – as their base ingredients
‘Alternative Proteins: The Race for Market Share Is On.’
In this recent report, McKinsey & Co. survey future opportunities and likely market share for the array of alternative proteins on the market and in development.
The Changing Landscape of Protein Production: Opportunities and challenges for Australian agriculture
The expanding plant-based protein industry could unlock opportunities for Australian agrifood producers, contends this February 2020 report.
Hungry for Plant-Based: Australian Consumer Insights
This 2019 consumer survey examines the factors driving an expected rise in demand for plant-based foods and alternative proteins across Australia in coming years.
How many people can Australia feed?
Could Australia double the number of people it feeds by 2061? The Conversation says yes, provided we adopt three strategies: increase productivity, reduce food waste and eat more sustainably.