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Farmers, First Nations and Landcare advocates join together Farmers, producers, graziers, Landcare leaders, First Nations people and academics from around the globe gathered on the Gold Coast recently to discuss the best way forward to protect and restore Australia’s natural assets and landscapes. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), and Landcare Australia joined forces to launch Agriculture and Landcare Week, coinciding with the 2025… Publisher: New England Times September, 2025 Media Coverage	Farmers, producers, graziers, Landcare leaders, First Nations people and academics from around the globe gathered on the Gold Coast recently to discuss the best way forward to protect and restore Australia’s natural assets and landscapes. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), and Landcare Australia joined forces to launch Agriculture and Landcare Week, coinciding with the 2025…
Truffle industry gets a taste of what happens above and below the ground Special guests toured the Silverplace nursery learning about how new technologies enhance truffle colonisation of multiple species of truffles on several oak and two new pine tree species. Picture supplied Publisher: Farm weekly September, 2025 Media Coverage	Special guests toured the Silverplace nursery learning about how new technologies enhance truffle colonisation of multiple species of truffles on several oak and two new pine tree species. Picture supplied
Juicy new products add value for WA’s iconic Bravo apple and local growers Publisher: Farm Weekly May, 2025 Media Coverage		Juicy new products add value for WA’s iconic Bravo apple and local growers
Study investigates influence of apple and pear consumption on cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors A study by Murdoch University, alongside the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Fruit West Cooperative, Bruker BioSpin, and the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre, investigates the influence of Bravo apple and pear consumption on cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors. Participants in the Apple Study consume two apples daily for eight weeks and… Publisher: Fresh Plaza September, 2025 Media Coverage	A study by Murdoch University, alongside the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Fruit West Cooperative, Bruker BioSpin, and the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre, investigates the influence of Bravo apple and pear consumption on cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors. Participants in the Apple Study consume two apples daily for eight weeks and…
International push to turn WA truffle production into year-round industry A sheep and vegetable farm on Western Australia’s southern coast has become ground zero for a trial that could triple the state’s truffle production. For the first time in WA, spring and summer truffles are being “inoculated” onto the roots of oak and pine trees, with the goal of expanding the harvest of the culinary… Publisher: ABC News September, 2025 Media Coverage	A sheep and vegetable farm on Western Australia’s southern coast has become ground zero for a trial that could triple the state’s truffle production. For the first time in WA, spring and summer truffles are being “inoculated” onto the roots of oak and pine trees, with the goal of expanding the harvest of the culinary…
Could WA truffles become a year-round proposition? A sheep and vegetable farm on Western Australia's southern coast has become ground zero for a trial that could triple the state's truffle production. Publisher: ABC News September, 2025 Media Coverage	A sheep and vegetable farm on Western Australia's southern coast has become ground zero for a trial that could triple the state's truffle production.
Gather and Grow: Celebrating Coffs’ food future – ABC Coffs Coast Interview with Jane de Graaff ABC Coffs Coast Interview with Jane de Graaff Publisher: ABC Radio September, 2025 Media Coverage	ABC Coffs Coast Interview with Jane de Graaff
Gather and Grow: Celebrating Coffs’ food future – ABC Coffs Coast Interview with Dr James Krahe ABC Coffs Coast Interview with Dr James Krahe Publisher: ABC Radio September, 2025 Media Coverage	ABC Coffs Coast Interview with Dr James Krahe
Uncovering truffle secrets WICC was invited to a two-day celebration in Denmark of new technology that gives farmers confidence in planting trees with significant economic returns. Kylie Cook and Shaun Ossinger from WICC, along with Luke Bayley from South Coast Natural Resource Management (SCNRM) participated in the two-day event with the research team collaborating with Silverplace; a Denmark-based truffle nursery and experimental truffle orchard committed to science-led truffle cultivation. Silverplace collaborates with researchers from Murdoch University, the University of Bologna, and Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre. Publisher: WICC News September, 2025 Media Coverage	WICC was invited to a two-day celebration in Denmark of new technology that gives farmers confidence in planting trees with significant economic returns. Kylie Cook and Shaun Ossinger from WICC, along with Luke Bayley from South Coast Natural Resource Management (SCNRM) participated in the two-day event with the research team collaborating with Silverplace; a Denmark-based truffle nursery and experimental truffle orchard committed to science-led truffle cultivation. Silverplace collaborates with researchers from Murdoch University, the University of Bologna, and Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre.
Local research homing in on the year round truffle Research progress, technology advancements and opportunities to support a new truffle species which can be harvested in winter, spring and summer seasons was outlined last week. Academics, farmers, industry partners and representatives converged on the McHenry farm at Mt Lindesay recently to hear about these advancements in truffle cultivation. Local research initiative Silverplace which is… Publisher: Australian Rural & Regional News August, 2025 Media Coverage	Research progress, technology advancements and opportunities to support a new truffle species which can be harvested in winter, spring and summer seasons was outlined last week. Academics, farmers, industry partners and representatives converged on the McHenry farm at Mt Lindesay recently to hear about these advancements in truffle cultivation. Local research initiative Silverplace which is…
Local research homing in on the year round truffle Academics, farmers, industry partners and representatives converged on the McHenry farm at Mt Lindesay recently to hear about these advancements in truffle cultivation. Local research initiative Silverplace which is collaborating with Murdoch University, Universita de Bologna Italy and Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre to expand the Australian truffle industry organised the day. Publisher: Denmark Bulletin August, 2025 Media Coverage	Academics, farmers, industry partners and representatives converged on the McHenry farm at Mt Lindesay recently to hear about these advancements in truffle cultivation. Local research initiative Silverplace which is collaborating with Murdoch University, Universita de Bologna Italy and Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre to expand the Australian truffle industry organised the day.	Local research homing in on the year round truffle
New Soluna apple juice and fresh cut slices add value for growers Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre in Western Australia develops now methods to extend shelf-life of value add product. Consumers and growers will get more bang for their buck from Soluna apples – branded as Bravo in Australia with the launch of new value add products for the West Australian-bred fruit. The products – a rosy,… Publisher: Produce Plus May, 2025 Media Coverage	Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre in Western Australia develops now methods to extend shelf-life of value add product. Consumers and growers will get more bang for their buck from Soluna apples – branded as Bravo in Australia with the launch of new value add products for the West Australian-bred fruit. The products – a rosy,…
Diversifying Western Australia’s apple industry with juicy new products Juicy new products are being developed as part of a new government initiative to help Western Australia’s Bravo apple growers add value and diversify — with the first two products developed being an apple juice and a long-life apple slice. These new product developments, which will be sold under the trademark Soluna, are the result… Publisher: Food Technology & Manufacturing May, 2025 Media Coverage	Juicy new products are being developed as part of a new government initiative to help Western Australia’s Bravo apple growers add value and diversify — with the first two products developed being an apple juice and a long-life apple slice. These new product developments, which will be sold under the trademark Soluna, are the result…
Locally grown Bravo apples hit independent stores as new juice brand Bravo apples bred in WA are being made into bottled juice for the first time under a new brand name — Soluna. Thanks to the results of new research, the apple juice is cold-pressed before undergoing high-pressure processing to extend its life to 90 days. The same process will also allow long-life slices to hit… Publisher: The West Australian May, 2025 Media Coverage	Bravo apples bred in WA are being made into bottled juice for the first time under a new brand name — Soluna. Thanks to the results of new research, the apple juice is cold-pressed before undergoing high-pressure processing to extend its life to 90 days. The same process will also allow long-life slices to hit…
Two new valued-added products have been launched for the Bravo apple. Two new valued-added products have been launched for the Bravo apple. One is a rosy, pink apple juice and the other is fresh, long-life apple slices. Publisher: ABC Radio May, 2025 Media Coverage	Two new valued-added products have been launched for the Bravo apple. One is a rosy, pink apple juice and the other is fresh, long-life apple slices.
Tech makes biosecurity easier for growers A new $1.7 million mapping initiative is expected to change how fruit growers will soon respond to biosecurity threats. Drawing on citizen science by asking apricot, cherry, dried fruit, lychee, nectarine, peach and plum producers to log location data through an app, this technology could help protect Australian fruit from pests and disease. The aim… Publisher: Australian Tree Crop April, 2025 Media Coverage	A new $1.7 million mapping initiative is expected to change how fruit growers will soon respond to biosecurity threats. Drawing on citizen science by asking apricot, cherry, dried fruit, lychee, nectarine, peach and plum producers to log location data through an app, this technology could help protect Australian fruit from pests and disease. The aim…
New Head of School at UNSW Professor Cordelia Selomulya has been appointed as the Head of the School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney. Prior to this appointment, Professor Selomulya served as the Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Engineering since 2022. Originally recruited to UNSW in 2019 to lead the Future Food Systems CRC as its Director of Research… Publisher: Food Australia April, 2025 Media Coverage	Professor Cordelia Selomulya has been appointed as the Head of the School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW Sydney. Prior to this appointment, Professor Selomulya served as the Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Engineering since 2022. Originally recruited to UNSW in 2019 to lead the Future Food Systems CRC as its Director of Research…
Tech-powered banana picking and more at the ARM Hub Industry Day The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub (ARM Hub) has celebrated half a decade at the forefront of Australia’s tech manufacturing sector with an Industry Day. Queensland-based research institute welcomed leaders and researchers from across manufacturing, AI and robotics to their HQ in Northgate, Brisbane, for a series of talks and networking events designed to help… Publisher: Manufacturing Magazine March, 2025 Media Coverage	The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub (ARM Hub) has celebrated half a decade at the forefront of Australia’s tech manufacturing sector with an Industry Day. Queensland-based research institute welcomed leaders and researchers from across manufacturing, AI and robotics to their HQ in Northgate, Brisbane, for a series of talks and networking events designed to help…
Bravo™ apple study coverage March, 2025 Media Coverage
How will Australia’s food industry change over the next 10, 20 and 50 years Future Food Systems CEO Dr James Krahe, Research & Commercialisation Director Professor Cordelia Selomulya, and FOODiQ Global CEO Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore discuss the future of food, ecosystems, and value addition at For Food’s Sake in Coffs Harbour with ABC Reporter, Lauren Bohane` Publisher: ABC RADIO March, 2025 Media Coverage	Future Food Systems CEO Dr James Krahe, Research & Commercialisation Director Professor Cordelia Selomulya, and FOODiQ Global CEO Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore discuss the future of food, ecosystems, and value addition at For Food’s Sake in Coffs Harbour with ABC Reporter, Lauren Bohane`
Looking ahead at the future of Australia’s food industry ABC Mid and North Coast Rural Reporter, Lauren Bohane talks to CEO, Dr James Krahe about Future Food Systems initiatives and the future of food Publisher: ABC Radio March, 2025 Media Coverage	ABC Mid and North Coast Rural Reporter, Lauren Bohane talks to CEO, Dr James Krahe about Future Food Systems initiatives and the future of food
National food summit underway in Coffs Harbour Alison Paul covers the For Food’s Sake Summit for NBN Mid North News Publisher: NBN News February, 2025 Media Coverage	Alison Paul covers the For Food’s Sake Summit for NBN Mid North News
New technology makes biosecurity responses easier for fruit growers $1.7 million Australian Tree Crop Map initiative uses mapping app to boost biosecurity for Australian fruit growers. The Australian Tree Crop Map project is delivered through Hort Innovation and led by an expert team at UNE’s Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC) in collaboration with Future Food Systems. Publisher: Hort News February, 2025 Media Coverage	$1.7 million Australian Tree Crop Map initiative uses mapping app to boost biosecurity for Australian fruit growers. The Australian Tree Crop Map project is delivered through Hort Innovation and led by an expert team at UNE’s Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC) in collaboration with Future Food Systems.
Researchers from Murdoch University are trying to figure out if the burgundy colour of Bravo apples makes them healthier than other varieties. Researchers from Murdoch University are trying to figure out if the burgundy colour of Bravo apples makes them healthier than other varieties. Publisher: ABC Radio January, 2025 Media Coverage	Researchers from Murdoch University are trying to figure out if the burgundy colour of Bravo apples makes them healthier than other varieties.
Ancient artichokes helping to unlock the secrets to good gut health The small Mt Lindesay farm in Denmark is providing some big insights into the health benefits of an ancient vegetable, the globe artichoke. Publisher: Farm Weekly November, 2024 Media Coverage	The small Mt Lindesay farm in Denmark is providing some big insights into the health benefits of an ancient vegetable, the globe artichoke.
Future Food Systems: connecting clusters, building ecosystems In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to the CEO of Future Food Systems, Dr James Krahe, discussing the concept of clusters and ecosystems, their importance in the future of successful food systems and how Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre (FFS CRC) is fostering their creation. Publisher: Food & Drink Business October, 2024 Media Coverage	In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to the CEO of Future Food Systems, Dr James Krahe, discussing the concept of clusters and ecosystems, their importance in the future of successful food systems and how Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre (FFS CRC) is fostering their creation.
A farmer from the Great Southern has partnered with Murdoch University to trial different varieties of artichokes A farmer from the Great Southern has partnered with Murdoch University and Future Food Systems to trial different varieties of artichokes. Publisher: ABC Radio September, 2024 Media Coverage	A farmer from the Great Southern has partnered with Murdoch University and Future Food Systems to trial different varieties of artichokes.
Glasshouse films offer energy saving & productivity potential (VG21006) On the western outskirts of Sydney stands a glasshouse a little reminiscent of a cathedral window. Part of the facility glows pink in the afternoon sun, and part a pale blue. The vibrant colours come from special films applied to the glass, which are being trialled for their potential to reduce energy use and increase… Publisher: AUSVEG April, 2024 Podcast	On the western outskirts of Sydney stands a glasshouse a little reminiscent of a cathedral window. Part of the facility glows pink in the afternoon sun, and part a pale blue. The vibrant colours come from special films applied to the glass, which are being trialled for their potential to reduce energy use and increase…	Glasshouse films offer energy saving & productivity potential (VG21006)
How levies work, more efficient glasshouses, on-farm food waste Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each month we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and onion sectors, unpacking levy-funded research and meeting some of the incredible people who make up the vegetable industry. 🌱 This month, we discuss: How the Australian horticulture levy system works,… Publisher: AUSVEG March, 2024 Podcast	Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each month we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and onion sectors, unpacking levy-funded research and meeting some of the incredible people who make up the vegetable industry. 🌱 This month, we discuss: How the Australian horticulture levy system works,…	How levies work, more efficient glasshouses, on-farm food waste
Banana industry turns to robots and AI for ‘dangerous’ packing-shed task of cutting fruit from stem It takes a bit of effort to get bananas from the farm to the fruit bowl, with growers relying on a significant workforce to pick and pack each harvest. Now, scientists are working with the industry to develop a prototype robot arm to separate the banana fruit from the stalk, a labour-intensive process known as de-handing. Publisher: Daily Trust February, 2024 Media Coverage	It takes a bit of effort to get bananas from the farm to the fruit bowl, with growers relying on a significant workforce to pick and pack each harvest. Now, scientists are working with the industry to develop a prototype robot arm to separate the banana fruit from the stalk, a labour-intensive process known as de-handing.
Robotic arm under development to automate banana de-handing The A$2m research programme will use computer vision and machine learning to find an automation solution Australian scientists are researching and developing new technology to build a robotic arm that will automate the repetitive and intensive parts of banana processing. The research will be delivered through Hort Innovation and led by the Queensland University of Technology… Publisher: Fruitnet Produce Plus February, 2024 Media Coverage	The A$2m research programme will use computer vision and machine learning to find an automation solution Australian scientists are researching and developing new technology to build a robotic arm that will automate the repetitive and intensive parts of banana processing. The research will be delivered through Hort Innovation and led by the Queensland University of Technology…
Value-add food production gets boost with new plant A new $12.2 million food and beverage manufacturing centre in Western Australia will be open to all food and beverage businesses that are looking for low-risk environment to scale up production. The Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre (SIFT) will offer common use of manufacturing equipment at a subsidised rate. SIFT is based at the Food… Publisher: Food & Drink Business February, 2024 Media Coverage	A new $12.2 million food and beverage manufacturing centre in Western Australia will be open to all food and beverage businesses that are looking for low-risk environment to scale up production. The Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre (SIFT) will offer common use of manufacturing equipment at a subsidised rate. SIFT is based at the Food…
Sustainable, Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre at Food Innovation Precinct of WA opening Friday Business owners are urged to enjoy a taste of the benefits of a new food and beverage manufacturing centre set to open in the Peel region this Friday. The Sustainable, Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre is opening in the Food Innovation Precinct of WA (FIPWA) at the Peel Business Park to give businesses without access… Publisher: Mandurah Times February, 2024 Media Coverage	Business owners are urged to enjoy a taste of the benefits of a new food and beverage manufacturing centre set to open in the Peel region this Friday. The Sustainable, Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre is opening in the Food Innovation Precinct of WA (FIPWA) at the Peel Business Park to give businesses without access…
Multi-million-dollar food manufacturing centre open in WA A new innovative food manufacturing centre, which is set to open in Western Australia, will help boost local food and beverage manufacturing, as well as drive growth in the state’s value-added food production. The WA government has invested $12.2 million into the establishment of the Sustainable, Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre located within the Food… Publisher: Build Australia February, 2024 Media Coverage	A new innovative food manufacturing centre, which is set to open in Western Australia, will help boost local food and beverage manufacturing, as well as drive growth in the state’s value-added food production. The WA government has invested $12.2 million into the establishment of the Sustainable, Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre located within the Food…
Banana industry turns to robots and AI for ‘dangerous’ packing-shed task of cutting fruit from stem It’s often top of the list of Australia’s most popular fruit, finding its way into lunch boxes and smoothies across the country every day. But it takes a bit of effort to get bananas from the farm to the fruit bowl, with growers relying on a significant workforce to pick and pack each harvest. Now… Publisher: ABC News February, 2024 Media Coverage	It’s often top of the list of Australia’s most popular fruit, finding its way into lunch boxes and smoothies across the country every day. But it takes a bit of effort to get bananas from the farm to the fruit bowl, with growers relying on a significant workforce to pick and pack each harvest. Now…
Microscopic organisms to increase crop yields Publisher: Australian Tree Crop Magazine November, 2023 Media Coverage
Coffs Harbour’s collaborative approach to the agrifood industry NETWORKING opportunities and creating new connections were declared as two winning outcomes from the 60-plus stakeholders who attended the Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL) launch at Yarrila Place on October 25. Facilitated by the CALL project team, Dr Ozgur Dedehayir and Jack Adams from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the event provided a preview of… Publisher: News of the Area November, 2023 Media Coverage	NETWORKING opportunities and creating new connections were declared as two winning outcomes from the 60-plus stakeholders who attended the Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL) launch at Yarrila Place on October 25. Facilitated by the CALL project team, Dr Ozgur Dedehayir and Jack Adams from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the event provided a preview of…
Australian CEA mushroom production technology gets $2.1M research boost The Queensland research team will focus on exotic and native mushroom cultivation. Researchers at Australia’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are rounding out the year with good news. They’ve been awarded $2.1 million to advance technologies aimed at expanding the country’s controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) exotic and native mushroom production. Driven in part by Australia’s burgeoning domestic demand… Publisher: CEA News November, 2023 Media Coverage	The Queensland research team will focus on exotic and native mushroom cultivation. Researchers at Australia’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are rounding out the year with good news. They’ve been awarded $2.1 million to advance technologies aimed at expanding the country’s controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) exotic and native mushroom production. Driven in part by Australia’s burgeoning domestic demand…
Micro-organisms to increase horticulture yield Publisher: Farm Weekly November, 2023 Media Coverage
Putting energy into things that matter – Mark McHenry ark McHenry is a physicist, an innovator and an explorer of clean energy solutions. He’s worked on research projects in America, the Philippines and Mozambique and is an Associate Professor at Murdoch Uni’s Harry Butler Institute. He is also an avid organic veggie grower who loves sharing his passion for all things “geeky”. “The way… Publisher: Australian Rural & Regional News October, 2023 Media Coverage	ark McHenry is a physicist, an innovator and an explorer of clean energy solutions. He’s worked on research projects in America, the Philippines and Mozambique and is an Associate Professor at Murdoch Uni’s Harry Butler Institute. He is also an avid organic veggie grower who loves sharing his passion for all things “geeky”. “The way…
The scientific truth of things that matter Dr Mark McHenry is interested in the scientific truth of things that matter and what's happening beyond the physical boundary of his farm. Publisher: Aurora Magazine - Winter edition June, 2023 Media Coverage	Dr Mark McHenry is interested in the scientific truth of things that matter and what's happening beyond the physical boundary of his farm.
Engineering light for better farm yield and quality Did you know that light can be engineered to be more photosynthetically active, less heat energy intense and used to modify plant behaviour? Enormous gains have been made in the past few decades in plant production though modification of climate, nutrition, water supply and temperasture of protected crops. Now the last piece of the puzzle,… Publisher: YouTube April, 2023 Media Coverage	Did you know that light can be engineered to be more photosynthetically active, less heat energy intense and used to modify plant behaviour? Enormous gains have been made in the past few decades in plant production though modification of climate, nutrition, water supply and temperasture of protected crops. Now the last piece of the puzzle,…
Making sunlight better: Using films to manage sunlight for crop productivity Today’s protected cropping systems have become astonishingly effective at extracting optimum potential from nutrients, water and plant genetics, while minimising harm from farming’s ancient adversaries, like insect pests. There is a variable still to be fully optimised, though: light and energy from the sun. Australian researchers are developing films that can be fitted to greenhouses… Publisher: COSMOS April, 2023 Media Coverage	Today’s protected cropping systems have become astonishingly effective at extracting optimum potential from nutrients, water and plant genetics, while minimising harm from farming’s ancient adversaries, like insect pests. There is a variable still to be fully optimised, though: light and energy from the sun. Australian researchers are developing films that can be fitted to greenhouses…
National map of protected cropping systems now available in draft This journal is the official publication of the Australian berry industries; Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries & Blackberries. This publication has been funded by Hort Innovation using the Blueberry, Strawberry and Raspberry and Blackberry R&D levy and contributions from the Australian Government. Publisher: Australian Berry Journal March, 2023 Media Coverage	This journal is the official publication of the Australian berry industries; Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries & Blackberries. This publication has been funded by Hort Innovation using the Blueberry, Strawberry and Raspberry and Blackberry R&D levy and contributions from the Australian Government.
A world first: The first time metagenomics is being used to discover the microbe community – including pathogens – in hydroponic tomatoes. As anyone in the industry knows, root pathogens are a common issue in greenhouse production, in systems that use soil but also in hydroponics. But if it happens that hydroponic systems are contaminated with one or more pathogens, as Dr. Gal Winter at the University of New England (UNE) in Australia explains, the resultant disease… Publisher: GREENHOUSE CANADA March, 2023 Media Coverage	As anyone in the industry knows, root pathogens are a common issue in greenhouse production, in systems that use soil but also in hydroponics. But if it happens that hydroponic systems are contaminated with one or more pathogens, as Dr. Gal Winter at the University of New England (UNE) in Australia explains, the resultant disease…
Deploying microscopic organisms to increase horticulture yields Scientists are investigating whether root systems packed with certain combinations of tiny living things – or microbiomes – result in a more productive plant with the aim of developing new products to increase yield. The $1.4M, four-year project is being delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Murdoch University with co-investment from the CRC for… Publisher: Hort Innovation November, 2022 Media Coverage	Scientists are investigating whether root systems packed with certain combinations of tiny living things – or microbiomes – result in a more productive plant with the aim of developing new products to increase yield. The $1.4M, four-year project is being delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Murdoch University with co-investment from the CRC for…
Exploring the tiny environments that can grow big vegetables Murdoch scientists are leading a project that explores how particular combinations of microbes can boost the growth of some of the country’s most valuable fruit and vegetable crops. The $1.4 million project, led by Associate Professor Kirsty Bayliss, aims to identify the microbes that influence the growth of potatoes, tomatoes and avocadoes and harness them… Publisher: Murdoch University News October, 2022 Media Coverage	Murdoch scientists are leading a project that explores how particular combinations of microbes can boost the growth of some of the country’s most valuable fruit and vegetable crops. The $1.4 million project, led by Associate Professor Kirsty Bayliss, aims to identify the microbes that influence the growth of potatoes, tomatoes and avocadoes and harness them…
Northern Territory researchers successfully harvest native rice, opening opportunities for First Nations enterprise As the world regularly faces a shortage of one of its most important food staples, scientists in the Northern Territory are looking take advantage of the rice that grows naturally across Northern Australia’s wetlands. Publisher: ABC News October, 2022 Media Coverage	As the world regularly faces a shortage of one of its most important food staples, scientists in the Northern Territory are looking take advantage of the rice that grows naturally across Northern Australia’s wetlands.
The word’s tiniest tomato How the merino sheep breed kick-started Australia’s wool industry; Using mules to move livestock in feedlots; Port Stephens oyster growers face devastating QX disease; plus the world’s tiniest tomatoes. Publisher: ABC TV July, 2022 Media Coverage	How the merino sheep breed kick-started Australia’s wool industry; Using mules to move livestock in feedlots; Port Stephens oyster growers face devastating QX disease; plus the world’s tiniest tomatoes.
Known best as the host of cryptocurrencies, experts and economists say blockchain technology could be the future of working life Lynsey Jackson was looking for a change when she quit her corporate finance job to assess her career options, before settling on a direction that would shock many. She sees her future in blockchain technology, beginning with a diploma of applied blockchain from TAFE Queensland. Most commonly known as the platform that hosts cryptocurrencies, blockchain is… Publisher: ABC News June, 2022 Media Coverage	Lynsey Jackson was looking for a change when she quit her corporate finance job to assess her career options, before settling on a direction that would shock many. She sees her future in blockchain technology, beginning with a diploma of applied blockchain from TAFE Queensland. Most commonly known as the platform that hosts cryptocurrencies, blockchain is…
Technological innovations benefitting agriculture and the environment Technological innovations benefitting agriculture and the environment. Planting trees from the sky; Fighting unlawful water use; Using native fungi to combat weeds; Colourful light boosting technology helping to grow crops. Publisher: ABC TV June, 2022 Media Coverage	Technological innovations benefitting agriculture and the environment. Planting trees from the sky; Fighting unlawful water use; Using native fungi to combat weeds; Colourful light boosting technology helping to grow crops.
Country Breakfast features The potential for a native rice industry in Australia’s far north has been talked about for decades. Researchers say a significant milestone has now been reached, with demonstration plots of flooded and unflooded wild rice being grown on a research farm near Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory. (12:50 min in) Publisher: ABC Radio June, 2022 Media Coverage	The potential for a native rice industry in Australia’s far north has been talked about for decades. Researchers say a significant milestone has now been reached, with demonstration plots of flooded and unflooded wild rice being grown on a research farm near Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory. (12:50 min in)
Australian chemical company EcoMag turning the Pilbara’s waste into low-carbon plasterboard Australian chemical company EcoMag is working to turn Australia’s carbon footprint into homes and office buildings, with scientists producing plasterboard from waste. EcoMag utilises the waste from the Pilbara’s salt industry to extract magnesium for use in industrial, environmental and pharmaceutical applications. The company is now working with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of… Publisher: ABC News May, 2022 Media Coverage	Australian chemical company EcoMag is working to turn Australia’s carbon footprint into homes and office buildings, with scientists producing plasterboard from waste. EcoMag utilises the waste from the Pilbara’s salt industry to extract magnesium for use in industrial, environmental and pharmaceutical applications. The company is now working with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of…
Australian native rice trial underway near Humpty Doo Researchers say a significant milestone has now been reached, with demonstration plots of flooded and unflooded wild rice being grown on a research farm near Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory. ABC Rural went to see the trial and spoke to Dr Penny Wurm from Charles Darwin University. Publisher: ABC Radio May, 2022 Media Coverage	Researchers say a significant milestone has now been reached, with demonstration plots of flooded and unflooded wild rice being grown on a research farm near Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory. ABC Rural went to see the trial and spoke to Dr Penny Wurm from Charles Darwin University.
Digital Disruptors In this series we’ll celebrate the outstanding tech talent in Australia and recognise the innovators, disruptors, leaders and superstars of tomorrow, who are making a difference and shaping our future. Publisher: Sky News February, 2022 Media Coverage	In this series we’ll celebrate the outstanding tech talent in Australia and recognise the innovators, disruptors, leaders and superstars of tomorrow, who are making a difference and shaping our future.
NT researchers take a new approach to growing rice It may be one of Australia’s most sought-after foods, but the art of rice production isn’t always at the forefront of shoppers’ minds. Now, a team of researchers in Darwin are taking a new approach to growing the ancient grain – and yielding unexpected results. Publisher: ABC TV February, 2022 Media Coverage	It may be one of Australia’s most sought-after foods, but the art of rice production isn’t always at the forefront of shoppers’ minds. Now, a team of researchers in Darwin are taking a new approach to growing the ancient grain – and yielding unexpected results.
Agricultural traceability: Benefiting the future of farming The Australian government recently revealed that $68 million will be invested into a national agricultural traceability program which will help Australian farmers increase their export value. Agriculture traceability, to put in simple terms, is the journey of produce from paddock to plate. NewsCop talked to Dr Shoufeng Cao, an expert in blockchain agriculture traceability and… Publisher: NewsCop January, 2022 Media Coverage	The Australian government recently revealed that $68 million will be invested into a national agricultural traceability program which will help Australian farmers increase their export value. Agriculture traceability, to put in simple terms, is the journey of produce from paddock to plate. NewsCop talked to Dr Shoufeng Cao, an expert in blockchain agriculture traceability and…
The world’s first fully blockchain-enabled credential led marketplace QUT Design Lab and Smart Trade Networks are set to launch and demonstrate the world’s first fully blockchain-enabled credential led marketplace. The Smart Trade Networks marketplace is an eCommerce 3.0 platform allowing traders and investors of all sizes to track, trace and trade. The launch will also reveal a ‘Global Portfolio’, with more than 30… Publisher: eCommerceNews August, 2021 Media Coverage	QUT Design Lab and Smart Trade Networks are set to launch and demonstrate the world’s first fully blockchain-enabled credential led marketplace. The Smart Trade Networks marketplace is an eCommerce 3.0 platform allowing traders and investors of all sizes to track, trace and trade. The launch will also reveal a ‘Global Portfolio’, with more than 30…
UNE and Costa team up to help improve hydroponic cropping WORLD first Australian research is looking to better understand microbial colonies in the root zones of hydroponically grown greenhouse tomato crops. Publisher: Queensland Country Life August, 2021 Media Coverage	WORLD first Australian research is looking to better understand microbial colonies in the root zones of hydroponically grown greenhouse tomato crops.
UNE and Costa team up to help improve hydroponic cropping WORLD first Australian research is looking to better understand microbial colonies in the root zones of hydroponically grown greenhouse tomato crops. Publisher: farmonline NATIONAL August, 2021 Media Coverage	WORLD first Australian research is looking to better understand microbial colonies in the root zones of hydroponically grown greenhouse tomato crops.
UNE and Costa team up to help improve hydroponic cropping WORLD first Australian research is looking to better understand microbial colonies in the root zones of hydroponically grown greenhouse tomato crops. Publisher: THE LAND August, 2021 Media Coverage	WORLD first Australian research is looking to better understand microbial colonies in the root zones of hydroponically grown greenhouse tomato crops.
Costa teams up for tomato study A world-first study using DNA samples from hydroponic tomatoes is being undertaken through a collaboration between Costa and University of New England (UNE). The ‘tomato rhizobiome’ project’ – which will be part of the Future Food Systems Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) – is designed to further the understanding of microbial colonies in the root zones… Publisher: ASIAFRUIT July, 2021 Media Coverage	A world-first study using DNA samples from hydroponic tomatoes is being undertaken through a collaboration between Costa and University of New England (UNE). The ‘tomato rhizobiome’ project’ – which will be part of the Future Food Systems Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) – is designed to further the understanding of microbial colonies in the root zones…
A tri-polar privacy world: China, EU, US conflict on rights regimes There’s an old African saying: When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. And when elephants make love, it is the grass that suffers. Libertine innuendo aside, what happens when three elephants rub elbows? That is the as-yet unanswered question that insiders are asking about data privacy regimes, especially those involving biometrics collected… Publisher: Biometricupdate.com June, 2021 Media Coverage	There’s an old African saying: When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. And when elephants make love, it is the grass that suffers. Libertine innuendo aside, what happens when three elephants rub elbows? That is the as-yet unanswered question that insiders are asking about data privacy regimes, especially those involving biometrics collected…
What is ‘DeFi’, and how might the blockchain tech behind bitcoin cost bankers their jobs? Imagine a world where you can purchase a house directly from the seller, without needing to go through banks, lawyers and real estate agents. That idea sounds like heaven for some people. It might be possible to cut out all those middlemen one day, thanks to an idea called de-centralised finance (“DeFi”) — which runs on blockchain (a technology… Publisher: ABC News June, 2021 Media Coverage	Imagine a world where you can purchase a house directly from the seller, without needing to go through banks, lawyers and real estate agents. That idea sounds like heaven for some people. It might be possible to cut out all those middlemen one day, thanks to an idea called de-centralised finance (“DeFi”) — which runs on blockchain (a technology…
A company called EcoMag plans to turn waste from a Western Australian salt production site into all sorts of things including products for the health industry Widespread weekend rainfall reached most of the state’s grain growing regions and even got into parts of the state’s northern and eastern areas. Aggie Forrester, from Winning Station, 250 kilometres north of Carnarvon, poured 66 millimetres out of the gauge said the rain is fantastic. Demand for some canola seed varieties has increased by as… Publisher: ABC Radio May, 2021 Media Coverage	Widespread weekend rainfall reached most of the state’s grain growing regions and even got into parts of the state’s northern and eastern areas. Aggie Forrester, from Winning Station, 250 kilometres north of Carnarvon, poured 66 millimetres out of the gauge said the rain is fantastic. Demand for some canola seed varieties has increased by as…
NSW Government announces new regional jobs precinct in the Namoi At a Tamworth press conference on Wed 7 April 2021, The Hon Kevin Anderson, Minister for Better Regulation and Member for Tamworth, announced that NSW’s Namoi will be one of the state’s four Regional Jobs Precincts. Publisher: Future Food Systems April, 2021 Media Coverage	At a Tamworth press conference on Wed 7 April 2021, The Hon Kevin Anderson, Minister for Better Regulation and Member for Tamworth, announced that NSW’s Namoi will be one of the state’s four Regional Jobs Precincts.
Native rice could be farmed in Katherine region Research on native rice found near Katherine has received $1.4 million in cash funding… Publisher: Katherine Times November, 2020 Media Coverage	Research on native rice found near Katherine has received $1.4 million in cash funding…
Native rice trials begin in the Northern Territory The project led by CDU, is funded through the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre, and has attracted commercial partners in Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours (NT), Olive Vale Pastoral Pty Ltd (QLD) and Myera Group (Canada). ABC Rural went to see the trials and spoke with senior lecturer Dr Sean Bellairs. Publisher: ABC Radio November, 2020 Media Coverage	The project led by CDU, is funded through the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre, and has attracted commercial partners in Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours (NT), Olive Vale Pastoral Pty Ltd (QLD) and Myera Group (Canada). ABC Rural went to see the trials and spoke with senior lecturer Dr Sean Bellairs.
Adelaide puts food, not developments at the top of the city-fringe menu Henry Liu is one person investing heavily in South Australia’s food future. Mr Liu had one of the first greenhouses in Virginia north of Adelaide 18 years ago. Now he has eight hectares of hydroponic vegetables growing in state-of-the-art, climate-controlled glasshouses. That number will rise to 12 hectares when his new glasshouse starts production early… Publisher: ABC News December, 2018 Media Coverage	Henry Liu is one person investing heavily in South Australia’s food future. Mr Liu had one of the first greenhouses in Virginia north of Adelaide 18 years ago. Now he has eight hectares of hydroponic vegetables growing in state-of-the-art, climate-controlled glasshouses. That number will rise to 12 hectares when his new glasshouse starts production early…

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