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SIFT with David Doepel Dr James Krahe joined FFS Research Program Deputy Lead David Doepel at Murdoch University to discuss SIFT - Sustainable Innovative Food Technology WA, exploring the opportunities for small businesses emerging from the facility, the potential of High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology, and the power of collaboration. David also shares his personal journey in value-adding, crafting cheese at Melville Park with fellow custodian and partner, Barbara Connell. Authors: David Doepel, James Krahe Publisher: Future Food Systems June, 2025 Video	Dr James Krahe joined FFS Research Program Deputy Lead David Doepel at Murdoch University to discuss SIFT - Sustainable Innovative Food Technology WA, exploring the opportunities for small businesses emerging from the facility, the potential of High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology, and the power of collaboration. David also shares his personal journey in value-adding, crafting cheese at Melville Park with fellow custodian and partner, Barbara Connell.
‘Encapsulation of oil-based extracts for food flavouring applications’ with Dike (Miranda) Yang Watch Dike (Miranda) Yang talk about the 'Encapsulation of oil-based extracts for food flavouring applications' FFS project Authors: Miranda Yang Publisher: Future Food Systems May, 2025 Video	Watch Dike (Miranda) Yang talk about the 'Encapsulation of oil-based extracts for food flavouring applications' FFS project
SIFT with Catherine McDaid Catherine (Cat) McDaid serves as the Quality Assurance Manager at the Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre in Western Australia. SIFT is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to fostering innovation within the food and beverage sector by providing businesses with access to advanced manufacturing equipment and expert guidance. Authors: James Krahe Publisher: Future Food Systems April, 2025 Video	Catherine (Cat) McDaid serves as the Quality Assurance Manager at the Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre in Western Australia. SIFT is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to fostering innovation within the food and beverage sector by providing businesses with access to advanced manufacturing equipment and expert guidance.
Bravo™ apple study coverage March, 2025 Media Coverage
SIFT with Bravo Gazpacho See how Bravo Gazpacho works with FFS at SIFT WA to produce their top-quality gazpacho, blending tradition with innovation for the perfect taste Authors: James Krahe Publisher: Future Food Systems March, 2025 Video	See how Bravo Gazpacho works with FFS at SIFT WA to produce their top-quality gazpacho, blending tradition with innovation for the perfect taste
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.
SIFT with Everboost Working together to meet a growing demand. Loic Munso, founder of Everboost Sea Moss is currently utilising SIFT to scale-up production of his Sea Moss products. Publisher: Future Food Systems January, 2025 Video	Working together to meet a growing demand. Loic Munso, founder of Everboost Sea Moss is currently utilising SIFT to scale-up production of his Sea Moss products.
Researchers from Murdoch University are trying to figure out if the burgundy colour of Bravo apples makes them healthier than other varieties. A former director of grains and innovation at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development says there are pros and cons for moving DPIRD’s headquarters to Northam, about 100 kilometres north-east of Perth. This follows a pledge from the Nationals WA to spend $176 million to relocate DPIRD headquarters to Northam, if it wins… Publisher: ABC Radio January, 2025 Media Coverage	A former director of grains and innovation at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development says there are pros and cons for moving DPIRD’s headquarters to Northam, about 100 kilometres north-east of Perth. This follows a pledge from the Nationals WA to spend $176 million to relocate DPIRD headquarters to Northam, if it wins…
Cook Government applauds Bravo apple research collaboration Health benefit verification to give Bravo apples competitive market advantage Value-add product development to create new apple snacks and juices Cook Government supporting innovative research throughout the food supply chain The Cook Government is backing research to create fresh opportunities in the wellness and value-add markets for Western Australian Bravo apples – boosting export potential… Publisher: WA Govt December, 2024 Media Release	Health benefit verification to give Bravo apples competitive market advantage Value-add product development to create new apple snacks and juices Cook Government supporting innovative research throughout the food supply chain The Cook Government is backing research to create fresh opportunities in the wellness and value-add markets for Western Australian Bravo apples – boosting export potential…
LLEAF Showcase with Chris Wilkins Chris Wilkins presenting a showcase from LLEAF (Research Showcase 2024) Publisher: Future Food Systems November, 2024 Video	Chris Wilkins presenting a showcase from LLEAF (Research Showcase 2024)
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.
Background Report for Developing Innovative Agrifood Ecosystems in Sunshine Coast SA4, QLD This background report provides a comprehensive overview of contextual factors influencing food systems in the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region, also known as the Sunshine Coast SA4 region, in Queensland Publisher: Future Food Systems November, 2024 FFS Publication	This background report provides a comprehensive overview of contextual factors influencing food systems in the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region, also known as the Sunshine Coast SA4 region, in Queensland
For Food’s Sake: Fostering collaboration for a prosperous and sustainable future Future Food Systems (FFS) proudly presents For Food’s Sake, an unmissable event poised to spark transformative collaborations in the agrifood sector, empowering both industry and communities to thrive. November, 2024 Media Release	Future Food Systems (FFS) proudly presents For Food’s Sake, an unmissable event poised to spark transformative collaborations in the agrifood sector, empowering both industry and communities to thrive.
‘IoT for indoor cropping’ with Mark Cardamis Watch FFS PhD student Mark Cardamis talk about the 'IoT for indoor cropping' FFS project Authors: Mark Cardamis Publisher: Future Food Systems November, 2024 Video	Watch FFS PhD student Mark Cardamis talk about the 'IoT for indoor cropping' FFS project
‘Characterisation of capsaicinoids’ with Mursleen Yasin Watch FFS PhD student Mursleen Yasin talk about the 'Characterisation of capsaicinoids' FFS project Authors: Mursleen Yasin Publisher: Future Food Systems November, 2024 Video	Watch FFS PhD student Mursleen Yasin talk about the 'Characterisation of capsaicinoids' FFS project
‘Characterisation of capsaicinoids’ with Dr Sunil Panchal Watch Dr Sunil Panchal talk about the 'Characterisation of capsaicinoids' FFS project Authors: Sunil Panchal Publisher: Future Food Systems October, 2024 Video	Watch Dr Sunil Panchal talk about the 'Characterisation of capsaicinoids' FFS project
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.
Program 3 + SIFT overview with David Doepel David Doepel – Program 3 overview + Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre (SIFT) (Research Showcase 2024) Authors: David Doepel Publisher: Future Food Systems October, 2024 Video	David Doepel – Program 3 overview + Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre (SIFT) (Research Showcase 2024)
Leafeon: Towards Accurate, Robust and Low-cost Leaf Water Content Sensing Using mmWave Radar Plant sensing plays an important role in modern smart agriculture and the farming industry. Remote radio sensing allows for monitoring essential indicators of plant health, such as leaf water content. While recent studies have shown the potential of using millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar for plant sensing, many overlook crucial factors such as leaf structure and surface… Authors: Mark Cardamis, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu Publisher: Electrical Engineering and Systems Science September, 2024 Paper	Plant sensing plays an important role in modern smart agriculture and the farming industry. Remote radio sensing allows for monitoring essential indicators of plant health, such as leaf water content. While recent studies have shown the potential of using millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar for plant sensing, many overlook crucial factors such as leaf structure and surface…	Leafeon: Towards Accurate, Robust and Low-cost Leaf Water Content Sensing Using mmWave Radar Mark Cardamis, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu
A farmer from the Great Southern has partnered with Murdoch University to trial different varieties of artichokes The livestock shipping company Wellard, almost returned to profitability at the end of the 2024 financial year, recording a loss of $US0.8 million, a big improvement on $US15.5 million loss the previous year. A new high yielding oat variety, called Goldie, will be available to growers this summer. A farmer from the Great Southern has… Publisher: ABC Radio September, 2024 Media Coverage	The livestock shipping company Wellard, almost returned to profitability at the end of the 2024 financial year, recording a loss of $US0.8 million, a big improvement on $US15.5 million loss the previous year. A new high yielding oat variety, called Goldie, will be available to growers this summer. A farmer from the Great Southern has…
MotionLeaf: Fine-grained Multi-Leaf Damped Vibration Monitoring for Plant Water Stress using Low-Cost mmWave Sensors In this paper, we introduce MotionLeaf , a novel mmWave base multi-point vibration frequency measurement system that can estimate plant stress by analyzing the surface vibrations of multiple leaves. MotionLeaf features a novel signal processing pipeline that accurately estimates fine-grained damped vibration frequencies based on noisy micro-displacement measurements from a mmWave radar. Specifically we explore… Authors: Mark Cardamis, Chun Tung Chou, Wen Hu Publisher: Electrical Engineering and Systems Science September, 2024 Paper	In this paper, we introduce MotionLeaf , a novel mmWave base multi-point vibration frequency measurement system that can estimate plant stress by analyzing the surface vibrations of multiple leaves. MotionLeaf features a novel signal processing pipeline that accurately estimates fine-grained damped vibration frequencies based on noisy micro-displacement measurements from a mmWave radar. Specifically we explore…	MotionLeaf: Fine-grained Multi-Leaf Damped Vibration Monitoring for Plant Water Stress using Low-Cost mmWave Sensors Mark Cardamis, Chun Tung Chou, Wen Hu
Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL) with Dr Jack Adams Dr Jack Adams (QUT) – 'Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL)' (FFS Research Showcase 2024) Authors: Dr Jack Adams Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2024 Video	Dr Jack Adams (QUT) – 'Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL)' (FFS Research Showcase 2024)
Value-adding to globe artichokes with Andrew Tilley Andrew Tilley (Murdoch University and FFS PhD student) – 'Value-adding to Globe Artichokes' (FFS Research Showcase 2024) Authors: Andrew Tilley Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2024 Video	Andrew Tilley (Murdoch University and FFS PhD student) – 'Value-adding to Globe Artichokes' (FFS Research Showcase 2024)
Development of ultrasound and infrared radiation assisted Atmospheric Freeze Dryer with Nikunj Naliyadhara Nikunj Naliyadhara (UNSW and FFS PhD student) – 'Development of Ultrasound and Infrared Radiation assisted Atmospheric Freeze Dryer' (FFS Research Showcase 2024) Authors: Nikunj Kantibhai Naliyadhara Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2024 Video	Nikunj Naliyadhara (UNSW and FFS PhD student) – 'Development of Ultrasound and Infrared Radiation assisted Atmospheric Freeze Dryer' (FFS Research Showcase 2024)
Optimising blueberry fruit nutritional quality with Dr Richard Thomas and Gareema Pandey Dr Richard Thomas (WSU and FFS project leader) and Gareema Pandey (WSU & FFS PhD student) – 'Optimising blueberry fruit nutritional quality using controlled spectra and mild stress treatment via polytunnel innovation' (FFS Research Showcase 2024) Authors: Richard Thomas, Gareema Pandey Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2024 Video	Dr Richard Thomas (WSU and FFS project leader) and Gareema Pandey (WSU & FFS PhD student) – 'Optimising blueberry fruit nutritional quality using controlled spectra and mild stress treatment via polytunnel innovation' (FFS Research Showcase 2024)
How can the attributes consumers value be determined for NSW horticultural products with Dr Lisa Tam Dr Lisa Tam (QUT and FFS project leader) – 'How can the attributes consumers value be determined for NSW horticultural products' (FFS Research Showcase 2024) Authors: Lisa Tam Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2024 Video	Dr Lisa Tam (QUT and FFS project leader) – 'How can the attributes consumers value be determined for NSW horticultural products' (FFS Research Showcase 2024)
‘Coffs Agrifood Living Lab’ with Dr Jack Adams Dr Jack Adams discusses the 'Coffs Agrifood Living Lab' project's background and goals. Authors: Dr Jack Adams Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2024 Video	Dr Jack Adams discusses the 'Coffs Agrifood Living Lab' project's background and goals.
‘Improving plant proteins functionality and bioactivity’ with Dr Rishi Naik Watch Dr Rishi Naik talk about the 'Improving plant proteins functionality and bioactivity' FFS project Authors: Rishi Ravindra Naik Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2024 Video	Watch Dr Rishi Naik talk about the 'Improving plant proteins functionality and bioactivity' FFS project
Flourish through collaboration: For Food’s Sake is heading to Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour, renowned for its amazing coastal scenery and vibrant agrifood sector, is set to host the eagerly anticipated third summit, For Food’s Sake in February 2025. The event, organised by Future Food Systems (FFS), will play an important role in promoting key technologies, innovations, partnerships and trends shaping Australia’s food systems along with highlighting the region's commitment to quality and community-centred economic growth through its celebrated local producers, farmers, restaurateurs, brewers, artisans, and manufacturers. August, 2024 Media Release	Coffs Harbour, renowned for its amazing coastal scenery and vibrant agrifood sector, is set to host the eagerly anticipated third summit, For Food’s Sake in February 2025. The event, organised by Future Food Systems (FFS), will play an important role in promoting key technologies, innovations, partnerships and trends shaping Australia’s food systems along with highlighting the region's commitment to quality and community-centred economic growth through its celebrated local producers, farmers, restaurateurs, brewers, artisans, and manufacturers.
On the rise: ARYZTA joins Future Food Systems as an industry partner Future Food Systems (FFS) is proud to announce the inclusion of international bakery company ARYZTA as an industry partner in the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). This partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing Australia's agrifood sector and fostering innovation in the industry. July, 2024 Media Release	Future Food Systems (FFS) is proud to announce the inclusion of international bakery company ARYZTA as an industry partner in the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). This partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing Australia's agrifood sector and fostering innovation in the industry.
Capsaicinoids from Sustainable Capsicum Production for Nutraceutical Development Capsicum genus is enriched with a group of metabolites called capsaicinoids, responsible for the pungency of these plants, along with health-beneficial effects such as analgesic, antimicrobial, anticancer and antiobesity effects. Capsaicinoids are a group of alkaloids that are produced in the placenta of Capsicum fruits (capsicums and chillies) and then travel to other parts like… Authors: Mursleen Yasin, Michelle Mak, Zhonghua Chen, Sunil Panchal Publisher: Peppers June, 2024 Publication	Capsicum genus is enriched with a group of metabolites called capsaicinoids, responsible for the pungency of these plants, along with health-beneficial effects such as analgesic, antimicrobial, anticancer and antiobesity effects. Capsaicinoids are a group of alkaloids that are produced in the placenta of Capsicum fruits (capsicums and chillies) and then travel to other parts like…	Capsaicinoids from Sustainable Capsicum Production for Nutraceutical Development Mursleen Yasin, Michelle Mak, Zhonghua Chen, Sunil Panchal
Future Food Systems Company profile Founded in July 2019, Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre partners leading Australian universities with industry and government bodies to deliver impactful research in the food systems domain. June, 2024 FFS Publication	Founded in July 2019, Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre partners leading Australian universities with industry and government bodies to deliver impactful research in the food systems domain.
Australian Tree Crop Map Australian horticultural industries, including avocado, macadamia, citrus, olive, and banana, have collaborated to develop the ‘Australian Tree Crop Map (ATCM) Dashboard’, a national spatial dataset that accurately identifies the location and area of all commercial orchards larger than one hectare. Built to national mapping standards and openly accessible, the ATCM represents a landmark achievement in multi-industry data sharing and coordination. This project will now expand the map’s value by linking each orchard polygon with detailed industry-specific information such as crop variety, planting dates, management practices, and productivity metrics. By enriching the spatial layer with these attributes, the platform becomes a dynamic decision-support tool for stakeholders across the supply chain. The enhanced ATCM will support a wide array of agricultural outcomes, including improved traceability, market access, biosecurity preparedness, yield forecasting, and assessments of carbon storage and drought resilience. It sets a new standard for spatial data use across Australian agriculture, showcasing the power of collaboration and open-access platforms to drive innovation and build resilience across the sector. Ultimately, this initiative bridges the gap between spatial intelligence and on-ground productivity, reinforcing Australia’s global leadership in agri-digital infrastructure. Authors: Craig Shephard Publisher: AARSC June, 2024 Tool	Australian horticultural industries, including avocado, macadamia, citrus, olive, and banana, have collaborated to develop the ‘Australian Tree Crop Map (ATCM) Dashboard’, a national spatial dataset that accurately identifies the location and area of all commercial orchards larger than one hectare. Built to national mapping standards and openly accessible, the ATCM represents a landmark achievement in multi-industry data sharing and coordination. This project will now expand the map’s value by linking each orchard polygon with detailed industry-specific information such as crop variety, planting dates, management practices, and productivity metrics. By enriching the spatial layer with these attributes, the platform becomes a dynamic decision-support tool for stakeholders across the supply chain. The enhanced ATCM will support a wide array of agricultural outcomes, including improved traceability, market access, biosecurity preparedness, yield forecasting, and assessments of carbon storage and drought resilience. It sets a new standard for spatial data use across Australian agriculture, showcasing the power of collaboration and open-access platforms to drive innovation and build resilience across the sector. Ultimately, this initiative bridges the gap between spatial intelligence and on-ground productivity, reinforcing Australia’s global leadership in agri-digital infrastructure.
‘Atmospheric Freeze-drying’ with Dr Francisco Trujillo & Nikunj Naliyadhara Watch Dr Francisco Trujillo & Nikunj Naliyadhara (PhD student) talk and give details about the 'Atmospheric Freeze-drying' FFS project Authors: Francisco Trujillo, Nikunj Kantibhai Naliyadhara Publisher: Future Food Systems June, 2024 Video	Watch Dr Francisco Trujillo & Nikunj Naliyadhara (PhD student) talk and give details about the 'Atmospheric Freeze-drying' FFS project
Background Report for Food Hub Development in Coffs Harbour, NSW This background report provides a comprehensive overview of the current food systems in the Coffs Harbour region, NSW, as part of the preparatory work for developing a food and agribusiness innovation hub. Publisher: Future Food Systems May, 2024 FFS Publication	This background report provides a comprehensive overview of the current food systems in the Coffs Harbour region, NSW, as part of the preparatory work for developing a food and agribusiness innovation hub.
Bioactive components for value-add to Australian artichokes with Dr Mark McHenry, Dr Ruey Leng Loo and Andrew Tilley Dr Mark McHenry and his wife, Dr Julia Anwar McHenry grow specialty globe artichokes on Mt Lindesay Farm, near Denmark, WA. As partners in a four-year, Future Food Systems-backed project, they work with researchers at Murdoch University including ANPC scientist Dr Ruey Leng Loo and PhD student Andrew Tilley to quantify beneficial properties in globe artichokes, notably long-chain inulin. Authors: Mark McHenry, Ruey-Leng Loo, Andrew Tilley Publisher: Future Food Systems April, 2024 Video	Dr Mark McHenry and his wife, Dr Julia Anwar McHenry grow specialty globe artichokes on Mt Lindesay Farm, near Denmark, WA. As partners in a four-year, Future Food Systems-backed project, they work with researchers at Murdoch University including ANPC scientist Dr Ruey Leng Loo and PhD student Andrew Tilley to quantify beneficial properties in globe artichokes, notably long-chain inulin.
Chemical Engineering Research Society, UNSW with Prof. Cordelia Selomulya Authors: Cordelia Selomulya Publisher: UNSW April, 2024 Video		Chemical Engineering Research Society, UNSW with Prof. Cordelia Selomulya Cordelia Selomulya
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: Daily Trust 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,…
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…
Collaborating for the future of food Representatives spanning Australia's agrifood, research and governmental sectors are set to converge on Western Australia this week for Future Food Systems’ pinnacle event, For Food's Sake. February, 2024 Media Release	Representatives spanning Australia's agrifood, research and governmental sectors are set to converge on Western Australia this week for Future Food Systems’ pinnacle event, For Food's Sake.
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…
Image based Crop Monitoring Technologies in Protected Horticulture: A Review Future food security is a major concern of the 21st century with the growing global population and climate changes. In addressing these challenges, protected cropping ensures food production year-round and increases crop production per land area by controlling environment conditions. Maintaining the growth and health of crops in these facilities is essential to ensure optimum… Authors: Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Oula Ghannoum Publisher: Computer Science January, 2024 Paper	Future food security is a major concern of the 21st century with the growing global population and climate changes. In addressing these challenges, protected cropping ensures food production year-round and increases crop production per land area by controlling environment conditions. Maintaining the growth and health of crops in these facilities is essential to ensure optimum…	Image based Crop Monitoring Technologies in Protected Horticulture: A Review Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Oula Ghannoum
A national map of protected cropping systems The ‘National Mapping of Protected Cropping Systems’ project delivered the first national baseline map of all commercial protected cropping systems (PCS) in Australia, published as the ‘Australian Protected Cropping Map Dashboard’ (Figure 1). The map developed with the Future Food Systems CRC, Protected Cropping Australia Ltd and NSW Local Land Services identifies 13,932 ha of… Publisher: https://www.horticulture.com.au December, 2023 Report	The ‘National Mapping of Protected Cropping Systems’ project delivered the first national baseline map of all commercial protected cropping systems (PCS) in Australia, published as the ‘Australian Protected Cropping Map Dashboard’ (Figure 1). The map developed with the Future Food Systems CRC, Protected Cropping Australia Ltd and NSW Local Land Services identifies 13,932 ha of…	A national map of protected cropping systems
An integrated computational and collaborative approach for city resilience planning Given the rise in climate change-related extreme events, there is an urgent need for cities and regions to implement resilience plans based on data and evidence and developed in collaboration with key stakeholders. However, current planning and decision-making processes rely on limited data and modelling. Moreover, stakeholder engagement is significantly inhibited by social, political, and… Authors: Ripan Debnath Publisher: UNSW Sydney December, 2023 FFS Publication	Given the rise in climate change-related extreme events, there is an urgent need for cities and regions to implement resilience plans based on data and evidence and developed in collaboration with key stakeholders. However, current planning and decision-making processes rely on limited data and modelling. Moreover, stakeholder engagement is significantly inhibited by social, political, and…	An integrated computational and collaborative approach for city resilience planning Ripan Debnath
Destinations of agricultural commodities originating from the Namoi region Publisher: UNSW Sydney December, 2023 Tool		Destinations of agricultural commodities originating from the Namoi region
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…
Urban food planning in Australia: Enabling and constraining factors This paper theoretically examines the development of urban food planning and systematically explores the factors that enable and hinder its integration with Australian planning systems Authors: Lijun Summerhayes Publisher: Queensland University of Technology November, 2023 FFS Publication	This paper theoretically examines the development of urban food planning and systematically explores the factors that enable and hinder its integration with Australian planning systems
Micro-organisms to increase horticulture yield Publisher: Farm Weekly November, 2023 Media Coverage
2022/23 Annual Report The Future Food Systems CRC 2022/2023 Annual Report provides an overview of project achievements, financials, CRC case studies and highlights of the fourth year of operation. November, 2023 FFS Publication	The Future Food Systems CRC 2022/2023 Annual Report provides an overview of project achievements, financials, CRC case studies and highlights of the fourth year of operation.
Expanding collaborative networks: Food and Agribusiness Network joins Future Food Systems as program partner Future Food Systems (FFS) CEO Dr James Krahe has announced the inclusion of agrifood industry Cluster the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) as a core collaborating participant in the CRC. The partnership is set to accelerate the Sunshine Coast-based cluster’s activities and progress towards key milestones, enabling FAN to leverage Future Food Systems’ nationwide connections to research, industry and government. The collaboration is expected to benefit the agrifood sector, not just in Queensland but across Australia. October, 2023 Media Release	Future Food Systems (FFS) CEO Dr James Krahe has announced the inclusion of agrifood industry Cluster the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) as a core collaborating participant in the CRC. The partnership is set to accelerate the Sunshine Coast-based cluster’s activities and progress towards key milestones, enabling FAN to leverage Future Food Systems’ nationwide connections to research, industry and government. The collaboration is expected to benefit the agrifood sector, not just in Queensland but across Australia.
Bringing agrifood stakeholders together to drive collaboration and value-adding innovation in Coffs Harbour Stakeholders from across Coffs Harbour’s agrifood sector are set to come together on October 25 to celebrate the launch of an exciting new project, the Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL), designed to boost the region’s economic potential, increase food production and foster a sustainable, resilient local agrifood network. October, 2023 Media Release	Stakeholders from across Coffs Harbour’s agrifood sector are set to come together on October 25 to celebrate the launch of an exciting new project, the Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL), designed to boost the region’s economic potential, increase food production and foster a sustainable, resilient local agrifood network.
Expanding Australia’s truffle cultivation industry with Mahesh Galappaththi Working with mycologists at Murdoch University and with innovative growers Drs Mark and Julia Anwar McHenry on their farm near Denmark, WA, FFS-backed PhD student Mahesh Galappaththi, originally from Sri Lanka, is exploring ways to ensure successful colonisation of host trees’ root zones by some of the world’s most delectable truffle species. Authors: Mahesh Galappaththi Publisher: Future Food Systems October, 2023 Video	Working with mycologists at Murdoch University and with innovative growers Drs Mark and Julia Anwar McHenry on their farm near Denmark, WA, FFS-backed PhD student Mahesh Galappaththi, originally from Sri Lanka, is exploring ways to ensure successful colonisation of host trees’ root zones by some of the world’s most delectable truffle species.
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…
Robotic Task Automation in Protected Cropping Systems: enabling autonomous pollination in Australian greenhouses using mobile robots This final report encapsulates the joint effort between Queensland University of Technology and P’Petual Holdings Pty Ltd in developing an autonomous mobile robot for enhancing the pollination process in greenhouses, particularly for Tomberry tomatoes. This initiative aimed to integrate and elevate P’Petual’s proprietary pollination system with autonomous capabilities, thereby addressing the labour-intensive and costly aspects… Authors: Chris Lehnert Publisher: Queensland University of Technology, Future Food Systems October, 2023 Paper	This final report encapsulates the joint effort between Queensland University of Technology and P’Petual Holdings Pty Ltd in developing an autonomous mobile robot for enhancing the pollination process in greenhouses, particularly for Tomberry tomatoes. This initiative aimed to integrate and elevate P’Petual’s proprietary pollination system with autonomous capabilities, thereby addressing the labour-intensive and costly aspects…	Robotic Task Automation in Protected Cropping Systems: enabling autonomous pollination in Australian greenhouses using mobile robots Chris Lehnert
A unique vertical farming system with Vertical Patch The Vertical Patch team explains the company’s state-of-the-art indoor growing system. Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	The Vertical Patch team explains the company’s state-of-the-art indoor growing system.
Collaborating to deliver state-of-the-art produce with 6HEAD and Vertical Patch Here, the Vertical Patch team explains the company’s state-of-the-art indoor growing system and 6HEAD discusses its ongoing win-win relationship with this unusual supplier. Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	Here, the Vertical Patch team explains the company’s state-of-the-art indoor growing system and 6HEAD discusses its ongoing win-win relationship with this unusual supplier.
Phenolics in globe artichokes with Andrew Tilley Murdoch University PhD student Andrew Tilley presenting 'Phenolics in Globe Artichokes' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Authors: Andrew Tilley Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	Murdoch University PhD student Andrew Tilley presenting 'Phenolics in Globe Artichokes' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
Novel microbiome technologies to increase profitability for Australian horticulture with Assoc. Prof. Kirsty Bayliss Murdoch University Assoc. Prof. Kirsty Bayliss presenting 'Novel microbiome technologies to increase profitability for Aus horticulture' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Authors: Kirsty Bayliss Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	Murdoch University Assoc. Prof. Kirsty Bayliss presenting 'Novel microbiome technologies to increase profitability for Aus horticulture' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
Advanced analytics for value-added solutions with Dr Ruey Leng Loo Murdoch University's Dr Ruey-Leng Loo presenting 'Advanced Analytics for Value-Added Solutions' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Authors: Ruey-Leng Loo Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	Murdoch University's Dr Ruey-Leng Loo presenting 'Advanced Analytics for Value-Added Solutions' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
Novel bio-based solutions for effective management of key root pathogens with Dr Hongwei Liu WSU's Dr Hongwei Liu presenting 'Novel bio-based solutions for effective management of key root pathogens' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	WSU's Dr Hongwei Liu presenting 'Novel bio-based solutions for effective management of key root pathogens' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
Sustainable fertigation for high yield and quality vegetables in protected cropping with Prof. Zhonghua Chen WSU Prof. Zhonghua Chen presenting 'Sustainable fertigation for high yield and quality vegetables in Protected Cropping' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Authors: Zhonghua Chen Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	WSU Prof. Zhonghua Chen presenting 'Sustainable fertigation for high yield and quality vegetables in Protected Cropping' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
Microbial rhizosphere diversity in glasshouse hydroponic crops with Phil Thomas UNE PhD student Phil Thomas presenting 'Microbial rhizosphere diversity in glasshouse hydroponic crops' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Authors: Phil Thomas Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	UNE PhD student Phil Thomas presenting 'Microbial rhizosphere diversity in glasshouse hydroponic crops' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
How does urban food planning occur in Australia? with Lijun Summerhayes QUT PhD student Lijun Summerhayes presenting 'How does urban food planning occur in Australia?' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Authors: Lijun Summerhayes Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	QUT PhD student Lijun Summerhayes presenting 'How does urban food planning occur in Australia?' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
Towards a Smart Agribusiness Sector in the Namoi with Prof. Hoon Han UNSW Prof. Hoon Han presenting 'Towards a Smart Agribusiness Sector in the Namoi' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Authors: Hoon Han Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	UNSW Prof. Hoon Han presenting 'Towards a Smart Agribusiness Sector in the Namoi' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
Produce Prescription for Type 2 Diabetes in Australia This project will test the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of produce prescription in a randomised controlled trial as a novel way of improving the clinical management of people with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity. In addition, we will partner with research end-users to understand the governance and infrastructure required to facilitate uptake of produce prescription… Publisher: The George Institute for Global Health August, 2023 Publication	This project will test the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of produce prescription in a randomised controlled trial as a novel way of improving the clinical management of people with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity. In addition, we will partner with research end-users to understand the governance and infrastructure required to facilitate uptake of produce prescription…	Produce Prescription for Type 2 Diabetes in Australia
Circular economy framework to manufacture sustainable construction materials with Natalie Aaron UNSW PhD student Natalie Aaron presenting 'Circular economy framework to manufacture sustainable construction materials' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase Authors: Natalie Aaron Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2023 Video	UNSW PhD student Natalie Aaron presenting 'Circular economy framework to manufacture sustainable construction materials' at the 2023 FFS Research Showcase
Using sensors and machine learning to measure growth and health in protected cropping with Namal Jayasuriya Eranda Namal Jayasuriya moved from Sri Lanka to Singapore to Sydney to pursue a passion for computer science. As part of the CRC’s ‘IoT for indoor cropping’ project team, he’s conducting sophisticated image analysis to monitor indoor crops Authors: Eranda Namal Jayasuriya Publisher: Future Food Systems July, 2023 Video	Eranda Namal Jayasuriya moved from Sri Lanka to Singapore to Sydney to pursue a passion for computer science. As part of the CRC’s ‘IoT for indoor cropping’ project team, he’s conducting sophisticated image analysis to monitor indoor crops
Australian Protected Cropping Map Dashboard The national PCS map serves as a foundational dataset supporting a wide range of critical applications. It will inform logistical decisions related to transport, labour distribution, market access, and agricultural infrastructure. The data will also assist in developing responses to food security issues, drought, and natural disasters, and will be instrumental in biosecurity planning. Furthermore,… Publisher: AARSC June, 2023 Tool	The national PCS map serves as a foundational dataset supporting a wide range of critical applications. It will inform logistical decisions related to transport, labour distribution, market access, and agricultural infrastructure. The data will also assist in developing responses to food security issues, drought, and natural disasters, and will be instrumental in biosecurity planning. Furthermore,…
The scientific truth of things that matter Publisher: Aurora Magazine - Winter edition June, 2023 Media Coverage
2024 Future Food Systems Summit Announcement FFS CEO, Dr James Krahe today announced that Perth, Western Australia, will host the second iteration of the Future Food Systems Summit, titled For Food’s Sake - It’s our future, in February 2024. May, 2023 Media Release	FFS CEO, Dr James Krahe today announced that Perth, Western Australia, will host the second iteration of the Future Food Systems Summit, titled For Food’s Sake - It’s our future, in February 2024.
Sustainable fertigation with Prof. Zhonghua Chen Prof. Zhonghua Chen, globally lauded scientist and Education Leader at Western Sydney University’s National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre, talks about two projects he leads for FFS, exploring strategies for cooling and sustainable fertigation in glasshouse vegetable production. Authors: Zhonghua Chen Publisher: Future Food Systems May, 2023 Video	Prof. Zhonghua Chen, globally lauded scientist and Education Leader at Western Sydney University’s National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre, talks about two projects he leads for FFS, exploring strategies for cooling and sustainable fertigation in glasshouse vegetable production.
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…
Luminescent Light Emitting Agricultural Film (LLEAF) with Dr Alex Soeriyadi Hear Sydney-based agripreneur Alex Soeriyadi, an industry partner in the FFSCRC’s ‘Smart glass’, ‘Glasshouse films’ and ‘Methane reduction’ projects, discuss his light-spectra-shifting, crop-enhancing agricultural film LLEAF-Red and the trials it is undergoing at Western Sydney University. Authors: Alexander Soeriyadi Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2023 Video	Hear Sydney-based agripreneur Alex Soeriyadi, an industry partner in the FFSCRC’s ‘Smart glass’, ‘Glasshouse films’ and ‘Methane reduction’ projects, discuss his light-spectra-shifting, crop-enhancing agricultural film LLEAF-Red and the trials it is undergoing at Western Sydney University.
Combining sensors and imaging to better inform crop growth and health in indoor farming with Prof. Oula Ghannoum Hear Western Sydney University Professor Oula Ghannoum, crop scientist, key researcher on several FFSCRC projects and the project lead for the new $6.8m 'Automated Crop Monitoring for Protected Cropping Systems' project. Authors: Oula Ghannoum Publisher: Future Food Systems January, 2023 Video	Hear Western Sydney University Professor Oula Ghannoum, crop scientist, key researcher on several FFSCRC projects and the project lead for the new $6.8m 'Automated Crop Monitoring for Protected Cropping Systems' project.
Improving energy consumption using smart glass films in protected cropping with Dist. Prof. David Tissue Hear Dist. Prof. Tissue talk about the ongoing trials of new retrofit films that aim to reduce heat and boost growth and yield in glasshouse-grown crops, involving Western Sydney University scientists, Hort Innovation, various industry partners and FFS. Authors: David Tissue Publisher: Future Food Systems January, 2023 Video	Hear Dist. Prof. Tissue talk about the ongoing trials of new retrofit films that aim to reduce heat and boost growth and yield in glasshouse-grown crops, involving Western Sydney University scientists, Hort Innovation, various industry partners and FFS.
Enabling cross-border trade in the face of regulatory barriers to data flow – the case of the blockchain-based service network This reference text provides the theoretical foundations, the emergence, and the application areas of Blockchain in an easy-to-understand manner that would be highly helpful for the researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to understand the disruptive potentials of Blockchain. It explains Blockchain concepts related to Industry 4.0, Smart Healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT) and… Publisher: Blockchain for Industry 4.0: Emergence, Challenges, and Opportunities December, 2022 Publication	This reference text provides the theoretical foundations, the emergence, and the application areas of Blockchain in an easy-to-understand manner that would be highly helpful for the researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to understand the disruptive potentials of Blockchain. It explains Blockchain concepts related to Industry 4.0, Smart Healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT) and…	Enabling cross-border trade in the face of regulatory barriers to data flow – the case of the blockchain-based service network
Natural Capital, Agriculture and the Law Through an extended study of agricultural land use and policy, Natural Capital, Agriculture and the Law presents a comprehensive legal analysis of proposals for protecting natural capital stocks and the sustainable use of ecosystem services, critiquing the legal challenges in designing and operationalising a workable natural capital approach. Evaluating legal considerations at international, national and… Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing December, 2022 Publication	Through an extended study of agricultural land use and policy, Natural Capital, Agriculture and the Law presents a comprehensive legal analysis of proposals for protecting natural capital stocks and the sustainable use of ecosystem services, critiquing the legal challenges in designing and operationalising a workable natural capital approach. Evaluating legal considerations at international, national and…	Natural Capital, Agriculture and the Law
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…
2021/22 Annual Report The Future Food Systems CRC 2021/2022 Annual Report provides an overview of project achievements, financials, CRC case studies and highlights of the third year of operation. October, 2022 FFS Publication	The Future Food Systems CRC 2021/2022 Annual Report provides an overview of project achievements, financials, CRC case studies and highlights of the third year of operation.
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.
AgriFutures Australia Research and Innovation Strategic Plan 2022-2027 In this, its ‘16:5:5 Roadmap’, leading Australian research body AgriFutures (formerly the RIRDC) outlines its research and innovation strategy for the coming five years. It defines Australia’s key strengths, opportunities for improvement and the research and innovation priorities needed to drive value and ensure our agrifood sector continues to thrive into the future. Publisher: AgriFutures Australia September, 2022 Reference Material	In this, its ‘16:5:5 Roadmap’, leading Australian research body AgriFutures (formerly the RIRDC) outlines its research and innovation strategy for the coming five years. It defines Australia’s key strengths, opportunities for improvement and the research and innovation priorities needed to drive value and ensure our agrifood sector continues to thrive into the future.	AgriFutures Australia Research and Innovation Strategic Plan 2022-2027
Revisiting trust in supply chains: How does blockchain redefine trust? Discussions about the use of blockchain in supply chains often claim a strengthening of trust. In this chapter, we argue that blockchains are not about trust per se and that supply chains can and do function effectively – with the mediation of blockchain technologies – without the presupposition of trust. Through the phenomenological lens of… Publisher: Blockchain Driven Supply Chains and Enterprise Information Systems September, 2022 Publication	Discussions about the use of blockchain in supply chains often claim a strengthening of trust. In this chapter, we argue that blockchains are not about trust per se and that supply chains can and do function effectively – with the mediation of blockchain technologies – without the presupposition of trust. Through the phenomenological lens of…	Revisiting trust in supply chains: How does blockchain redefine trust?
Turning waste to resource with EcoMag CRC industry partner EcoMag has successfully scaled up production of its high-grade magnesium ingredients thanks to a Future Food Systems CRC project with UNSW, Now, it’s selling its products worldwide. Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2022 Video	CRC industry partner EcoMag has successfully scaled up production of its high-grade magnesium ingredients thanks to a Future Food Systems CRC project with UNSW, Now, it’s selling its products worldwide.
From waste to resource with Shanan Birkin (Abundant Natural Health) & Tony Crimmins (EcoMag) Shanan Birkin from CRC industry partner EcoMag’s sister company, Abundant Natural Health, is producing a range of natural pain relief treatments and nutraceuticals based on high-grade magnesium ingredients spray-dried at scale by EcoMag for US Chain Walmart, among others. Publisher: Future Food Systems August, 2022 Video	Shanan Birkin from CRC industry partner EcoMag’s sister company, Abundant Natural Health, is producing a range of natural pain relief treatments and nutraceuticals based on high-grade magnesium ingredients spray-dried at scale by EcoMag for US Chain Walmart, among others.
Our Future World: Global megatrends impacting the way we live over coming decades In this ‘once-in-a-decade’ report, Australia’s national science agency identifies seven global megatrends that will shape challenges and opportunities in the years to 2042 and guide long-term investment, strategic and policy direction across government, industry, the not-for-profit sector and the broader Australian community. Publisher: CSIRO July, 2022 Reference Material	In this ‘once-in-a-decade’ report, Australia’s national science agency identifies seven global megatrends that will shape challenges and opportunities in the years to 2042 and guide long-term investment, strategic and policy direction across government, industry, the not-for-profit sector and the broader Australian community.	Our Future World: Global megatrends impacting the way we live over coming decades
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.
Smart Trade Networks website Smart Trade Networks is a general-purpose technology platform, utilising blockchain technologies, that harnesses a diverse range of product provenance information as a basis of improved payments and confidence amongst supply chain participants. It removes doubt around product authentication and ensures the smooth flow of data and payments. It embraces both new and mature technologies to provide a robust system for the security and dependability of information within supply chains. Publisher: Smart Trade Networks June, 2022 Website	Smart Trade Networks is a general-purpose technology platform, utilising blockchain technologies, that harnesses a diverse range of product provenance information as a basis of improved payments and confidence amongst supply chain participants. It removes doubt around product authentication and ensures the smooth flow of data and payments. It embraces both new and mature technologies to provide a robust system for the security and dependability of information within supply chains.	Smart Trade Networks website
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.
Scaling technology and innovations for future food systems: Sustainable Development Impact Summit (video) Emerging technologies and innovations – from food-sensing and precision agriculture to personalised nutrition – offer opportunities to transform food systems, yet adoption has been slow. This World Economic Forum session explores key learnings from country-based innovation hubs across regions that could help accelerate this transformation. Publisher: World Economic Forum April, 2022 Reference Material	Emerging technologies and innovations – from food-sensing and precision agriculture to personalised nutrition – offer opportunities to transform food systems, yet adoption has been slow. This World Economic Forum session explores key learnings from country-based innovation hubs across regions that could help accelerate this transformation.	Scaling technology and innovations for future food systems: Sustainable Development Impact Summit (video)
Understanding the Food Innovation Ecosystem in Coffs Harbour The report then introduces the second, quantitative study that was undertaken to further explore some of the emergent themes from the earlier, qualitative study. The results of the survey are then presented sequentially in the following sections of the report, beginning with an overview of survey respondents, then the results centring on current business performance, innovation, The Precinct concept, risk culture, trust, and communication within the ecosystem. The report concludes with a review of the main findings of the two studies as well as suggestions for continuing this work guided by more focused research questions. It is necessary to underscore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited the number of participants in both studies, though more noticeably for the second. Authors: Ozgur Dedehayir, Dr Jack Adams Publisher: Future Food Systems April, 2022 Report	The report then introduces the second, quantitative study that was undertaken to further explore some of the emergent themes from the earlier, qualitative study. The results of the survey are then presented sequentially in the following sections of the report, beginning with an overview of survey respondents, then the results centring on current business performance, innovation, The Precinct concept, risk culture, trust, and communication within the ecosystem. The report concludes with a review of the main findings of the two studies as well as suggestions for continuing this work guided by more focused research questions. It is necessary to underscore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited the number of participants in both studies, though more noticeably for the second.
Understanding the Food Innovation Ecosystem in Coffs Harbour Understanding the Food Innovation Ecosystem in Coffs Harbour. Authors: Ozgur Dedehayir, Dr Jack Adams Publisher: Future Food Systems April, 2022 FFS Publication	Understanding the Food Innovation Ecosystem in Coffs Harbour.
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.
Commercialisation of Australian native rice with Prof. Sagadevan G. Mundree Professor Sagadevan Mundree, Head of QUT’s School of Biological and Environmental Science, is helping to turn a low-value commodity, faba beans, into healthy, high-value baked goods. Hear Prof. Mundree talk about his work in value-adding and future foods, at 2020's Research Showcase Authors: Sagadevan Mundree Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	Professor Sagadevan Mundree, Head of QUT’s School of Biological and Environmental Science, is helping to turn a low-value commodity, faba beans, into healthy, high-value baked goods. Hear Prof. Mundree talk about his work in value-adding and future foods, at 2020's Research Showcase
Sanitarium research and development innovation with Dr John Ashton (Sanitarium) Sanitarium’s Head of Research talks about Australia’s iconic health food brand and why it chooses to collaborate with university scientists on cutting-edge research under Future Food Systems CRC. Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	Sanitarium’s Head of Research talks about Australia’s iconic health food brand and why it chooses to collaborate with university scientists on cutting-edge research under Future Food Systems CRC.
Collaboration in process improvement: Spray-drying of EcoMag magnesium-based products at UNSW with Dr Tam Tran (EcoMag) Dr Tran talks about the CRC project that’s enabling EcoMag to deliver commercial quantities of high-grade Mg ingredients to two of the US’s largest franchises: CVS and Walmart. Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	Dr Tran talks about the CRC project that’s enabling EcoMag to deliver commercial quantities of high-grade Mg ingredients to two of the US’s largest franchises: CVS and Walmart.
Luminescent Light Emitting Agricultural Film (LLEAF): The next evolution of protected cropping to increase crop productivity sustainably with Dr Alex Soeriyadi LLEAF P/L CEO Dr Alex Soeriyadi is working with Hort Innovation, DPI and Western Sydney University scientists to trial his prototype agricultural films on glasshouse-grown blueberry and lettuce crops. Here, he explains how it all works. Authors: Alexander Soeriyadi Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	LLEAF P/L CEO Dr Alex Soeriyadi is working with Hort Innovation, DPI and Western Sydney University scientists to trial his prototype agricultural films on glasshouse-grown blueberry and lettuce crops. Here, he explains how it all works.
Analytical techniques for value-added solutions with Dr Ruey-Leng Loo Dr Ruey-Leng Loo, part of the expert team at Murdoch University’s world-leading Australian National Phenome Centre, leads the CRC’s flagship ‘Metabolomic food library’ project, producing detailed ‘chemical fingerprints’ of Western Australian food products that prove their provenance and nutritional credentials. Here, she explains how the process works and why it will help producers’ bottom lines. Authors: Ruey-Leng Loo Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	Dr Ruey-Leng Loo, part of the expert team at Murdoch University’s world-leading Australian National Phenome Centre, leads the CRC’s flagship ‘Metabolomic food library’ project, producing detailed ‘chemical fingerprints’ of Western Australian food products that prove their provenance and nutritional credentials. Here, she explains how the process works and why it will help producers’ bottom lines.
Mapping protected cropping systems in Australia, industry engagement featuring the PCS survey with Craig Shephard & Joel McKechnie Mapping protected cropping systems in Australia, industry engagement featuring the PCS Survey Authors: Craig Shephard Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	Mapping protected cropping systems in Australia, industry engagement featuring the PCS Survey	Mapping protected cropping systems in Australia, industry engagement featuring the PCS survey with Craig Shephard & Joel McKechnie Craig Shephard
Remote sensing technology in protected cropping with Mark Cardamis & Dr Yimeng Feng Remote sensing technology in protected cropping Authors: Mark Cardamis Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	Remote sensing technology in protected cropping	Remote sensing technology in protected cropping with Mark Cardamis & Dr Yimeng Feng Mark Cardamis
Sowing seeds to grow the Coffs Coast food ecosystem with Dr Ozgur Dedehayir Hear Dr Ozgur from the Queensland University of Technology talk about the recently completed project 'Understanding the Food Innovation Ecosystem in Coffs Harbour' Authors: Ozgur Dedehayir Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	Hear Dr Ozgur from the Queensland University of Technology talk about the recently completed project 'Understanding the Food Innovation Ecosystem in Coffs Harbour'
General purpose digital infrastructure enabling cross-border trade with Adj. Prof. Warwick Powell Hear BeefLedger Chair Warwick Powell discuss the ‘Smart trade’ team’s blockchain-backed digital platform and its potential to streamline cross-border trade. Authors: Warwick Powell Publisher: Future Food Systems February, 2022 Video	Hear BeefLedger Chair Warwick Powell discuss the ‘Smart trade’ team’s blockchain-backed digital platform and its potential to streamline cross-border trade.
Growing the NSW Agricultural Economy: constraints and opportunities as perceived by farmers This paper reports on a survey of farmers in NSW administered in late 2021, which identified the constraints and opportunities associated with the likely approaches towards growth. Consequently, the survey reports on areas in which support may be necessary to maximise farmers’ participation in the projected growth. Recognising that farms and farmers are highly heterogeneous, the survey partitioned respondents according to their stated goals for their farm businesses, by the activities undertaken to achieve those goals, and by physical, production, and geographic attributes of farm businesses. The survey sought farmers’ responses to a variety of statements of opportunity and constraint, which were subdivided according to their relevance to each of the five “capitals” within the widely-used capitals framework (comprising financial, physical, human, natural and social capital). Data reduction techniques were used to identify key constraints and opportunities as perceived by farmers, and to cluster these according to goals, needs, and enterprise type. Gap analysis provided insight into the roles to be played by the capitals in advancing farmers’ production value, filling gaps in capability, and maximising the inclusiveness of growth. The paper concludes with a set of strategic tasks defined from the survey results, identifies the likely stakeholder group surrounding each task on the basis of commonly held attributes, and characterises the needs of that group to ensure that they are well positioned to both contribute to and benefit from opportunities to expand agricultural productivity in NSW. Specific challenges for NSW Farmers as a representative and support organisation were also identified, including policy priorities. Authors: Derek Baker, Brian Sindel Publisher: Proceedings of 66th Annual Conference of the Australasian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society February, 2022 Paper	This paper reports on a survey of farmers in NSW administered in late 2021, which identified the constraints and opportunities associated with the likely approaches towards growth. Consequently, the survey reports on areas in which support may be necessary to maximise farmers’ participation in the projected growth. Recognising that farms and farmers are highly heterogeneous, the survey partitioned respondents according to their stated goals for their farm businesses, by the activities undertaken to achieve those goals, and by physical, production, and geographic attributes of farm businesses. The survey sought farmers’ responses to a variety of statements of opportunity and constraint, which were subdivided according to their relevance to each of the five “capitals” within the widely-used capitals framework (comprising financial, physical, human, natural and social capital). Data reduction techniques were used to identify key constraints and opportunities as perceived by farmers, and to cluster these according to goals, needs, and enterprise type. Gap analysis provided insight into the roles to be played by the capitals in advancing farmers’ production value, filling gaps in capability, and maximising the inclusiveness of growth. The paper concludes with a set of strategic tasks defined from the survey results, identifies the likely stakeholder group surrounding each task on the basis of commonly held attributes, and characterises the needs of that group to ensure that they are well positioned to both contribute to and benefit from opportunities to expand agricultural productivity in NSW. Specific challenges for NSW Farmers as a representative and support organisation were also identified, including policy priorities.	Growing the NSW Agricultural Economy: constraints and opportunities as perceived by farmers Derek Baker, Brian Sindel
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…
Reimagining retail for the Roaring Twenties: The Australian 2022 FMCG outlook (Inside FMCG/IRI) A guide to the trends that will shape retail and the fast-moving consumer goods sector – including food and beverage products and health supplements – in 2022, compiled by Inside FMCG and predictive analytics company IRI. Publisher: Inside FMCG/IRI January, 2022 Reference Material	A guide to the trends that will shape retail and the fast-moving consumer goods sector – including food and beverage products and health supplements – in 2022, compiled by Inside FMCG and predictive analytics company IRI.	Reimagining retail for the Roaring Twenties: The Australian 2022 FMCG outlook (Inside FMCG/IRI)
Towards Assisted Autonomy for Supply Chain Compliance Management In an agricultural supply chain, farmers, food processors, transportation agencies, importers, and exporters must comply with different regulations imposed by one or more jurisdictions depending on the nature of their business operations. Supply chain stakeholders conventionally transport their goods, along with the corresponding documentation via regulators for compliance checks. This is generally followed by a… Publisher: Proceedings of the 2021 Third IEEE International Conference on Trust, Privacy and Security in Intelligent Systems and Applications (TPS-ISA) December, 2021 Publication	In an agricultural supply chain, farmers, food processors, transportation agencies, importers, and exporters must comply with different regulations imposed by one or more jurisdictions depending on the nature of their business operations. Supply chain stakeholders conventionally transport their goods, along with the corresponding documentation via regulators for compliance checks. This is generally followed by a…	Towards Assisted Autonomy for Supply Chain Compliance Management
Sustaining Australia: Food and Grocery Manufacturing 2030 This report was compiled by the leading industry body for Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector, with economic analysis from Warren Hogan of EQ Economics. The report provides in-depth analysis of the sector, identifying opportunities and vulnerabilities. It outlines the investment and policy decisions required to ensure the sector thrives, at home and in export markets. The report includes recommendations on long-term industry strategy, investment incentives, workforce skills, regulatory reform, digital labelling, retailer-supplier relationships and export growth strategy. Publisher: Australian Food & Grocery Council December, 2021 Reference Material	This report was compiled by the leading industry body for Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector, with economic analysis from Warren Hogan of EQ Economics. The report provides in-depth analysis of the sector, identifying opportunities and vulnerabilities. It outlines the investment and policy decisions required to ensure the sector thrives, at home and in export markets. The report includes recommendations on long-term industry strategy, investment incentives, workforce skills, regulatory reform, digital labelling, retailer-supplier relationships and export growth strategy.	Sustaining Australia: Food and Grocery Manufacturing 2030
Integrating On-chain and Off-chain Governance for Supply Chain Transparency and Integrity. Integrating on-chain and off-chain data storage for decentralised and distributed information systems, such as blockchain, presents specific challenges for providing transparency of data governance and ensuring data integrity through stakeholder engagement. Current research on blockchain-based supply chains focuses on using on-chain governance rules developed for cryptocurrency blockchains to store some critical data points without designing… Authors: Warwick Powell, Marcus Foth Publisher: Proc. 5th Symp. Distributed Ledger Technology November, 2021 Paper	Integrating on-chain and off-chain data storage for decentralised and distributed information systems, such as blockchain, presents specific challenges for providing transparency of data governance and ensuring data integrity through stakeholder engagement. Current research on blockchain-based supply chains focuses on using on-chain governance rules developed for cryptocurrency blockchains to store some critical data points without designing…	Integrating On-chain and Off-chain Governance for Supply Chain Transparency and Integrity. Warwick Powell, Marcus Foth
BeefLegends: Connecting the Dots between Community, Culture and Commerce This report highlights the role of the 3Cs – Community, Culture, Commerce, a project design methodology for customising social, business, research project partnerships. 3C is a leader in the intermediation and brokerage of mutually beneficial design. From 2018 – 2021, 3C was deployed as part of a collaborative research study between BeefLedger Ltd and QUT,… Publisher: QUT November, 2021 Report	This report highlights the role of the 3Cs – Community, Culture, Commerce, a project design methodology for customising social, business, research project partnerships. 3C is a leader in the intermediation and brokerage of mutually beneficial design. From 2018 – 2021, 3C was deployed as part of a collaborative research study between BeefLedger Ltd and QUT,…	BeefLegends: Connecting the Dots between Community, Culture and Commerce
2020/21 Annual Report The Future Food Systems CRC 2020/2021 Annual Report provides an overview of project achievements, financials, CRC case studies and highlights of the second year of operation. Publisher: Future Food Systems October, 2021 FFS Publication	The Future Food Systems CRC 2020/2021 Annual Report provides an overview of project achievements, financials, CRC case studies and highlights of the second year of operation.
Industry Guest Lecture (Kairu Qu from COFCO NHRI) Industry Guest Lecture (Kairu Qu from COFCO NHRI) Publisher: COFCO NHRI October, 2021 Reference Material	Industry Guest Lecture (Kairu Qu from COFCO NHRI)	Industry Guest Lecture (Kairu Qu from COFCO NHRI)
State-of-the-art metabolomics food library launched in Western Australia Scientists at Murdoch University’s Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) are embarking on a project with Bruker BioSpin and SMEs across Western Australia to create unique chemical fingerprinting methods for WA produce as part of the Future Food Systems CRC. October, 2021 Media Release	Scientists at Murdoch University’s Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) are embarking on a project with Bruker BioSpin and SMEs across Western Australia to create unique chemical fingerprinting methods for WA produce as part of the Future Food Systems CRC.
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…
How to Transform Food Systems: 7 Calls to Action This document was initially prepared by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food ‘to stimulate an understanding of critical issues related to food systems reform, inform individual member foundations, and guide Global Alliance collective action’. The Alliance has made it publicly available to inspire discussion about sustainable food systems reform. Publisher: Global Alliance for the Future of Food June, 2021 Reference Material	This document was initially prepared by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food ‘to stimulate an understanding of critical issues related to food systems reform, inform individual member foundations, and guide Global Alliance collective action’. The Alliance has made it publicly available to inspire discussion about sustainable food systems reform.	How to Transform Food Systems: 7 Calls to Action
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…
Light‑altering cover materials and sustainable greenhouse production of vegetables: a review This paper reviews the studies on advanced greenhouse cover materials with variable light transmittance, the effects of which on leaf photosynthesis, physiology, and yield. It also provides insights into the potential key biological processes of crops responding to these light changes, specifically light receptors, signal transduction, nutrient biosynthesis pathways during fruit development and ripening. Authors: Sachin Chavan, Chris Cazzonelli, Oula Ghannoum, David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen Publisher: Springer Nature B.V. 2021 May, 2021 Paper	This paper reviews the studies on advanced greenhouse cover materials with variable light transmittance, the effects of which on leaf photosynthesis, physiology, and yield. It also provides insights into the potential key biological processes of crops responding to these light changes, specifically light receptors, signal transduction, nutrient biosynthesis pathways during fruit development and ripening.	Light‑altering cover materials and sustainable greenhouse production of vegetables: a review Sachin Chavan, Chris Cazzonelli, Oula Ghannoum, David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen
Media release – Future Food Systems CRC Future Food Systems CRC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr James Krahe as its new chief executive officer. Formerly the Innovation Manager at Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL), Dr Krahe will commence in the role on 16 January 2023, replacing interim-CEO, Mr Richard Norton. May, 2021 Media Release	Future Food Systems CRC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr James Krahe as its new chief executive officer. Formerly the Innovation Manager at Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL), Dr Krahe will commence in the role on 16 January 2023, replacing interim-CEO, Mr Richard Norton.
New WA Food Innovation Precinct to drive growth of high-quality value-added food products in Australia’s West Construction of the Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct has commenced, with an official ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony held on site on the morning of Thursday 20 May, and an industry launch of the precinct and accompanying Enterprise Support Program at the adjacent Bushfire Centre of Excellence in the afternoon. May, 2021 Media Release	Construction of the Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct has commenced, with an official ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony held on site on the morning of Thursday 20 May, and an industry launch of the precinct and accompanying Enterprise Support Program at the adjacent Bushfire Centre of Excellence in the afternoon.
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 Information on the four subsectors listed above are available to download free of charge as four separate pdf documents. Publisher: Hort Innovation April, 2021 Reference Material	Information on the four subsectors listed above are available to download free of charge as four separate pdf documents.	Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24
Hort Innovation Reports, publications and fact sheets An array of useful information for growers from the peak industry body for Australia’s horticulture sector, an estimated 30 per cent of which consists of low-, medium- and high-tech commercial protected-cropping operations that range from major growers to boutique operations located across all states and territories. PC operators grow a broad variety of fruits and vegetables including blueberries, strawberries, rubus (raspberries, blackberries), tomatoes, melons, cucumbers, capsicum, salad (including Asian) greens, herbs, chillies, eggplant and more. Publisher: Hort Innovation April, 2021 Reference Material	An array of useful information for growers from the peak industry body for Australia’s horticulture sector, an estimated 30 per cent of which consists of low-, medium- and high-tech commercial protected-cropping operations that range from major growers to boutique operations located across all states and territories. PC operators grow a broad variety of fruits and vegetables including blueberries, strawberries, rubus (raspberries, blackberries), tomatoes, melons, cucumbers, capsicum, salad (including Asian) greens, herbs, chillies, eggplant and more.	Hort Innovation Reports, publications and fact sheets
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.
Food for the Future: Showcasing Collaboration A report from the UK’s National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) highlighting university and business partnerships formed to help Britain acquire the capability to produce enough nutritious food, sustainably, to feed future generations. Publisher: National Centre for Universities and Business March, 2021 Reference Material	A report from the UK’s National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) highlighting university and business partnerships formed to help Britain acquire the capability to produce enough nutritious food, sustainably, to feed future generations.	Food for the Future: Showcasing Collaboration
Australian native rice commercialisation Australian native rice has potential as a high-value, low-volume, Indigenous culturally-identified, nutritious food, but currently it is not commercially available. There is strong interest among Australian Indigenous communities in enterprises based on native plant species and growing interest in native plant foods among consumers. Publisher: CDU March, 2021 Website	Australian native rice has potential as a high-value, low-volume, Indigenous culturally-identified, nutritious food, but currently it is not commercially available. There is strong interest among Australian Indigenous communities in enterprises based on native plant species and growing interest in native plant foods among consumers.	Australian native rice commercialisation
Sanitarium and UNSW breaking new ground in plant-based product segments The Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has welcomed Australia’s longest-established plant-based health-food manufacturer, Sanitarium Health Food Company™, into its consortium of industry, government and research partners. February, 2021 Media Release	The Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has welcomed Australia’s longest-established plant-based health-food manufacturer, Sanitarium Health Food Company™, into its consortium of industry, government and research partners.
EcoMag seeks $1.5b opportunity in global market for high-purity Mg salts In a two-year, multi-stage project with the Future Food Systems CRC, specialty chemical producer EcoMag will work with UNSW Sydney chemical engineers to help it scale up operations and capture lucrative opportunities in the high-value ‘base ingredients’ space. December, 2020 Media Release	In a two-year, multi-stage project with the Future Food Systems CRC, specialty chemical producer EcoMag will work with UNSW Sydney chemical engineers to help it scale up operations and capture lucrative opportunities in the high-value ‘base ingredients’ space.
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. Publisher: AgriFutures Australia December, 2020 Reference Material	The expanding plant-based protein industry could unlock opportunities for Australian agrifood producers, contends this February 2020 report.	The Changing Landscape of Protein Production: Opportunities and challenges for Australian agriculture
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.
Chemical Engineering Impact in Australia ICHEME has released two volumes of case studies detailing research from around Australia that demonstrates the positive impact of chemical engineering on health, safety and sustainability. Publisher: IChemE November, 2020 Reference Material	ICHEME has released two volumes of case studies detailing research from around Australia that demonstrates the positive impact of chemical engineering on health, safety and sustainability.	Chemical Engineering Impact in Australia
2019/20 Annual Report The Future Food Systems CRC 2019/2020 Annual Report provides an overview of project achievements, financials, the CRC inception process and highlights of the first half year of operation. Publisher: Future Food Systems CRC October, 2020 FFS Publication	The Future Food Systems CRC 2019/2020 Annual Report provides an overview of project achievements, financials, the CRC inception process and highlights of the first half year of operation.
Blockchain focus for smart trade hubs Authors: Warwick Powell Publisher: TheQUTube September, 2020 Video
Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yield Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yield Authors: Sachin Chavan, Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, Oula Ghannoum, David Tissue Publisher: Wiley Online September, 2020 Paper	Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yield	Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yield Sachin Chavan, Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, Oula Ghannoum, David Tissue
Maridulu Budyari Gumal : The Sphere SPHERE: Working together for good health and wellbeing Publisher: Future Food Systems CRC August, 2020 Reference Material	SPHERE: Working together for good health and wellbeing	Maridulu Budyari Gumal : The Sphere
Next-generation protected cropping facilities This report reviews current best practices and technology for protected cropping facilities and explores research trends in the sector as first steps towards advancing the technological capabilities of Australia’s indoor horticultural industry and delivering solutions that meet Southern Hemisphere industry-specific needs. Authors: Greg Leslie Publisher: Future Food Systems June, 2020 FFS Publication	This report reviews current best practices and technology for protected cropping facilities and explores research trends in the sector as first steps towards advancing the technological capabilities of Australia’s indoor horticultural industry and delivering solutions that meet Southern Hemisphere industry-specific needs.
Protected cropping Current technologies and target crops Publisher: Future Food Systems CRC June, 2020 FFS Publication	Current technologies and target crops
New product development In the FMCG marketplace, product innovation is crucial to competitive advantage. But new product development requires more than expertise in food science and technology. External factors – business capability and supply-chain variables, raw materials, production, quality assurance, food safety, regulations, consumer needs, societal and environmental impacts – must all be considered. Taking a structured, sophisticated approach to product development, as outlined in this report, leads to better products and importantly, de-risks investment. Authors: Maria Veronica Chandra-Hioe Publisher: Future Food Systems CRC June, 2020 FFS Publication	In the FMCG marketplace, product innovation is crucial to competitive advantage. But new product development requires more than expertise in food science and technology. External factors – business capability and supply-chain variables, raw materials, production, quality assurance, food safety, regulations, consumer needs, societal and environmental impacts – must all be considered. Taking a structured, sophisticated approach to product development, as outlined in this report, leads to better products and importantly, de-risks investment.
Australian agrifood hubs Industry cluster and precinct approaches Authors: Randall McHugh Publisher: Future Food Systems CRC June, 2020 FFS Publication	Industry cluster and precinct approaches
Next-generation protected cropping facilities This report reviews current best practices and technology for protected cropping facilities and explores research trends in the sector as first steps towards advancing the technological capabilities of Australia’s indoor horticultural industry and delivering solutions that meet Southern Hemisphere industry-specific needs. Authors: Greg Leslie Publisher: Future Food Systems June, 2020 Report	This report reviews current best practices and technology for protected cropping facilities and explores research trends in the sector as first steps towards advancing the technological capabilities of Australia’s indoor horticultural industry and delivering solutions that meet Southern Hemisphere industry-specific needs.
Protected cropping Protected cropping is Australia’s fastest-growing food-producing sector, with huge growth potential; however, it requires scientific and technological solutions to become a key global player. Funding support and practical technological innovations – new methods of biological control; solutions for partial automation of tasks like irrigation and temperature control – could help growers using low-tech systems transition to more productive, profitable medium-tech ones. Medium-tech facilities require significant technological upgrades to compete with large-scale food production from poly-tunnel-deploying farms and high-quality produce from high-tech greenhouses. This part of the sector needs scientific and technological solutions generated by industry-university collaborations: new crop genotypes, integrated pest management, automated fertigation, climate control and robotic assistance in crop management and harvest. Meanwhile, high-tech glasshouses would benefit from incorporating technological advances in crop physiology, fertigation, recycling and lighting. Vertical farms also have a bright future, especially post-pandemic. Authors: Sachin Chavan, Zhonghua Chen, Oula Ghannoum, Chris Cazzonelli, David Tissue Publisher: Future Food Systems June, 2020 Report	Protected cropping is Australia’s fastest-growing food-producing sector, with huge growth potential; however, it requires scientific and technological solutions to become a key global player. Funding support and practical technological innovations – new methods of biological control; solutions for partial automation of tasks like irrigation and temperature control – could help growers using low-tech systems transition to more productive, profitable medium-tech ones. Medium-tech facilities require significant technological upgrades to compete with large-scale food production from poly-tunnel-deploying farms and high-quality produce from high-tech greenhouses. This part of the sector needs scientific and technological solutions generated by industry-university collaborations: new crop genotypes, integrated pest management, automated fertigation, climate control and robotic assistance in crop management and harvest. Meanwhile, high-tech glasshouses would benefit from incorporating technological advances in crop physiology, fertigation, recycling and lighting. Vertical farms also have a bright future, especially post-pandemic.
New product development In the FMCG marketplace, product innovation is crucial to competitive advantage. But new product development requires more than expertise in food science and technology. External factors – business capability and supply-chain variables, raw materials, production, quality assurance, food safety, regulations, consumer needs, societal and environmental impacts – must all be considered. Taking a structured, sophisticated approach to product development, as outlined in this report, leads to better products and importantly, de-risks investment. Authors: Maria Veronica Chandra-Hioe Publisher: Future Food Systems CRC June, 2020 Report	In the FMCG marketplace, product innovation is crucial to competitive advantage. But new product development requires more than expertise in food science and technology. External factors – business capability and supply-chain variables, raw materials, production, quality assurance, food safety, regulations, consumer needs, societal and environmental impacts – must all be considered. Taking a structured, sophisticated approach to product development, as outlined in this report, leads to better products and importantly, de-risks investment.
Smart crop monitoring Emerging technology has potential to transform food production, enabling premium crops to be grown virtually anywhere, anytime, with key parameters monitored and inputs controlled precisely and automatically. To realise this vision, however, we must develop automated systems tailored for 21stcentury protected-cropping facilities, then simplify these to create affordable, accessible solutions for growers. Protected cropping – including low-tech polytunnels; medium-tech facilities enabling some environmental control; and hightech facilities, such as fully automated glasshouses and indoor vertical-farm facilities – can produce far more food per land area than can field-based horticulture. Authors: Zhonghua Chen, Chris Cazzonelli, David Tissue, Oula Ghannoum Publisher: Future Food Systems June, 2020 Report	Emerging technology has potential to transform food production, enabling premium crops to be grown virtually anywhere, anytime, with key parameters monitored and inputs controlled precisely and automatically. To realise this vision, however, we must develop automated systems tailored for 21stcentury protected-cropping facilities, then simplify these to create affordable, accessible solutions for growers. Protected cropping – including low-tech polytunnels; medium-tech facilities enabling some environmental control; and hightech facilities, such as fully automated glasshouses and indoor vertical-farm facilities – can produce far more food per land area than can field-based horticulture.
Australian agrifood hubs In Australia, food and agribusiness is a strategic economic sector with strong prospects for future growth. Currently, the sector faces challenges and opportunities including soaring global food demand – and value; improved technological know-how; our reputation as premium food producer; and proximity to Asia’s booming markets. To maximise its potential, Australian agribusiness needs to sustainably boost production efficiency and add value post-farmgate. Developing agrifood industry ‘clusters’, or hubs, will help us achieve this. Authors: Randall McHugh Publisher: Future Food Systems June, 2020 Report	In Australia, food and agribusiness is a strategic economic sector with strong prospects for future growth. Currently, the sector faces challenges and opportunities including soaring global food demand – and value; improved technological know-how; our reputation as premium food producer; and proximity to Asia’s booming markets. To maximise its potential, Australian agribusiness needs to sustainably boost production efficiency and add value post-farmgate. Developing agrifood industry ‘clusters’, or hubs, will help us achieve this.
Smart crop monitoring Precise phenotyping for improved quality and protected cropping management June, 2020 FFS Publication	Precise phenotyping for improved quality and protected cropping management
Protected Cropping Toolkit A series of practical, informational videos from Protected Cropping Australia, the main industry body for Australia’s protected cropping operators, large and small. Topics covered include: Layout & Planning, Greenhouse Set-Up, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Cleaning and Sanitation and Pests & Diseases. Publisher: Protected Cropping Australia March, 2020 Reference Material	A series of practical, informational videos from Protected Cropping Australia, the main industry body for Australia’s protected cropping operators, large and small. Topics covered include: Layout & Planning, Greenhouse Set-Up, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Cleaning and Sanitation and Pests & Diseases.	Protected Cropping Toolkit
FMCG and retail value chains: The future of supply chain data This report from the Australian Food and Grocery Council and KPMG looks at six key issues and challenges with regard to managing data in complex retail supply chains. Compiled pre-pandemic, it's equally apt today. Publisher: AFGC Trading Partner Forum and KPMG December, 2019 Reference Material	This report from the Australian Food and Grocery Council and KPMG looks at six key issues and challenges with regard to managing data in complex retail supply chains. Compiled pre-pandemic, it's equally apt today.	FMCG and retail value chains: The future of supply chain data
Alternative proteins and the future of meat In this short and pithy video, four experts from global marketing company McKinsey share their views and forecasts about the evolving meat and protein market. Publisher: McKinsey & Company October, 2019 Reference Material	In this short and pithy video, four experts from global marketing company McKinsey share their views and forecasts about the evolving meat and protein market.	Alternative proteins and the future of meat
Rethinking Food and Agriculture 2020-2030: The Second Domestication of Plants and Animals, the Disruption of the Cow, and the Collapse of Industrial Livestock Farming This report by independent US-based thinktank RethinkX looks at the disruption modern food-product, logistics and other technology will cause to future food products and systems. Publisher: RethinkX September, 2019 Reference Material	This report by independent US-based thinktank RethinkX looks at the disruption modern food-product, logistics and other technology will cause to future food products and systems.	Rethinking Food and Agriculture 2020-2030: The Second Domestication of Plants and Animals, the Disruption of the Cow, and the Collapse of Industrial Livestock Farming
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…
Policy brief: Connecting food systems for co-benefits: How can food systems combine diet-related health with environmental and economic policy goals? This publication examines how food systems can combine diet-related health with environmental and economic policy goals. Publisher: World Health Organization, WHO March, 2018 Reference Material	This publication examines how food systems can combine diet-related health with environmental and economic policy goals.	Policy brief: Connecting food systems for co-benefits: How can food systems combine diet-related health with environmental and economic policy goals?
Size of the Prize: An Overview of 16 Opportunities for Australian Food & Agribusinesses FIAL's Overview of 16 Opportunities for Australian Food & Agribusinesses Publisher: Food and Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) November, 2017 Reference Material	FIAL's Overview of 16 Opportunities for Australian Food & Agribusinesses	Size of the Prize: An Overview of 16 Opportunities for Australian Food & Agribusinesses
Namoi Investment Prospectus: North West New South Wales Agricultural investment opportunities in the Namoi, NSW’s Northern Inland region, abound, thanks to the reliable volume of premium-quality agricultural output available. This provides the scale and continuity of throughput needed to support further processing and value-adding activity. This, in turn, ensures that a larger proportion of economic growth from agriculture can be retained in the region. Publisher: Regional Development Australia – Northern Inland NSW May, 2017 Reference Material	Agricultural investment opportunities in the Namoi, NSW’s Northern Inland region, abound, thanks to the reliable volume of premium-quality agricultural output available. This provides the scale and continuity of throughput needed to support further processing and value-adding activity. This, in turn, ensures that a larger proportion of economic growth from agriculture can be retained in the region.	Namoi Investment Prospectus: North West New South Wales
What is blockchain? A two-minute introduction to distributed ledger technology. Publisher: World Economic Forum January, 2016 Reference Material	A two-minute introduction to distributed ledger technology.	What is blockchain?
Autonomous robotic platforms for greenhouses The goal of this project is to research and develop a fully autonomous robotic crop management system for protected cropping systems that will help the horticulture industry reduce the risk of crop loss and improve productivity by having the right information to make better decisions. A new crop monitoring and automation robot is currently being… Publisher: https://research.qut.edu.au/ Reference Material	The goal of this project is to research and develop a fully autonomous robotic crop management system for protected cropping systems that will help the horticulture industry reduce the risk of crop loss and improve productivity by having the right information to make better decisions. A new crop monitoring and automation robot is currently being…	Autonomous robotic platforms for greenhouses
‘Protected cropping’: NSW DPI research reports/information Outlines the findings of NSW Government Department of Primary Industry (DPI) research into protected-cropping, covering everything from optimal irrigation regimes in hydroponic crops to implementing integrated pest and disease management in greenhouses. Publisher: NSW Department of Primary Industry Reference Material	Outlines the findings of NSW Government Department of Primary Industry (DPI) research into protected-cropping, covering everything from optimal irrigation regimes in hydroponic crops to implementing integrated pest and disease management in greenhouses.	‘Protected cropping’: NSW DPI research reports/information
OECD Publications This chapter, part of OECD publication Digital Opportunities for Better Agricultural Policies, published September 2019, details recent advances in digital technologies and analyses key drivers of digitalisation in the agriculture sector. Publisher: OECD Library Reference Material	This chapter, part of OECD publication Digital Opportunities for Better Agricultural Policies, published September 2019, details recent advances in digital technologies and analyses key drivers of digitalisation in the agriculture sector.	OECD Publications
Food, Planet, Health: Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems The global adoption of healthy diets from sustainable food systems would safeguard our planet and improve the health of billions, argues the EAT-Lancet Commission in this compelling report. Publisher: EAT/Lancet Commission Reference Material	The global adoption of healthy diets from sustainable food systems would safeguard our planet and improve the health of billions, argues the EAT-Lancet Commission in this compelling report.	Food, Planet, Health: Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems
National Hydrogen Roadmap: Pathways to an economically sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia This CSIRO publication outlines the way forward for Australia’s clean hydrogen industry, and looks at our potential to develop an economically sustainable domestic and export hydrogen industry. Publisher: CSIRO Reference Material	This CSIRO publication outlines the way forward for Australia’s clean hydrogen industry, and looks at our potential to develop an economically sustainable domestic and export hydrogen industry.	National Hydrogen Roadmap: Pathways to an economically sustainable hydrogen industry in Australia
AFGC State of the Industry Report 2019 The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) compiled this report using ABS statistics to give a snapshot of the industry and its key drivers. Publisher: Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Reference Material	The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) compiled this report using ABS statistics to give a snapshot of the industry and its key drivers.	AFGC State of the Industry Report 2019
Capturing the Prize: The A$200 billion opportunity in 2030 for the Australian food and agribusiness sector This report from the Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre, FIAL, identifies 19 opportunities that could boost the value-addition capability of Australia's agrifood sector to $200b+ p.a. by 2030. Publisher: Australian Government Reference Material	This report from the Food and Agribusiness Growth Centre, FIAL, identifies 19 opportunities that could boost the value-addition capability of Australia's agrifood sector to $200b+ p.a. by 2030.	Capturing the Prize: The A$200 billion opportunity in 2030 for the Australian food and agribusiness sector
Life cycle engineering with Prof. Sami Kara Life cycle engineering with Prof. Sami Kara, UNSW Authors: Sami Kara Publisher: UNSW Video	Life cycle engineering with Prof. Sami Kara, UNSW	Life cycle engineering with Prof. Sami Kara Sami Kara
AgFunderNews AgFunderNews analyse the people, companies and technologies aiming to improve human and planetary health. Publishing daily news and multimedia content, the AgFunderNews team of award-winning journalists delivers deeper insight into the growing foodtech, agtech and climate tech industries. Publisher: AgFunderNews Reference Material	AgFunderNews analyse the people, companies and technologies aiming to improve human and planetary health. Publishing daily news and multimedia content, the AgFunderNews team of award-winning journalists delivers deeper insight into the growing foodtech, agtech and climate tech industries.	AgFunderNews

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