Case studyLaying the groundwork: Scaling seed supply for commercial native rice cultivationChallenge Native rice found on Top End floodplains used for cooking – Indigenous bush tucker The journey toward commercialising Australian native rice began with a fundamental hurdle: the insufficient availability of viable seed stock. Harvesting from the wild – often done by hand in remote, crocodile-inhabited wetlands – is not only hazardous but also yields…
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Media CoverageTruffle industry gets a taste of what happens above and below the groundSpecial guests toured the Silverplace nursery learning about how new technologies enhance truffle colonisation of multiple species of truffles on several oak and two new pine tree species. Picture supplied
Juicy new products add value for WA’s iconic Bravo apple and local growersFarm WeeklyMedia CoverageJuicy new products add value for WA’s iconic Bravo apple and local growers
ProjectNovel biodegradable additive for enhancing the performance of biological crop protection productsThe project involves combining specialised knowledge from UNSW in the area of synthetic biology and material chemistry to develop advanced manufacturing platform to produce a novel, biodegradable adhesion and encapsulation agent, micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) for application to biological products.
ProjectOnsite hydrogen peroxide generation for sustainable future farmingEcoPeroxy develops an on-site electrolysis unit for decentralised, on-demand hydrogen peroxide production, targeting applications such as irrigation water treatment, food sanitation, and equipment disinfection. This approach eliminates the need for bulk chemical purchases, storage, and transportation, addressing the safety and logistical challenges of the conventional production–transport–dilution model. By enhancing supply chain resilience, reducing harmful chemical use, lowering environmental impact, and increasing crop yields, this project contributes to the future of safer, cleaner, and more sustainable farming, particularly for high-tech controlled-environment production.
Media CoverageStudy investigates influence of apple and pear consumption on cardiovascular and diabetes risk factorsA study by Murdoch University, alongside the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Fruit West Cooperative, Bruker BioSpin, and the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre, investigates the influence of Bravo apple and pear consumption on cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors. Participants in the Apple Study consume two apples daily for eight weeks and…
Media CoverageCould WA truffles become a year-round proposition?A sheep and vegetable farm on Western Australia's southern coast has become ground zero for a trial that could triple the state's truffle production.
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Media CoverageLocal research homing in on the year round truffleResearch progress, technology advancements and opportunities to support a new truffle species which can be harvested in winter, spring and summer seasons was outlined last week. Academics, farmers, industry partners and representatives converged on the McHenry farm at Mt Lindesay recently to hear about these advancements in truffle cultivation. Local research initiative Silverplace which is…
Local research homing in on the year round truffleSerena KirbyMedia CoverageLocal research homing in on the year round truffleAcademics, farmers, industry partners and representatives converged on the McHenry farm at Mt Lindesay recently to hear about these advancements in truffle cultivation. Local research initiative Silverplace which is collaborating with Murdoch University, Universita de Bologna Italy and Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre to expand the Australian truffle industry organised the day.
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Produce prescription to improve health among adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia: Protocol for a randomised controlled trialKimberly Glover, Megan Gow, Kathy Trieu, Liping Huang, Kristy K. Law, Bruce Neal, Jencia Wong, Ted Wu, Stephen Twigg, Amanda Gauld, Maria Constantino, Margaret McGill, Stephanie Noonan, David Simmons, Ian D. Caterson, Dariush Mozaffarian, Claudia Nau, Jing Li, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Vincent Wong, Jason H.Y. WuArticleProduce prescription to improve health among adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial‘Food is medicine’ programs such as Produce Prescription (PRx) aim to integrate food-based nutrition programs into healthcare, for the prevention, management and treatment of diet-related diseases, typically for those experiencing food insecurity. However, the impact of PRx on health indicators in Australia has never been tested in a randomised trial.
ArticleNMR spectroscopy-derived nutritional quality index differentiates health benefits of extra virgin olive oils based on lipid profilesThe nutritional benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) depend on their chemical composition. Currently, there is no simple way to compare the health benefits of different EVOOs. Samples from Australia, Greece, Italy, Spain and Tunisia (N = 423) were analyzed using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to screen against six quality parameters (free acidity, peroxides, K270,…
Media CoverageDiversifying Western Australia’s apple industry with juicy new productsJuicy new products are being developed as part of a new government initiative to help Western Australia’s Bravo apple growers add value and diversify — with the first two products developed being an apple juice and a long-life apple slice. These new product developments, which will be sold under the trademark Soluna, are the result…
Media CoverageLocally grown Bravo apples hit independent stores as new juice brandBravo apples bred in WA are being made into bottled juice for the first time under a new brand name — Soluna. Thanks to the results of new research, the apple juice is cold-pressed before undergoing high-pressure processing to extend its life to 90 days. The same process will also allow long-life slices to hit…
Media CoverageTwo new valued-added products have been launched for the Bravo apple.Two new valued-added products have been launched for the Bravo apple. One is a rosy, pink apple juice and the other is fresh, long-life apple slices.
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ProjectComputational modelling framework for plant-based milk emulsion to investigate stability and quality of mixingThis project applies computational modelling to explore the dynamics of mixing and formulation in plant-based milk production. By simulating various equipment configurations and operational parameters, the research aims to identify key variables that affect emulsion quality and stability. These insights will inform process optimisation and formulation strategies to improve product consistency.
ArticleUnravelling inulin molecules in food sources using a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization magnetic resonance mass spectrometry (MALDI-MRMS) pipelineInulin, a polysaccharide characterized by a β-2,1 fructosyl-fructose structure terminating in a glucosyl moiety, is naturally present in plant roots and tubers. Current methods provide average degrees of polymerization (DP) but lack information on the distribution and absolute concentration of each DP. To address this limitation, a reproducible (CV < 10 %) high throughput (<2…
