Women in Ag

A climate resilient crop that could improve health in the Pacific is the focus of a collaboration between scientists at The University of Queensland and the University of the South Pacific (USP).

University of Queensland crop biotechnologist Dr Karen Massel is one of the state’s 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Award finalists, celebrating her pioneering contributions to science and dedication to public engagement.

Science, skills and collaboration are essential to transforming Africa’s livestock systems for the future, according to scientist, advisor, and farmer Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda.

RNA biopesticides for crops and native plants, rapid resistance tests for ticks in cattle and developing climate smart vanilla plants are the targets of three ARC Industry Fellowships awarded to three QAAFI researchers.

A robotic root-sensing system developed at The University of Queensland is opening up new opportunities for more productive agricultural crops.

Courage and creativity are needed to ensure climate smart farming across Australia and the Asia Pacific, according to Agricultural and Environmental scientist, farmer and author, Dr Anika Molesworth.

A new collaborative laboratory will allow researchers to share expertise between Australia and France to boost wheat yields in the changing climate.

Identifying the cause and prevalence of a costly disorder in blueberries is the goal of a team of researchers at The University of Queensland.

Expanding consumption of oats beyond the usual breakfast bowl of porridge is the aim of a $5.6 million project at the Food and Beverage Accelerator.

An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to University of Queensland research.