Media Release

Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) have developed a toolkit to help manufacturers improve the texture of products to be more appealing to consumers.

New sites for field trials part of a University of Queensland strategy to combat Phalaris are needed in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales.

A visit to Chile to demonstrate clonal propagation protocols is just the start of a growing agricultural pipeline for The University of Queensland’s world-leading tissue culture team.

Patented biodegradable technology to control two major pests, a combination vaccine for venereal diseases in cattle, and an RNA-based spray to control a plant pathogen are a step closer, thanks to funding grants for three University of Queensland researchers.

This year’s new look TropAg conference continues the mission of “Addressing global challenges” in agriculture and food production.

University of Queensland studies have used a natural tree sap gum and light to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to combat food waste.

A first-of-its-kind program will encourage university students from diverse disciplines to ‘test-drive’ a career in Australia’s agriculture industry, to increase skilled students entering the sector and to help meet demands for a larger, more diverse workforce.

University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement.

There’s nothing quite like an Aussie-style Christmas lunch or dinner — fresh seafood, roast meats, vibrant salads and summer-time desserts enjoyed with family and friends. For many, it’s a day to indulge and savour every delicious bite. But the most wonderful time of the year is also an opportunity to reflect on how we can consume more sustainably, particularly when it comes to the all-important Christmas feast.

Efforts to address rising global food demand are under the spotlight after the launch of the ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding.