Fast-tracking the development of chickpea varieties that are adapted to high temperatures is the focus of a new research project aimed at addressing the challenges facing growers of Australia’s biggest pulse crop.
A new method to deliver a quality cold brew coffee in less than three minutes solidifies Australia’s position as the innovators of modern coffee, according to researchers from The University of Queensland.
It's a simple concept – Indigenous communities use their knowledge of the land to harvest, process and commercialisenative foods each year. Yet, despite this, only about 13 of the 6500 native fruits in Australia have made their way into food regulation.
A culturally significant Australian nut dating back to Jurassic times could have a big future thanks to University of Queensland-led research revealing its substantial health benefits.
More focus on integrating research into drought tolerance in crops is essential to prevent the threat to global food security, according to international researchers.
Dr Hannah Robinson’s two-year Industry Fellowship at The University of Queensland and InterGrain has helped speed up the translation of research into commercial breeding to develop improved cereal crop varieties.
Two researchers have secured prestigious Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships for 2023 in a coup for the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI).
