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In this presentation, Dr Heather Smyth discusses her work researching the human sensory experience of Australian foods, finding new pathways for adding distinctive Australian qualities to our home-grown food and beverage products.

When 2019 Zanda McDonald Award joint winners Shannon Landmark and Luke Evans visited Omarama last week, it truly was a flying visit.

Two recognised University of Queensland researchers have been named as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
Professor Neena Mitter and Professor Chien Ming Wang are among 25 leaders in applying science, technology and engineering to solve real-world problems elected to one of Australia’s learned academies.

The potential to add significant value to the rapid advances in plant breeding technologies associated with statistical whole-genome prediction methods is a new frontier for crop physiology and modelling.

A team of researchers are determined to change the Australian menu and move beyond the cliché meat pies and lamingtons to see distinctive Australian cuisine and food products served up.

Tapping into a technology already widely used for other reasons is one of the ways a leading agricultural company is helping to improve the livelihood of its smallholder farmers.

Ending malnutrition globally is high on philanthropist Bill Gates’ ‘wish list’ and improving livestock productivity will be crucial in achieving that goal.

The latest trends, opportunities and critical barriers to development across some of northern Australia’s key agricultural sectors will be under the spotlight at next month’s International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TropAg) in Brisbane.

Tropical agriculture presents humanity with its most pressing food security challenges – but it is also the world region that harbours some of the most exciting opportunities, as farmers and scientists step up to the challenge of ensuring there is enough to feed tomorrow’s grandchildren.

Global leader in agricultural biotechnology wins Australia India Science, Research & Development Award 2019 at the 2019 India Australia Business & Community (IABC) Awards.

Global food production is beginning to feel the impacts of climate change with declines in crop yields.

The next generation of agricultural crops that can withstand the effects of climate change and increase food security will be identified at a new major research centre to be based at The University of Queensland.

Agricultural scientists are setting the stage for a food revolution – a reconfiguration of the way the world farms, which they see as essential to the future of food security.

Led by the University of Queensland in collaboration with Department Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Queensland, a five-year cross-industry project is providing research into innovative and appealing products that are highly nutritious, can be differentiated in the marketplace, and are visually attractive and flavoursome.

Livestock producers risk drowning in data, but digitalisation is helping industry innovators gain a strategic advantage in transforming their business and competing in key markets.

An 85-year-old avocado tree has played a huge role in the development of Australia’s avocado industry. In a good year it can produce one tonne of fruit and its' the foundation plant for millions of seedlings being planted around the country.

QAAFI's own flavour scientist senior research fellow Dr Heather Smyth worked with UQ's School of Chemical Engineering Professor Stokes on keeping the crunch in low fat potato chips

Thanks to a new collaboration involving researchers from across UQ, Australian bush tucker could soon be found in kitchens around the world.

World leading agricultural innovations developed by QAAFI researchers showcased at the prestigious UQ Research Week Awards.