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.
A native bushfood has proven to be a promising natural alternative to synthetic chemicals used to preserve meat, according to University of Queensland research.
An international alliance has been set up to conserve wild rice, with University of Queensland Professor of Innovation in Agriculture, Professor Robert Henry, the Australian representative.
More focus on integrating research into drought tolerance in crops is essential to prevent the threat to global food security, according to international researchers.
University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands.
Australian authorities are on high alert amid the spread of lumpy skin disease in cattle and buffalo across South-East Asia. While Australia remains free of the disease, the virus is likely to breach our borders at some stage.
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.
