QAAFI is a research institute of The University of Queensland, one of the world’s leading research providers in tropical and sub-tropical agriculture and food production. We work across crops, horticulture, animals, and nutrition and food sciences, and are supported by industry and the Queensland Government.
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s top research-intensive universities. UQ is consistently awarded the maximum five-star rating for research grants and research intensity in the Good Universities Guide, with the University’s reputation for research excellence underpinned by its top-tier global ranking in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the most influential global university ranking.
The University of Queensland maintains an international reputation for research excellence and consistently ranks among the world’s top universities for life sciences, agriculture and food research.
QAAFI has been instrumental in establishing key initiatives hosted by UQ, including:
Zero Net Emissions for Agriculture CRC
ARC for Sustainable Crop Protection
ARC Research Hub for Engineering Plants to Replace Fossil Carbon
ARC Training Centre for Predictive Breeding
QAAFI is currently leading research priority areas, including:
Protected cropping or vertical farming
International research collaborations
Completed QAAFI initiatives:
The ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
The Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre
Contact: To discuss business development opportunities or partnerships with UQ or QAAFI, contact Mr Oliver Frith.
A world leader in tropical agriculture and food production
QAAFI is a research institute of the University of Queensland (UQ), supported by the Queensland Government.
QAAFI’s vision is to improve the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of tropical and subtropical food, fibre and agri-business industries.
Now ranked in the top five agricultural research institutions in the world, UQ and QAAFI provide unparalleled expertise and access to infrastructure resources in agriculture and nutrition and food sciences.
