Media Release

There’s no single road into agriculture. For some, it’s a career passed down through generations. For others, it’s a path they discover later, drawn in by the science, a desire for sustainability or a chance to make a real difference.

Growing global production of citrus offers opportunities for Australia’s little-known 6 native species, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

University of Queensland and Grains Research and Development Corporation-supported research has unlocked new breeding opportunities for mungbean, providing additional genetic tools to develop varieties tailored to specific growing regions.

Australia has joined forces with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) to help support training of researchers from developing countries to advance sustainable livestock production.

Sorghum growers are set to benefit from a landmark partnership between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and The University of Queensland (UQ) to deliver better quality, higher yielding and more resilient varieties of the key summer crop.

A research hub at The University of Queensland is changing the goal posts on converting plant waste into carbon-based compounds like jet fuel.

A collaboration between The University of Queensland and the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Indigenous community of Far North Queensland has led to a visit to Africa to explore opportunities for advancing the future of Australian yams.

A chemical-free and cost-effective way to tackle viruses in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar vegetable industry is the focus of a 5-year project being led by The University of Queensland.

A system developed at The University of Queensland is offering accurate predictions of crop yield and farm production risks up to 4 months before sowing.

The Pacific region can offer valuable lessons to its neighbours on food security in a changing climate, according to TropAg plenary speaker Dr Seeseei Molimau-Samasoni.