Media Release

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.

University of Queensland researchers took home 4 awards at the prestigious Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) GENE Awards. 

A 5-year project delivering practical solutions to improve reproductive efficiency in Australia’s far northern cattle herds is sharing its success.

University of Queensland researchers say co-design could be the key to linking plant breeding with biotechnology to overcome bottlenecks.

Imagination is the key to solving problems in agriculture caused by climate change, according to predictive breeding expert Professor Carlos (Charlie) Messina.

In a world shaped by changing consumer expectations and shifting trade policies, food company Cargill sees science and technology as central to strengthening food systems.