Food and agriculture plays to Australia’s traditional strength
Food and agriculture is a research area which plays to Australia’s traditional economic strength as an agricultural producer.
Food and agriculture is a research area which plays to Australia’s traditional economic strength as an agricultural producer, while also offering major business opportunities in food manufacturing.
It gives univeristies and research organisations multiple opportunities to work in a beneficial way with industry, both by increasing agricultural yield, and in helping the food industry to develop new products.
It also includes related areas such as nutrition, food science, allergies, food safety, preservation and packaging, and food sustainability and security.
The University of Queensland’s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance works with food producers to create commercially viable products, particularly in high value, premium foods and beverages.
RMIT’s Food Research and Innovation Centre helps food manufacturers to become more innovative.
Agriculture and food is the CSIRO’s largest research business unit. Its work includes genetic research, pesticide reduction, plant-based proteins, aquaculture and efficient farming practices.
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