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QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation

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Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is a research institute of The University of Queensland (#UQ) CRICOS 00025B (RT Not endorsement)

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The @TropAg conference is where big ideas in food and agriculture come to life. It’s an opportunity for researchers, students, and industry leaders to present an oral or scientific poster. Submit your abstract via TropAg.com.au now. lnkd.in/eSX_n4zt

The @TropAg conference is where big ideas in food and agriculture come to life. It’s an opportunity for researchers, students, and industry leaders to present an oral or scientific poster. Submit your abstract via TropAg.com.au now.

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Ending hunger, sustaining the planet: The path to universal food security. Hear more from Profe Glenn Denning, the first plenary speaker for TropAg. Register now and find out more via the link bit.ly/3GuLPRu ACIAR The Crawford Fund

Ending hunger, sustaining the planet: The path to universal food security. Hear more from Profe Glenn Denning, the first plenary speaker for <a href="/TropAgAus/">TropAg</a>.  
Register now and find out more via the link 

bit.ly/3GuLPRu
<a href="/ACIARAustralia/">ACIAR</a> <a href="/CrawfordFund/">The Crawford Fund</a>
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Dr Luke Williams, UQ, QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation UQ Science presented today on the revival of Aboriginal #foodsystems at #INIHKD #REIL - INIHKD (International Network of Indigenous Health & Knowledge Developmentent) in New Mexico. #BushFood #NativeFood #TraditionalFood #FoodScience #FoodSecurity

Dr Luke Williams, UQ, <a href="/QAAFI/">QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation</a> <a href="/UQscience/">UQ Science</a> presented today on the revival of Aboriginal #foodsystems at #INIHKD #REIL - INIHKD (International Network of Indigenous Health &amp; Knowledge Developmentent) in New Mexico. #BushFood #NativeFood #TraditionalFood #FoodScience #FoodSecurity
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📣Tuesday 6 May: Don’t miss Prof Min-Suk Song’s Science Seminar on a game-changing capless self-amplifying RNA platform revolutionising vaccine development. This tech shows powerful results across diseases - join us to learn more! 🧬bit.ly/4lTo1Xy

📣Tuesday 6 May: Don’t miss Prof Min-Suk Song’s Science Seminar on a game-changing capless self-amplifying RNA platform revolutionising vaccine development. This tech shows powerful results across diseases - join us to learn more! 🧬bit.ly/4lTo1Xy
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Organic food isn't pesticide-free - or better for the planet. Words of wisdom from QAAFI's Prof Ian Godwin, who answers all the thorny questions. bit.ly/4cVHRgV Original post courtesy of #UQ's Contact Magazine

Organic food isn't pesticide-free - or better for the planet. Words of wisdom from QAAFI's Prof Ian Godwin, who answers all the thorny questions.

bit.ly/4cVHRgV
Original post courtesy of #UQ's Contact Magazine
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Happening TODAY at 12:00pm AEST! Join Prof Min-Suk Song’s seminar on a breakthrough capless self-amplifying RNA platform transforming vaccine development. Don’t miss it! 🧬ow.ly/PIch50VNjyC

Happening TODAY at 12:00pm AEST! Join Prof Min-Suk Song’s seminar on a breakthrough capless self-amplifying RNA platform transforming vaccine development. Don’t miss it! 🧬ow.ly/PIch50VNjyC
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🚜 Dr Alex Wu Alex Wu (QAAFI, UQ) features in 'The Australian Farmer' on how crop modelling is transforming decision-making in broadacre cropping—helping tackle climate variability & boost genetic gains. Read now: ow.ly/XV6p50VOWZk #UQ #AgTech #QAAFI

🚜 Dr Alex Wu <a href="/doc_alexwu/">Alex Wu</a> (QAAFI, UQ) features in 'The Australian Farmer' on how crop modelling is transforming decision-making in broadacre cropping—helping tackle climate variability &amp; boost genetic gains.   

Read now: ow.ly/XV6p50VOWZk 

#UQ #AgTech #QAAFI
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New article in The Australian Farmer May 2025 "LIVE EDITION" at pp 156-159: "Crop modelling in crop management and genetic improvement" shorturl.at/4OWyg Special thanks to Dr Alex Wu and Professor Graeme Hammer at QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation. LIKE COMMENT SHARE FOLLOW BOOKMARK

New article in <a href="/TheAusFarmer/">The Australian Farmer</a> May 2025 "LIVE EDITION" at pp 156-159: 
"Crop modelling in crop management and genetic improvement" shorturl.at/4OWyg
Special thanks to Dr Alex Wu and Professor Graeme Hammer at <a href="/QAAFI/">QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation</a>.

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Can an essential oil injected in-ova improve the health of broiler chickens? Promising research from Dr Mila Meijer at the University of Queensland suggests it could activate immunity. Read about it via the link below: bit.ly/4jTihfc AgriFutures Australia Image: Adobe

Can an essential oil injected in-ova improve the health of broiler chickens? Promising research from Dr Mila Meijer at the University of Queensland suggests it could activate immunity. Read about it via the link below: 

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<a href="/AgriFuturesAU/">AgriFutures Australia</a>
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🚀 Real founders. Raw stories. Honest insights. Join FaBA at UQ Ventures Uncut to hear the highs, lows & lessons from startup founders who’ve lived it. 🗓️ May 22 | 🕠 5:30–8:30pm 📍 Aurecon, Brisbane 🎟️ ventures.uq.edu.au/uncut

🚀 Real founders. Raw stories. Honest insights. Join FaBA at UQ Ventures Uncut to hear the highs, lows &amp; lessons from startup founders who’ve lived it.

🗓️ May 22 | 🕠 5:30–8:30pm
📍 Aurecon, Brisbane
🎟️ ventures.uq.edu.au/uncut
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📍AGSA Webinar – 13 June, a webinar that digs deep into the science of better crops. Featuring both Prof Ian J. Tetlow (University of Guelph, Canada) and Prof Ian Godwin (UQ/QAAFI). Online and packed with cutting-edge research— Register now: ow.ly/Mtza50VT0q3

📍<a href="/ausgrainscience/">AGSA</a> Webinar – 13 June, a webinar that digs deep into the science of better crops. Featuring both Prof Ian J. Tetlow (University of Guelph, Canada) and Prof Ian Godwin (UQ/QAAFI). Online and packed with cutting-edge research— Register now: ow.ly/Mtza50VT0q3
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UQ’s tissue culture technology is transforming avocado farming. Dr Chris O’Brien visited Grupo Hijuelas to introduce clonal propagation, ensuring uniform orchards and disease-resistant rootstocks. bit.ly/44KDVOa 🥑

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Today marks 58 years since the 1967 referendum, when nearly 91% of Australians voted for equal rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. QAAFI acknowledges the ongoing efforts toward equity and social justice for all. Source: AIATSIS/Audio Visual Archive

Today marks 58 years since the 1967 referendum, when nearly 91% of Australians voted for equal rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. QAAFI acknowledges the ongoing efforts toward equity and social justice for all. Source: AIATSIS/Audio Visual Archive
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Scientists at UQ are investigating the cause of the costly blueberry root wrapping and root crown disorders. It's causing significant fruit loss globally. bit.ly/45pOuWY Image: Dr Eveline Kong Hort Innovation @queenslandagriculture

Scientists at UQ are investigating the cause of the costly blueberry root wrapping and root crown disorders. It's causing significant fruit loss globally. 

bit.ly/45pOuWY
Image: Dr Eveline Kong

 <a href="/Hort_Au/">Hort Innovation</a> @queenslandagriculture
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🌿Last Tuesday, UQ's Faculty of Science and QAAFI joined the 2025 National Reconciliation Week Speakers Event — a powerful session of learning, connection, and reflection. We extend our thanks to Bruce Gululai Phillips and Joshua Waters for sharing their knowledge with us.

🌿Last Tuesday, UQ's Faculty of Science and QAAFI joined the 2025 National Reconciliation Week Speakers Event — a powerful session of learning, connection, and reflection. We extend our thanks to Bruce Gululai Phillips and Joshua Waters for sharing their knowledge with us.
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Pathways to net zero in Australian and Chinese agriculture. Reducing emissions discussed in a academic symposium at Nanjing University. bit.ly/4mMH3Q4 @AustraliaChinaFoundation #AustraliaChinaFoundation UQ Farming Systems Group Nanjing University

Pathways to net zero in Australian and Chinese agriculture.  Reducing emissions discussed in a academic symposium at Nanjing University. 
bit.ly/4mMH3Q4
@AustraliaChinaFoundation #AustraliaChinaFoundation <a href="/Queensland_FSR/">UQ Farming Systems Group</a> <a href="/NJU1902/">Nanjing University</a>
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How to recentre the 'farming' in vertical farming. Read this piece from Henry Gordon-Smith quoting #UQ's Professor Paul Gauthier, which explains the current state of controlled environment agriculture. bit.ly/43DTODB

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Building the capacity of farmers to create sustainable and vibrant farming landscapes. A look at the big picture in agriculture from scientist, farmer and author Anika Molesworth, a plenary speaker at the TropAg conference November 11 to 13. bit.ly/3SwAcML

Building the capacity of farmers to create sustainable and vibrant farming landscapes. A look at the big picture in agriculture from scientist, farmer and author Anika Molesworth, a plenary speaker at the TropAg conference November 11 to 13.

bit.ly/3SwAcML
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CSIRO’s Food System Horizons initiative has released Towards a State of the Food System Report for Australia — a look at how our food system operates, where it’s working well, and where it’s falling short. 📘 View them now: bit.ly/43Xry09