How robots and drones will help feed the world
05 April, 2017A team of researchers from the University of Georgia (UGA) in the US is developing a robotic system of all-terrain rovers and unmanned aerial drones to gather and analyse data on the physical characteristics of crops, including their growth patterns, stress tolerance and general health.
Australian anti-mould technology gets global boost
23 March, 2017An Australian researcher who has discovered a method for preventing mould from growing on fresh food will join a select group of innovators charged with improving global health outcomes through food.
Billions saved and longer lives: the case for sugar, salt and fat taxes
21 February, 2017University of Melbourne modelling has shown that Australia could save $3.4 billion in healthcare costs by introducing a package of taxes on sugar, salt, saturated fat and sugary drinks, while subsidising fruits and vegetables.
Understanding the link between disease and the microbiome
13 February, 2017Researchers have developed a new method that reveals how much individual bacterial species contribute to disease-associated functional imbalances in the microbiome.
What is one meal for one person worth to the planet?
17 January, 2017The human jawbone is now by far the most destructive implement on the planet. It's wrecking soil and water, clearing forests, emptying oceans of fish and destroying wildlife as never before — but few people realise it because of long industrial food chains that hide the damage from them.
Organics research centre to open in Northern Rivers
15 December, 2016A collaboration between Southern Cross University and the NSW Department of Primary Industries will see a Centre for Organics Research created in NSW's Northern Rivers region.
Eat your vegetables, mum and dad!
21 November, 2016Adult children may need to start reminding their parents to "eat your vegetables", according to research suggesting younger adults are increasing vegetable consumption, while baby boomers are doing the opposite.
No sugary drinks for New Zealanders
21 October, 2016An anti sugary drink logo is now available for free in NZ.
Australian research targets next-generation food crops
17 October, 2016Research led by the Australian National University (ANU) is helping to develop food crops which offer bigger yield potential and improved drought tolerance.
CSIRO's contribution to global food security
30 September, 2016CSIRO's work on predicting Australia's agricultural future is gaining international attention.
Building more supermarkets won't solve the obesity crisis
26 September, 2016An analysis has challenged the notion that obesity rates can be reduced by improving access to supermarkets offering healthy food, finding that the bulk of soft drinks and junk foods are purchased in supermarkets.
Possible link between diet and declining fertility in dogs
05 September, 2016Researchers at The University of Nottingham have shown a rapid decline in male dog fertility, with a potential link to environmental contaminants — including dog food.
Study links folic acid fortification with decline in congenital heart defects
02 September, 2016Food fortified with folic acid is associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects, according to Canadian research.
Healthy Food Partnership
01 September, 2016Government and industry stakeholders have met to progress the work of the Healthy Food Partnership.
Eat vegetables to improve body odour
31 August, 2016Vegetables don't just keep you healthy, they make you smell better too.
