Laying the foundations for future flu-resistant chooks
12 June, 2019Gene editing has been used to stop the spread of bird flu virus in chicken cells grown in the lab and this could lead to producing disease-resistant chickens.
African swine fever vaccine to protect wild boar
10 May, 2019A vaccine delivered to wild boar in their food can immunise them against African swine fever, and this immunity may be able to be passed on to others, researchers suggest.
From Adaptive Eggs to Bee Innovative, Aussie tech revealed
02 May, 2019 by Carolyn JacksonOn-the-spot lactose testing and point-of-lay egg sorting are two of the nine latest technologies revealed by a CSIRO-powered research accelerator.
Food shock increasing globally, say researchers
30 January, 2019The increasing number of 'food shocks' — sudden losses in food production — caused by extreme weather, overfishing and geopolitical crises pose significant threats to global food security.
WSU invests $5m into food security research
05 December, 2018Western Sydney University will collaborate with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and 13 state agricultural universities on research to address global issues of food security.
Turning vegan for the environment
22 October, 2018A study analysed food production, consumption and the resulting CO2 emissions in 130 countries, and urged more people to adopt plant-based diets.
Cornell releases high-yield berry varieties
11 September, 2018Cornell's berry breeding program is releasing the Crimson Treasure raspberry and the Dickens strawberry varieties which produce large fruits with vibrant colours.
Agriculture waste has potential in new industries
29 August, 2018The $10.9 million Agricultural Product Development research consortium will develop high-value products from agricultural waste.
Simplot acquires licence for gene editing technology
13 August, 2018Simplot plans to use the technology to help farmers produce more crops and offer US consumers more aesthetically pleasing products that stay fresh for longer.
Squeezing profits out of food waste
17 July, 2018Monash University and IITB are helping businesses transform food waste into profits and improve their business model.
3D printing food helps personalise nutrition
01 May, 2018Researchers used the prototype 3D printer to replicate the physical properties and texture of actual food samples.
Researchers upcycle wine waste
21 March, 2018With the seeds, stalks and skins of grapes all considered 'waste' products — known as pomace — about a quarter of each grape ends up in landfills.
How heat kills Salmonella
07 February, 2018Very high temperatures kill living cells very quickly, but what causes bacteria like Salmonella to die at lower temperatures and can this information be useful to food processors?
Genomic analysis project accelerates seed development
05 October, 2017After announcing their multiyear global licensing agreement in January, NRGene and Monsanto Company's partnership has progressed.
NIZO and PSE form a centre of excellence for food product and process modelling
26 April, 2017Dutch food and nutrition contract research organisation NIZO and UK-based Process Systems Enterprise have announced the formation of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Food Product and Process Modelling.
