NT Farmers rejoins AUSVEG
25 September, 2017The Northern Territory Farmers Association (NT Farmers) has resumed its membership with AUSVEG, the national industry representative body for vegetable growers.
Submissions invited on GM canola
18 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyCSIRO and Nuseed Pty Ltd have applied to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) requesting that the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code is changed to permit food from a genetically modified canola line that produces an omega-3 fatty acid, and submissions are invited on this application.
Fruit fly farming start-up to harvest clean, high-protein ingredient
07 September, 2017Israeli start-up Flying SpArk is farming Mediterranean fruit flies to harvest a high-protein, odourless, nearly cholesterol-free ingredient for human consumption. Rich in calcium, iron and potassium, the ingredient is sustainably produced — and Flying SpArk hopes it can be used to address shortages in global nutrition.
Dairy diet changed human skull shape
06 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyThe cultural shift from hunter-gatherer to farmer has had an impact on the shape of the human skull, according to researchers at The University of California.
Researchers develop "game changer" for avocado production
05 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyResearchers from the University of Queensland have developed technology that could double avocado production and therefore address the world shortage.
Stolen avocados sold on Facebook
24 August, 2017 by Nichola MurphyThe demand for avocados has increased dramatically in recent years and has led to thieves in New Zealand selling stolen avocados over social media.
Global inequalities in the cost of meat
24 August, 2017 by Nichola MurphyMeat prices vary dramatically between countries, but this does not take into account the average minimum wage. Affordability for meat is relative to the labour hours, and the 2017 Meat Price Index from Caterwings outlines this.
Health checks for South Australia's sheep flock
21 August, 2017Meat & Livestock Australia has announced a $3 million investment (over three years) with the aim of reducing the incidence and costs of endemic health conditions affecting South Australia's sheep flock.
Industrial cheesemaking secrets revealed
21 August, 2017To produce more than a billion dollars' worth of cheese each year, Australian cheesemakers rely on starter cultures that convert lactose to lactic acid. The bacterium Lactococcus, the most commonly used starter culture in cheese production in Australia, is revealing some of its secrets to UQ researchers.
Foodlogistik ShreddR continuous cutting
16 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Barnco Pty LtdFoodlogistik's ShreddR is a machine specifically intended for the continuous cutting of fruits and vegetables into cubes, slices or strips.
New definition for 'whole-grain' food
14 August, 2017A Europe-based partnership between cereal scientists from academia and industry, Healthgrain Forum, has defined whole-grain foods.
Going veggie has never looked or tasted so meaty
07 August, 2017With a much smaller environmental footprint than meat, plant-based diets are much better placed to feed a growing population sustainably. But most people really enjoy their meat. Now you may be able to have the best of both worlds.
Ambitious plan to grow Australia's fruit and vegetable exports
07 August, 2017A plan to export 40% more vegetables within the next three years is being implemented by Hort Innovation.
Bronson and Jacobs and Keith Harris flavours and additives
01 August, 2017 | Supplied by: IXOM Operations Pty LtdUnder the brands of Bronson and Jacobs and Keith Harris, Ixom supplies chemicals, additives and flavours to the dairy, food and beverage industries.
Sweet potato genome revealing its secrets
27 July, 2017Research sponsored by the Trilateral Research Association of Sweet Potato aims to create a sweet potato pan-genome, which will allow researchers to see unique and shared traits among all varieties and be able to breed sweet potatoes with higher nutritional values, productivity, disease resistance, etc.
