New taro variety offers the 'best of both worlds' in a changing climate. Research from #UQ, ACIAR and the PNG University of Technology into climate-resilient taro hybrids.
https://bit.ly/4bZJUSh
DNA testing solves a hornless cattle mystery. A rare variant has been uncovered by advanced long-read sequencing technology, which means a more accurate genetic test is needed.
https://bit.ly/4tiQ71t
🥚 Could cheaper chicken and eggs really start with a new type of sorghum?
Prof Ian Godwin and his team have spent the past decade working to increase the grain’s protein content, leading to a breakthrough: a new sorghum variety with more protein compared to Australian varieties.👉 ab.co/4bUHfb7
Unlocking designed roots for future cereal crops. Research from #UQ and #ANU looks to create "steep, deep and cheap" root architecture, to allow better access to water and nutrients without yield penalties.
https://bit.ly/4bRdGay
In a time of rapidly rising oil prices, a one pot process to convert sugarcane waste to jet fuel shows the potential of biofuel. And this method of turning bagasse into ethanol takes sustainability and cost to new levels.
https://bit.ly/3Nw1hAS
Rapid testing to tackle chemical resistance in Australian cattle ticks. UQ's Dr Hannah Siddle is seeking help from producers to help gain an understanding of resistance.
https://bit.ly/47Iwnf9
Breeding for bigger cattle may come with hidden fertility trade-offs. Research published in Genetics Selection Evolution offering producers more information and opportunities.
https://bit.ly/4uq03rw
Breeding for bigger cattle may come with hidden fertility trade-offs. Research from Mehrnush Forutan published in Genetics Selection Evolution, offering producers more information and opportunities.
bit.ly/4uq03rw
Congratulations to UQ PhD candidate Jacob Birch, one of two recipients of the Australian Academy of Science's 2026 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science Award.
https://bit.ly/4aZZRpT
https://vimeo.com/1162061356/de9bbb05be?fl=pl&fe=sh
UQ research has revealed that double-stranded RNA-based biopesticides (dsRNA) sprayed on plant leaves can travel into root systems. The work also disproves a long-standing misconception that dsRNA directly enters plant cells.
https://bit.ly/4cyOqYs
Igniting the future of agricultural with exciting research at #UQ. Congratulations to Dr Maral Seididamyeh and Dr Chian Teng Ong for their Australian Economic Accelerator Ignite Round 2 grants.
https://bit.ly/4kMcFEU
Testing confirms chemical-free future for fighting flystrike. The next step is field trials with industry support.
https://bit.ly/46MNdZU
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science we celebrate the outstanding women across QAAFI, in crop, horticulture, animal and food and nutrition science. We also acknowledge those women working behind the scenes. The research done here is shaping the future of agriculture.
Unlocking the sublime in native citrus. A detailed look at PhD candidate Joel Johnson's work on native live species in Australia, published in the latest edition of Hort Journal.
You can read all about it via the link below:
https://hortjournal.com.au/
Emeritus Prof Robert Henry joined Queensland Country Hour to discuss why sugarcane could be the key to sustainable aviation fuel ✈️🌱
He talks through what makes sugarcane so productive and scalable, and how genetics could boost how much can be converted into fuel.
🎧 Listen from 17:14: ab.co/4bxtDEu
🐄 QAAFI Science Seminar: Understanding Nitrogen Efficiency in Beef Cattle: Insights from Seven Years of Research. Discover from A/Prof Luis Prada e Silva how years of research is reshaping our understanding of nitrogen efficiency in northern beef systems.
24 Feb 2026 | 12:00pm 🔗bit.ly/46i4wSk
Genetically modified purple tomatoes have been given the tick of approval in Australia. #UQ's Prof Ian Godwin says genetically modified foods can offer a range of benefits for the farmer and consumer.
https://ab.co/4k4bhwZ
Sugarcane hits the sweet spot for sustainable carbon. An opinion piece from Emeritus Professor Robert Henry explaining why plants, and sugarcane in particular are the logical choice as the source material for sustainable aviation fuel.
https://bit.ly/3NjWn9E
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🎙️Our researcher Samson Olumide Fawale was recently featured on ABC’s South Australian Country Hour (from 42:50), sharing insights from his research into native Australian yams — an important First Nations food with significant agricultural and nutritional potential.
🎧 https://ab.co/4jASf0J
Did you know that when mungbean flowers and how long it flowers for are separate genetic traits? That disovery could lead to more reliable yields of the important cash crop.
https://bit.ly/4otnHiE
Growing global production of citrus offers opportunities for Australia’s little-known 6 native species. #UQ researcher and PhD candidate Joel Johnson is investigating their chemical composition and nutritional potential.
https://bit.ly/3XckjgO
Sorghum research is supercharged by Grain and Research Development Corporation's 7-year multi-million-dollar Sorghum Strategic Alliance with #UQ, announced today at #TropAg2025.
https://bit.ly/4nErSHQ
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Australia partners with International Livestock Research Institute to upskill researchers from Africa and Asia. A year-long training program passing on lessons learned here to fellows in Africa and Asia, thanks to ACIAR.
https://bit.ly/3Jrij13
Finding efficiencies in creating jet fuel from plant waste. A ewly opened ARC Research Hub at #UQ is focused on not only creating jet fuel from plant biomass, but also ensuring it's cost-effective and sustainable. Details via the link:
https://bit.ly/3WIsfpS
Peptides to prime plant defence against viruses in vegetables. A 5-year project to develop a chemical-free and cost-effective way to tackle viruses in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar vegetable industry led by #UQ and funded by Hort Innovation and DPI.
bit.ly/4oanNMr
Bridging continents with yams. A collaboration between #UQ and the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Indigenous community of Far North Qld has turned to Nigerian expertise to renew interest in Australian yams and build First Nation enterprise.
https://bit.ly/42Xky2u
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An integrated vision for predicting crop success. Learn about CropVision, an #ARC funded system developed at #UQ by A/Prof Andries Potgieter.
https://bit.ly/47mm7s9
Yesterday, QAAFI celebrated UQ Giving Day with a vibrant presence at the Gatton Agtech Showcase and a warm morning tea gathering at St Lucia 💜🌿All in support of QAAFI’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agribusiness Research Fund: bit.ly/4qbZE9N
Future protein foods: plant versus animal sources, nutrient release rates, and gateway products.
#UQ's Professor Mike Gidley shares his views. Read the article in Frontiers in Science.
https://bit.ly/4odUNDs
A Pacific perspective on food security. Insights from TropAg 2025 plenary speaker Dr Seeseei Molimau-Samasoni, Head of International Development for the Plant & Food Research Group at the Bioeconomy Science Institute of New Zealand.
https://bit.ly/42o4eaU
