Welcome to the Agrifood Innovation Institute
Driving the future of Australia’s agrifood sector
The Agrifood Innovation Institute (AFII) brings together research, government, and industry to tackle the nation’s most complex agrifood challenges—from sustainable production in a changing climate to supply and access in a technology advanced world.
As part of the Australian National University, AFII provides a single gateway to world-class expertise and infrastructure. Our multidisciplinary teams span science, technology, economics, policy, and the humanities, creating solutions that keep Australia’s agriculture resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive.
Latest news
From biocontrol reform to heatwave impacts and precision agriculture, AFII is shaping the future of Australia’s agrifood systems. See how research and policy can work together to deliver real‑world impact.
Delivering big science across big country: the Heat Tolerance Project shows how coordinated teams, agile planning and smart tech tackled heat, drought and logistics to run one of Australia’s largest multi‑site wheat studies.
A national heat‑tolerance push is helping pinpoint wheat varieties that thrive as Australia warms. Using field data, sensors and machine learning to turn complex crop physiology into real‑time tools for smarter breeding and policy.
What we offer
As an ANU Innovation Institute, AFII is here to provide industry streamlined access to our cutting-edge research across STEM, social sciences, economics, and law. We unite diverse teams to turn research into tangible impact, strengthening Australia's agrifood sector. Our research and partnerships focus on six strategic focus areas where innovation is essential for the future of food and farming.
The future of agriculture depends on people as much as technology. The AFII Innovation Training Initiative helps industry by supporting students and professionals to develop the skills and experience agriculture needs to grow and thrive into the future.
Want to join the Agrifood Hub?
Office, lab and hot desk spaces are available for agrifood businesses, from start-ups to more established operations. This is a unique opportunity to undertake your R&D alongside Australia’s best researchers, working together to secure funding, participate in knowledge exchange and build research impact.
Our people
Director
Institute Manager
Associate Director, Research Translation
Keep exploring
The AFII Strategic Investment Program supports ANU agrifood sector research with funding, aiming for real-world impacts through collaborative innovation
The Hub is currently home to four businesses, ranging from small start-ups to businesses with a growing international customer base.