Resources
As part of ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute’s work to elevate and address critical issues, AFII collaborates with experts from research organisations, industry, government, advocate, and grower groups to identify and inform governing bodies how we can be proactively addressing existential threats and opportunities for national and global priorities in Agriculture and food systems. Through these collective voices, we can create meaningful change.
Cultivating collaboration: AFII's impact in driving agrifood solutions in 2025
2025
Showcasing the 2025 impact and strategic direction of the ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute (AFII), highlighting how interdisciplinary research is being translated into practical solutions for food security, climate resilience, biosecurity, energy transition, and the bioeconomy across Australia’s agrifood system
Made & Grown - The Future of Food: The role of biotechnology & biomanufacturing in Australia
2025
The Made & Grown white paper examines how food biotechnology and biomanufacturing can strengthen Australia’s food security, national resilience, and agricultural competitiveness by integrating emerging technologies with traditional farming systems.
Submission to the Strategic Examination of Research & Development Discussion Paper
2025
Agrifood Innovation Institute submission to the Australian Government’s 2025 Strategic Examination of Research & Development, arguing that Australia’s ability to secure food systems, climate resilience, and regional prosperity depends on long‑term, mission‑driven investment in interdisciplinary agrifood R&D.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand P1055 Proposal, second iteration
2024
ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on Proposal P1055, focused on modernising how new breeding techniques and biotechnology are defined and regulated within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. It argues that clear, product‑based and future‑proof regulation is essential to unlock innovation in climate‑resilient crops, biomanufacturing and food security—ensuring Australia’s regulatory settings keep pace with science while supporting investment, trade and public trust.
Inquiry into Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Australia
2024
ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute submission to the Australian Parliament’s Inquiry into Food and Beverage Manufacturing, arguing that Australia’s food future depends on tighter integration of agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology to remain competitive under climate and geopolitical pressure.
AFII 2024 Highlights
2024
2024 Highlights report of the ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute, showcasing how interdisciplinary research, industry partnerships, and policy engagement are being translated into practical solutions for Australia’s agrifood system—from livestock health and digital agriculture to circular bioeconomy and regulatory reform.