Australia’s agrifood future hinges on interdisciplinary innovation. AFII fosters collaboration across science, tech, and social research to tackle climate resilience, R&D reform, and community needs, driving sustainable, inclusive transformation.

The HyperNUE project uses hyperspectral imaging and remote sensing to monitor nitrogen use and photosynthesis across crops. Led by ANU and global partners, it helps farmers improve productivity, reduce fertiliser waste, and enhance climate resilience.

Boost canola yield & climate resilience with SCAN: a machine learning tool for fast, accurate stomatal trait analysis. Improve drought tolerance, water-use efficiency & heat stress resistance in crop breeding. Discover SCAN’s impact on phenotyping, genetics & productivity.

Explore how embedded emissions accounting is reshaping agriculture’s climate impact. Learn why harmonising farm-level carbon tools is key to reducing emissions, boosting climate resilience, and meeting Australia’s 2035 targets. Essential reading for agri-research and sustainability.

We are excited to announce the release of the white paper ‘Made & Grown - The Future of Food: The role of biotechnology & biomanufacturing in Australia’.

AFII attended a major symposium on extreme heat, contributed to national R&D policy with a mission-based vision for agrifood, advocated for a bioeconomy strategy in food security, and reflected on Indigenous wisdom during a visit to FNQ.

Discovery of a plant mechanism that reduces water loss without compromising CO₂ intake enables development of drought-resistant varieties, crucial for agriculture in water-scarce regions.

As climate change intensifies, Pacific Island nations are facing longer, harsher droughts that threaten traditional farming systems. A team from The Australian National University (ANU) is working on a solution that could transform agriculture across the region.

AFII co-hosted a major food innovation event, joined ABC radio to promote biotech’s role in food and sustainability, hosted the Thai Ambassador, and contributed to national R&D policy. The message: the future isn’t fake—it’s innovative, sustainable, and inclusive.