Record heat is pushing Australia’s food systems to their limits. Learn how AFII is driving global science, clean fuels and biocontrol reform to build agrifood resilience, and why decisions made now are critical to food and fuel security.

2025 was a breakthrough year for AFII driving innovation in Agrifood, climate resilience, and clean energy. Explore how our research and partnerships are shaping the future of agriculture and supply chains. Read the full report and partner with us today.

November was all about impact at AFII: Strengthening Pacific partnerships for climate-resilient food systems and powering local innovation through research-to-enterprise success stories. Dive into the highlights shaping the future of agrifood.

AFII welcomed IFAD leaders to ANU to explore how Australia can strengthen Pacific food systems through research, collaboration, and integrated approaches. Discover the key insights and opportunities for impact. Read the summary of the event.

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’.