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From the Director: June 2026

From 40°C Córdoba to wintery Canberra, new research shows plants are near their thermal limits. Heatwaves quietly disrupt reproduction, ecosystems and food systems. Global collaboration, policy engagement and innovation are vital to build climate‑resilient agriculture and landscapes.

Close-up of hands planting seeds in fertile soil, representing agriculture, growth, and sustainable farming practices

Event sponsorship opportunity - 2026 Crawford Fund for Food Security Conference

AFII is offering sponsored day registrations for the 2026 Crawford Fund for Food Security Conference (11 August). Focused on food security, climate resilience and agricultural innovation, the event connects research and policy. ANU ECRs and postgraduate students can apply by 12 July 2026.

Extreme heat and the future of agrifood: Global insights from Australian researchers

What happens when heat pushes life to its limits? Join ANU researchers who recently participated in the 47th New Phytologist Symposium, Extreme Heat: Extending the Thermal Limits of Life to unpack global research on extreme heat’s impact with a particular focus on what these developments mean for Australian natural and food production systems.

Webinar June 18 2026, 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

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