Professor Alex Maier never imagined himself working in agriculture. But funding and support he’s received through AFII’s Strategic Investment Program has enabled the malaria researcher to translate his knowledge and experience to tackle parasites which affect livestock.

The way plants extract nutrients and adapt to the presence of toxic molecules in soil is the inspiration behind a project which could have far-reaching benefits for industries including fish farming, municipal wastewater management and mining.

As the world’s climate changes, there is a growing need to equip farmers with the tools and technology to more effectively manage their land.

What is a biostimulant? Whether you’re a plant scientist, producer, chemical company or regulator you might have a view on the answer to this question. The problem facing the Australian agrifood industry is that there’s no one agreed definition of what a biostimulant is.

The dairy industry is worth close to one trillion dollars globally. But with $150 billion worth of dairy wasted each year before it gets to the consumer, its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is unnecessarily high.

AFII Deputy Director Alison Bentley has always been fascinated by the natural world and how plants respond to their environment.