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From climate negotiations to food systems transformation, PhD candidate Jamie Piroe's experience at the Crawford Fund Annual Conference on Food Security challenged assumptions, sparked new ideas and highlighted the power of systems thinking in creating sustainable food futures.

From biocontrol and biomanufacturing to sustainable agriculture, AFII is demonstrating the power of bringing researchers, industry and government together to solve complex challenges. Discover how ANU by 2030 aligns with this vision and what's next. Read the article.

Rising fuel costs are exposing a bigger risk to Australia’s food system. But ANU researchers are helping chart a path forward, exploring low-carbon fuels and stronger supply chains to boost resilience. Discover how local innovation could help protect farmers, strengthen food security and reduce future costs.

What does Arctic climate research have to do with Australian agriculture? More than you might think. Explore how decades-long science, mission-driven innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration are helping tackle climate change, productivity and sustainability in the July Directors Message.

ANU–CSIRO Digital Agriculture PhD Scholarship recipient Zhao Li used AI and structural biology to uncover how wheat rust pathogens attack crops, generating insights that could help shape future crop protection strategies. A powerful example of how digital innovation is transforming agriculture and building Australia's food future.

With Sheep Producers Australia, Julian undertook a project that explored how industry organisations represent producers and influence government decision-making. The project allowed him to lean into his interest in policy and science communication while working on a real challenge facing the sector.

Working as part of a team of six students, Luella helped develop a model examining a new ownership model of solar and battery assets on farms. The project used a commercial piggery in Kerang, Victoria, to test both the economic and environmental feasibility.

From research to real-world impact, PPB Technology's journey highlights the power of Australian science, entrepreneurship and collaboration. Discover how Agrifood Hub membership accelerated its growth through access to facilities, networks and partnerships and how it could help your venture thrive

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.