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From forecasting heatwaves to forecasting their consequences. Researchers, policymakers and industry experts are joining forces to predict impacts on agriculture, ecosystems and communities, enabling smarter action.

Australia's future prosperity depends on lifting productivity in the face of AI, climate change and demographic change. Read more about why agriculture must be at the centre of that effort, and why research, innovation and government investment are critical to success.

What if packaging could actively protect food? ANU researchers have created a biodegradable silk that combats crop-damaging fungi while supporting more sustainable agriculture. The innovation could help reduce waste, replace plastics and strengthen food system resilience.

As pressures on Australia’s food system grow, the need to connect research, policy and industry has never been greater. This article explores food sovereignty, resilience and the role of innovation in securing our future. Read more and be part of the conversation.

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.