March underscored the growing complexity and volatility of Australia’s agrifood systems and the critical need for cross-sector collaboration. From resilience and fuel security to mission-led R&D, discover how ANU and partners are responding. Read more in the March message from the AFII Director.

A recent article co-written by AFII Director Owen Atkin in The Conversation Australia + NZ highlights how intense heatwaves damage crops at critical growth stages, disrupt pollination, reduce yields and place enormous stress on native species. 

On Thursday 5 March, 2026, ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute, in collaboration with the ARC Training Centre for Future Crops Development, and the ANU Gender Institute hosted the event International Womens Day 2026: Careers in an evolving world. Read more about the event and visit the gallery of images.