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CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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Food Futures Flagship

Our goal is to transform the international competitiveness of the Australian agrifood sector, adding A$3 billion annually, by applying frontier technologies to high potential industries.
About the Flagship

Research Themes

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Breed Engineering

Using leading-edge breeding and production technologies to boost the value, competitiveness and sustainability of Australia’s beef and seafood industries.

Bread and Grains.

Future grains

By engineering grains that include omega-3 fatty acids, the Food Futures Flagship hopes to improve returns for farmers, stimulate rural economic growth and reduce diet related, chronic illnesses.

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Quality Biosensors

To maintain Australia's position as a global leader in wine production, the Food Futures Flagship is working closely with the wine industry on research into biosensors and flavour identification in wines and grape berries.

Partnering with the Food Futures Flagship

The Food Futures Flagship has many collaborations with researchers, business and government. Innovation drives growth for companies, so partner with us to help drive success.

Find out more about: Partnering for the future of Australia’s agrifood industry.

Partnership Highlights

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Australian scientific collaboration set to break world’s reliance on fish for long chain omega-3

A pioneering Australian research alliance is leading the international race to break the world’s reliance on fish stocks for its supply of the vital dietary nutrient, long chain omega-3.

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High Fibre Grains Collaboration Cluster

The High Fibre Grains Collaboration Cluster is developing new grain varieties and tailoring fibre content to optimise health benefits to consumers and value to industry.

The giant tiger prawn Penaeus monodon.
Animal reproduction research to transform industry

New biotechnologies that influence the sex ratio and fertility of production animals are set to not only dramatically boost the productivity and profitability of Australia’s cattle and aquaculture industries but also address significant sustainability and welfare issues.

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Centre for Grain Food Innovation: improving Australian grain food for healthy lifestyles

CSIRO, Curtin University of Technology and the Department of Agriculture and Food in Western Australia are working together to improve and increase the use of Australian grains in export markets.

Research Highlights

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Contact Information

Dr Bruce Lee

Director

Phone: 61 2 9490 8490

Email: Bruce.Lee@csiro.au

Ms Rachel Fitzgerald

Communication Manager

Food Futures Flagship

Phone: 61 2 9490 8495

Alt Phone: 61 4 7731 4871

Email: Rachel.Fitzgerald@csiro.au

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CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

Contact

Phone:

1300 363 400

Email:

enquiries@csiro.au

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About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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