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Our research is helping to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability in cropping, livestock production, aquaculture, horticulture and the food industry.

Our research

AgCatalyst

Every two years we hold AgCatalyst to showcase our latest science and technology in the agriculture, food and fibre sectors.

Aquaculture

We work with the aquaculture industry to develop quality products such as healthy, genetically-superior animals raised on efficient, sustainable feeds.

Crops

We're helping our cropping industries to profitably and sustainably feed and clothe Australians and grow our share of premium agrifood markets.

Digital agriculture

Our world-leading expertise in digital innovation and agriculture is helping improve decision making for farmers, agribusiness, policy-makers and researchers.

Food manufacturing

Our expertise in food science helps the Australian food industry compete in domestic and global markets and make food products for Australian consumers that are safe, sustainable and taste great.

Food security and global farming

We're working on integrated solutions that will provide sustainable diets for all amid global challenges.

Horticulture

We're exploring opportunities to transform the efficiency of the horticultural supply chain, and assessing the potential of increased value capture.

Livestock

We work with livestock farmers and allied industries to improve their productivity, profitability and sustainability through better livestock breeds and management practices.

Sustainable farming systems

We develop tools and management practices to increase farm profitability and productivity, reduce resource use and maintain ecosystem health.

Boorowa Agricultural Research Station

BARS is a state-of-the-art agricultural research facility near the town of Boorowa in southern NSW.

In Agriculture & Food we're working on:

Featured case study

We're working with agtech company, Ceres Tag, to develop next-generation ear tags to track and monitor livestock, unlocking invaluable data for the livestock industry.

Read the case study
A cow showing the ear tag

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