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We’re solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology to build a profitable, productive, trusted and sustainable agrifood sector for the future.

Research across the value chain

Solutions for cropping, livestock, aquaculture and horticulture industries

Working with CSIRO provides access to world class multidisciplinary science, technology and facilities, relevant IP and global networks across the value chain.

Our research spans the gene to the plate, providing solutions to the challenges faced by the agrifood sector industries. We work in numerous ways with industry, from licensing to research collaborations, company creation and many more.

We work across Australia and 25 countries with:

farmers | agribusinesses | land owners | industry researchers | communities | research and development corporations | philanthropic organisations | supply chains | national and international governments | start-ups | universities

Agriculture industry research

Crops

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

Livestock

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

Horticulture

We're delivering safe, nutritious and novel horticulture ingredients and products from farm to fork to underpin Australia's $11 billion horticulture industry.

Aquaculture

Our research in aquaculture aims to boost the value, competitiveness and sustainability of Australia's aquaculture industry.

Digital agriculture

We are using our expertise in digital innovation and agriculture to improve decision making for farmers, agribusiness, policy-makers and researchers.

Food security and global farming

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

Food

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.

Meet our science and business leaders

Our diverse range of people foster a shared vision to create measurable economic, environmental and social impact for our agrifood industries.



Join us for AgCatalyst 2021

22-23 November in Sydney with virtual options

AgCatalyst showcases our latest science and technology in the agriculture, food and fibre sectors.

Company Creation

CSIRO Agriculture & Food has established a Company Creation team that is looking to collaborate with companies to rapidly deliver transformational technologies to address significant market opportunities.

Learn more 

Growing the Future Essays

A series of thought leadership pieces that debate the future direction of agriculture and food, and discuss how research can respond to challenges and opportunities.

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