Posts by Darius Koreis

Bran is good, Big Bran is better. A rice with bigger bran for multiple micronutrients

In a world where nutrient deficiencies are common and food costs are rising, could a healthier form of rice be a solution?

Australian red meat stakes a claim for a carbon neutral future

Australia’s red meat industry has set itself a goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. CSIRO is working with Meat & Livestock Australia on the science to support this ambition.

Nitrogen for nothing and your protein for free

Nitrogen is key to producing the world’s crops – but it comes at a cost. New research from CSIRO is developing future crops that produce their own fertiliser.

System-wide approach needed for drought resilient irrigation

A new CSIRO study provides a deeper understanding of how Australian irrigators have adapted and responded to drought.

White flesh fish a sustainable option to strengthen Australia’s aquaculture production

You can walk into any local supermarket and buy Australian produced Atlantic salmon. But why is this not the case for white flesh fish?

The eyes don’t have it: Machine vision to improve cotton breeding

It might surprise you that the precise scientific field of cotton breeding also involves a high degree of visual estimation. Can artificial intelligence and machine learning take its place?

Putting farmers at the centre of research to transform agriculture

New global research shows that when farmers and researchers co-create knowledge through On-Farm Experimentation there can be lasting and meaningful impact to farm profitability and sustainability.

An insect-resistant future for cowpeas in Nigeria and beyond

Cowpea is a staple food in many African countries. However, its production is under constant threat from pests. Biotechnology has solved one of the problems, and a solution to another problem is on the way.

A green and gold standard for Aussie-grown food

Overseas demand for more sustainable food is a high value opportunity for Australian agribusinesses. Research is looking at how we can capture that opportunity.