Food
Sweet opportunity for Australian exotic mushroom growers
Queensland’s sugar cane industry already produces around 95% of Australia’s sugar – but thanks to a new collaboration facilitated by CSIRO, it’s also fertile ground for home-grown exotic Asian mushrooms.
Soil data to help sustainably grow our food into the future
Soil is at the centre of our lives – it’s keeping us alive, literally! So it’s important we look after the soil that looks after us. A big part of that is access to quality soil data. A new collaborative initiative, the Australian National Soil Information System (ANSIS), is aiming to do just that – provide online access to shared, nationally consistent soil data and information. ANSIS will give us a better understanding of our soils, enabling us to better manage them.
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?
Proteins of the future: using precision fermentation to develop new ingredients
How do we produce more protein to feed more people in a more sustainable way? One innovative technique that has emerged as a potential frontrunner in Australia is precision fermentation.
A thriving future: Trends in agricultural innovation
CSIRO Agriculture and Food Director Dr Michael Robertson discusses the trends and research opportunities shaping the industry’s future.
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.
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 3D printing of foods – from concept to reality
3D printing is opening up a whole world of new food product opportunities.
Australian roadmap to serve up future protein
A new CSIRO report shows how Australia can capture an extra $13 billion by producing the world’s future protein.