Food

Throwing a more sustainable shrimp on the barbie

With prawn aquaculture on the rise to meet booming global demand, there's a focus on the sustainability of fishmeal feeds that contain wild-caught fish ingredients. Prawn nutrition research has shown the way forward for eliminating that pressure on wild fisheries.

Fingerprinting wine to prevent fraud

Wine fraud is a threat to Australia’s wine industry, but a technique to fingerprint wine could help protect the industry.

Small farms need protection to safeguard nutrients and diversity

Industrial-scale agriculture that focuses on increased yields might not be the answer to feeding the world's growing population. New research suggests the UN's Sustainable Development Goals require a discussion on quality over quantity, where smaller farms are recognised as the nutrient power house.

Australia has a big role to play in feeding the world

By embracing science and technology, Australia's agricultural industry could be more efficient, productive and sustainable.