Animals, Food & You

Veterinary treatment and research, animal health and welfare, the science and economics of food production and farming.

3 November 2021 – Climate, Farming, Finance, Food Security, Regenerative Agriculture
Redefining Farmland value for climate and food security
Regenerative agriculture can translate environmental health of farmland into economic value and address climate change, explain University of Melbourne experts.
1 November 2021 – Agriculture, Climate Change, Fertiliser, Food Security, Nitrogen Pollution
Five priorities for managing nitrogen pollution
Nitrogen is essential for life on Earth but excess can damage the environment. University of Melbourne researchers recommend five areas of focus for management.
27 October 2021 – Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Bacteria, Crops, Precision Agriculture
Tackling a global crop pandemic - from the air
The spread of Xf bacteria is a huge threat to global agriculture, but University of Melbourne research is enhancing airborne detection methods to control it.
19 October 2021 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Australia, Ecology, Indigenous, Indigenous Knowledge
The crucial work of Indigenous Rangers
A collaboration, that includes the University of Melbourne, explores the crucial contribution of Yolŋu Indigenous Rangers in North-East Arnhem Land.
1 September 2021 – Australian Wildlife, Conservation, Gun Control, Pollution, Toxins
Lead from ammunition is a threat to everyone's health
Ammunition is a major source of environmental lead pollution; alternatives could be used to protect Australian wildlife, says a University of Melbourne expert
20 August 2021 – Agriculture, Food, Gut Bacteria, Health, Microbiome
How do organic and non-organic foods influence our gut microbiome?
A University of Melbourne review into how organic and conventionally farmed foods affect the gut microbiome found mixed results, indicating more research needed
14 July 2021 – Animal Behaviour, Animal Welfare, Animals rights, Film and Television , Law
I’m an animal … get me out of here!
Australia needs national legislation to better protect the welfare of animals that work in film and television, says a University of Melbourne expert
14 May 2021 – Agriculture, Crops, Food Security, Genetics, Plants
Smaller plants show promise for future food crops
University of Melbourne researchers have bred smaller soybean plants with the same yield, raising hopes smaller crops could grow more food on less land.
10 May 2021 – Agribusiness, Agriculture, Biosecurity, Food Sciences, Horticulture
Protecting Australia’s citrus industry
University of Melbourne researchers have identified an Australian strain of fungus that causes citrus rot, calling for controls to protect the citrus industry
26 April 2021 – Animal Welfare, Dogs, Pet Health, Pets, Veterinary Sciences
When money means a life or death choice for our dogs
New University of Melbourne research finds many family pets are euthanised for economic reasons, when treatment is possible, but costs are too high.