Food Security

Sciences & Technology

Degradable bioplastics offer a smart solution to nitrogen pollution

Wrapping fertilisers in degradable plastics is showing promise for increasing food production while reducing pollution

Environment

Recipes bring Australia’s native harvest into the kitchen

The Native Harvest Kitchen cookbook demystifies native ingredients and helps you incorporate Indigenous food into everyday meals.

Sciences & Technology

Government needs to plan for resilient food systems in Australia

With increasing shocks to our food supply, we need clear government accountability to ensure the right to adequate food

Environment

Wheat’s ancient roots of viral resistance

New research finds that the gene that protects wheat from Wheat Yellow Mosaic Virus originated in an ancient wild relative

Environment

Smart fertilisers for food security

Fertilisers that increase nitrogen efficiency are being designed to boost crop productivity while reducing farming costs and environmental impact

Sciences & Technology

Young people are mapping viable futures

Around the world young people are facing multiple challenges and we can learn from their increasingly interconnected and ethical approach to living

Business & Economics

The cascading crisis of global food supply chains

The world is experiencing a food crisis linked to war and climate change – but there are some possible solutions to soften the blow

Environment

Australia’s new government must tackle food insecurity

Australia needs to boost its capacity to weather shocks to our food security. And that’s why we need a Minister for Food

Business & Economics

Australia’s risky food supply chains

Australia can’t rely on industry and charities to feed people during disasters - government must lead in food security

Environment

Redefining Farmland value for climate and food security

Regenerative agriculture can translate environmental health into economic value and address climate change. But scaling up will require financial innovation