The humble packet of mince is a household staple, but a revolution is in the works for Australia’s $75.4 billion red meat industry, thanks to a soluble protein powder with mild taste or smell.

From collaborative partnerships to impact investing and innovation challenges, Australia’s Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) are exploring new ways to accelerate agrifood commercialisation. Here Dairy Australia, Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) and Wine Australia share their strategies, and how AgriFutures grow^AG. is helping drive impact.

A seed system that produces dairy proteins in oilseeds, and weed control using AI and lasers – they’re both Kiwi innovations that are tapping into opportunities in Australia.

Learn what cultivated meat is, how it’s made, and which companies are leading the way.

There’s a growing demand for alternative sources of protein to meet the increasing appetite for food – while minimising environmental and economic costs. Alternative proteins are any proteins not derived from animals or soy and can be categorised into three main types: plant-based, microbial, and cultivated.

Synthetic foods are food products that are manufactured using chemical processes or biotech methods, rather than being directly derived from natural plant or animal sources. Sometimes referred to as artificial food or synthesised food, these innovations aim to replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional foods – while...

Ag biotechnology involves using scientific techniques and tools, including genetic engineering, molecular markers, and tissue culture, to modify and improve plants, animals, and microorganisms for agricultural purposes.

Bioenergy is a form of renewable energy derived from biological sources, or biomass. It involves converting organic materials, such as plant and animal waste, into energy that can be used for electricity, heat, or fuel.

Food tech, or food technology, is the integration of technology into various aspects of food production, processing, distribution, and consumption to improve efficiency and quality.

The nationwide list of 300+ startups and scaleups that Farmers2Founders has supported in just under six years of operation reads like a ‘who’s who’ of the Australian agtech industry.