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Revolutionary bio-packaging from agricultural waste tackles plastic pollution
Amid escalating challenges on how to reduce global plastic pollution, a bio-packaging technology derived from agricultural waste is poised to revolutionise the industry by providing a sustainable, compostable, and recyclable alternative to conventional plastic.

X-ray evolution; the horse tech that’s set to transform healthcare
Since its accidental discovery in the late 19th century, the X-ray has gone on to profoundly shape health outcomes. But Melbourne-based startup, XREq, has a solution that will revolutionise the humble X-ray, giving it MRI- and CT-like capability. Its first use case is thoroughbred horses. But we’re not exaggerating when...

What is Hydrogen Energy?
Hydrogen energy is the use of hydrogen gas as a clean fuel that produces only water and heat as by-products. It can be converted into electricity or heat, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

What is Green Hydrogen?
Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources like wind, solar or hydroelectric power, making it an environmentally friendly option as it generates no greenhouse gases or pollutants during production.

What is Alternative Energy?
Alternative energy refers to energy sources that are different from traditional fossil fuels (like coal, oil and natural gas) and are considered more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Resistant weeds are an urgent global challenge and a Trans-Tasman collaboration could initiate a solution
Those who know me will attest to three of my passions: plant genetics, agricultural sustainability, and movies. If you’re a fan of the epic space franchise Star Wars, you’ll remember when Anakin Skywalker was told, ‘Your focus determines your reality.’ That is exactly what happened to me, with Map &...

New eco-friendly solutions to combat facial eczema in livestock
Agriculture sectors globally are facing mounting challenges in sustainable farming, particularly with the increasing pressures of climate change, environmental regulations, and the need for efficient resource use, New Zealand based AgResearch Ltd has emerged as a leader in developing eco-friendly solutions.

Industry collaboration key to 'cutting-edge’ medicinal cannabis research
Pruning cannabis is labour intensive and costly, but a team of researchers from the QUT Centre for Robotics believe robotics and automation can help – and they’ve turned to AgriFutures growAG. to find growers to put it to the test.

The easiest way to create connections across the international agrifood community
Success in the agrifood industry isn’t just about what you know – who you know can often play just as big a role in reaching your end goal. Creating an online profile on AgriFutures’ growAG. platform can help you tap into an international database of nearly 500 organisations, creating...

Sydney startup pioneering green hydrogen production using agricultural waste
With rising emissions from traditional energy sources and increasing pressure on the agricultural sector to reduce its carbon footprint, innovative solutions are needed more than ever. A Sydney-based startup, HydGene Renewables, is breaking new ground by transforming agricultural waste into green hydrogen to power the agricultural sector.