The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation is a research institute of The University of Queensland, established with and supported by The Department of Primary Industries. Crops, horticulture, animal and food science. qaafi.uq.edu.https://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3muxmehyld52w🐮Join Dr Hannah Siddle TODAY as she explores innovative new approaches to tick control, from genomics and vaccine development to rapid resistance testing, and what these advances could mean for livestock industries in Australia and beyond. 🕛 12pm AEST 🔗uqz.zoom.us/j/8438957130007 Sep 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxmehyld52whttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3muvrjtdexz26Last Wednesday, 50+ staff and students came together for the QAAFI Unity Walk at Gatton campus. 🚶🏻‍♀️👣 Inspired by the words "for we are one", the 1.9km campus walk provided an opportunity to celebrate connection, wellbeing and community.07 Sep 2026 05:27 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvrjtdexz26https://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3munmwrt4ol2mCongrats to Prof Lee Hickey on receiving the ACGR award for Excellence in Promoting Industry Engagement in Graduate Research. He leads the ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding at UQ, and his innovative training model ensures academic and commercial careers for all candidates. 🔗 bit.ly/4ickZyw03 Sep 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3munmwrt4ol2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3muiqnt2k7q2c🌿Join QAAFI's Prof Bhagirath Chauhan for The Secret Life of Weeds, a guided tour at the UQ Boyce Gardens Community Day in Toowoomba as part of the 2026 Carnival of Flowers. 📅 Sunday 20 September 2026 🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/462yMAg02 Sep 2026 01:07 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3muiqnt2k7q2chttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mugatwcxrk2l🐮 What if we could detect tick resistance before control methods fail? Join Dr Hannah Siddle as she explores innovative approaches to tick control and the development of rapid tests that could help producers respond more effectively to chemical resistance. 📅 8 September 🔗 bit.ly/4gDfpCD01 Sep 2026 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugatwcxrk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mudfc5npfa24🐄 What if producers could access key genetic information within 24 hours, right on the farm? New QAAFI research has demonstrated that on-farm genetic testing can deliver accurate age estimates, parentage verification and genomic breeding values for cattle. Read now👉bit.ly/4iDt9zS30 Aug 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudfc5npfa24https://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mtuiw5pipq2w🚁🌾QAAFI Science Seminar on today! Join Srinivasa Reddy Mothukuri as he shares how UAV phenomics and genomic approaches are helping predict lodging in sorghum breeding trials, supporting faster and more efficient crop improvement. 🕛12pm AEST 🔗uqz.zoom.us/j/85033777022 24 Aug 2026 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuiw5pipq2whttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mtsfe23ivz23On 20 Aug, QAAFI and AGFS hosted their first joint Honours and Masters Information Event at the Gatton campus, bringing together students interested in pursuing postgraduate research opportunities in agriculture and food science.24 Aug 2026 03:46 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsfe23ivz23https://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mtcxbfvowp2j🚁🌾 Can drones help breeders build better sorghum? Join Srinivasa Reddy Mothukuri next week as he explores how UAV phenomics and genomics are transforming the prediction of lodging in sorghum breeding trials. 🔗bit.ly/3U7c9Ic 🕛25 Aug, 12pm AEST18 Aug 2026 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcxbfvowp2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3msz3f7rk3x2jAustralia's Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet, and Queensland Chief Scientist, Professor Kerrie Wilson, visited UQ's Plant Futures Facility this week to learn more about the world-class research infrastructure helping shape the future of Australian agriculture.14 Aug 2026 02:11 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3msz3f7rk3x2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mswmff7lev2yA genetic discovery in Australian barramundi is challenging long-held assumptions in genetics and could help improve future breeding programs. 🐟🐟 If you haven't already, check out Jessica Hintzsche's latest research: bit.ly/4gayRq813 Aug 2026 02:37 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mswmff7lev2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3msrbkp54jf2a🌰 Join PhD candidate Palakdeep Kaur TODAY at 12pm AEST as she presents her latest research into the genetics of self-fertility in macadamia. 📍uqz.zoom.us/j/85788402732 🕛 12PM AEST10 Aug 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3msrbkp54jf2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3ms5fzj7kwb2t🌰Upcoming QAAFI Science Seminar: Join PhD candidate Palakdeep Kaur as she explores the genetics behind self-fertility in macadamia and how this trait could help breeders develop high-yielding cultivars for the future. 🕛11 August, 12:00pm AEST 🔗bit.ly/4575wb903 Aug 2026 02:07 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5fzj7kwb2thttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mrvqz3boft2aCongratulations to Prof Heather Smyth on receiving the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Education Award for 2026. 🎉 The Awards recognise excellence, leadership and impact across the food industry, making this a well-deserved recognition. 👉ow.ly/O3jS50ZuSHo31 Jul 2026 01:02 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvqz3boft2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mrtbn5wkbf2fAustralians drink around 2 billion cups of coffee every year, yet less than 1% is grown here in Australia. ☕ A new $4 million Australian Coffee Research Program aims to change that. 👉 bit.ly/4pPx0f530 Jul 2026 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrtbn5wkbf2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mrnyrrhoh62f🍊 Today, PhD researcher Joel Johnson will present findings from his research into five native Australian citrus species, exploring their vitamin content, unique flavour compounds and potential applications for the food and health sectors. 🕛12:00pm AEST, TODAY 🔗uqz.zoom.us/j/8703661210027 Jul 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnyrrhoh62fhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mr7kdifylq2gCheck out this 7News Sunshine Coast segment by Rebeka Jensen about the lastest Passionfruit research featuring QAAFI's Dr Mobashwer Alam Alam and Dr Pragya Dhakal Poudel. Watch the original: bit.ly/4pIbB7l Read more here: bit.ly/43k8NCY22 Jul 2026 05:04 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7kdifylq2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mr57mn2eks2g🥭 Why does an Australian mango never quite taste like an Alphonso? According to Prof Heather Smyth and UQ flavour research, it’s not just nostalgia. Different aroma compounds give Australia’s beloved Kensington Pride and India’s iconic Alphonso their distinct flavour identities. 👉 bit.ly/3RMUG7521 Jul 2026 06:47 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr57mn2eks2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mqsug3tvyd2wWhat can ancient grasses teach us? 🌾For thousands of years, Aboriginal communities in southwest Queensland harvested native grasses like channel millet, a vital food source in a challenging landscape. Now, researchers have discovered something surprising hidden in the plant’s DNA. 👉 bit.ly/4f91aWM17 Jul 2026 04:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsug3tvyd2whttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mqsdnovetb2lWhat if the next big breakthrough in nutrition is growing right here in Australia? 🌱🍊 Join us on 28 July for a QAAFI Science Seminar investigating the composition and bioactivity of these unique fruits, presented by emerging food chemistry researcher Joel Johnson. 📅 28 July 2026 🔗bit.ly/4yrAQ1O16 Jul 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsdnovetb2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mqqhvwkbkm2vCongratulations to all QAAFI students who graduated this week 🎓 From long days in the lab and field to breakthrough ideas and discoveries, you have worked hard to get here. We look forward to seeing the impact you will make. The future of agriculture and food is in excellent hands!16 Jul 2026 05:11 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqhvwkbkm2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mqkssax44g2u📣Join us TODAY at 12pm AEST for a seminar with Emeritus Professor Robert Henry, QAAFI’s founding Director. He will share insights into how advances in DNA sequencing and spatial omics are transforming our understanding of plant biology. 🔗 uqz.zoom.us/j/8920977032413 Jul 2026 23:09 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkssax44g2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mqivk6z5ac23QAAFI PhDs Callum Jamie and Hamza Ramzan have both been being awarded 2026 Crawford Fund Student Awards. These awards support emerging researchers to gain hands-on experience in international ag research and development. Read more 👉 ow.ly/EZyk50ZmKZV 13 Jul 2026 04:53 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqivk6z5ac23https://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mqan2y7pc326Is gentle handling the secret to better tasting honey? 🐝 Research undertaken by PhD candidate James Yu Jun Lian and Professor Heather Smyth is uncovering how extraction methods can impact flavour, aroma and quality - potentially redefining what “fresh” honey means. 🍯Read more: bit.ly/4vVb2td09 Jul 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqan2y7pc326https://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mq4fquenyp2jJoin us for a seminar with Emeritus Prof Robert Henry on 'Research for Food, Energy and Conservation of Biodiversity'. Discover how advances in DNA sequencing are accelerating plant improvement, supporting food security, and driving innovation. 🕛14 July 🔗bit.ly/4f2gF1z08 Jul 2026 05:39 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4fquenyp2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mq3strdwms2vProfessor Yasmina Sultanbawa and Madonna Thomson features in ABC’s 'Every Bite' to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping Australia’s native foods sector. Listen now 👉 ab.co/3RqHTHc08 Jul 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3strdwms2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mpz6yogbe527🌾 Join us TODAY for our QAAFI seminar on the achievements of the Hy-Gain Project. Join us to hear from Prof Anna Koltunow and Prof Brett Ferguson as they share the latest science, the impact of the project, and something that’s been kept under wraps until now. 🕛12PM AEST 🔗uqz.zoom.us/j/8973900037206 Jul 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpz6yogbe527https://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mpprh4on362wResearchers at QAAFI are testing a promising new non-GM spray that could help control insect-spread viral diseases in grain crops. Led by Dr Karl Robinson, the 3-in-1 approach aims to boost plant defences, disrupt viral replication and target aphid vectors. 👉bit.ly/4eX8ZgO03 Jul 2026 05:03 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpprh4on362whttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mpkp7ulfkj2k🌾Join us on 7 July for a QAAFI seminar on the achievements of the Hy-Gain Project, featuring Prof Anna Koltunow and Prof Brett Ferguson. They will discuss the science, the impact, and an important part of the project that has been kept under wraps until now. 🕛 July 7, 12pm AEST 🔗bit.ly/3SGfZr001 Jul 2026 04:40 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpkp7ulfkj2khttps://bsky.app/profile/qaafi.bsky.social/post/3mphlq2k4uj2s🐷Join QAAFI's Viet Hai Tran TODAY as he dives into how post-weaning diets can shape piglet gut microbiota, support healthier gut function, and inform better feeding strategies. 🕛 12:00PM AEST 🔗uqz.zoom.us/j/8124845213829 Jun 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:idtaa62q3tf3ypigu7lugwig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphlq2k4uj2s