During the first five years of operation, QAAFI will strive to:

  • Facilitate the development of technologies and practices that will assist primary producers a to manage current and future issues such as climate change, biosecurity, new/emerging markets (i.e. bioindustries), security of food supply etc.

  • Provide the framework to address some of Australia’s most significant agricultural research issues.

  • Identify and establish key research projects based on whole-of-industry issues that address the future sustainability and competitiveness of Queensland’s subtropical and tropical agricultural sectors.

  • Deliver high-end research and maximum outcomes for Queensland’s plant, animal and food technology sectors.

  • Provide high-end research for international investors seeking to capitalise on QAAFI expertise.

  • Supply invaluable cross-disciplinary education opportunities for Australian and international agricultural scientists and help ensure a strong future for subtropical and tropical agricultural research and development.

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QAAFI's Performance – The first two years

Director's report on QAAFI's first two years of operations

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