RESEARCH is recognised as a major driver of innovation, productivity growth, improved sustainability and international competiveness.

The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is a unique Australian research institute, and among only a handful of similar scientific organisations anywhere in the world.

Formed from the combined scientific expertise of researchers from The University of Queensland and the Queensland Government, QAAFI is comprised of three inter-related research centres with a focus on the challenges facing tropical and sub-tropical food, fibre and agribusiness sectors.

BANANA
protection

(CPS)

BIO-ENERGY crop development
(CPS)

Foods for
HEALTH

(CNAFS)

International
AGRICULTURAL development

(CPS)

Improved BEEF productivity
(CAS)

MACADAMIA improvement
(CPS)

Native FOOD
innovation

(CNAFS)

SORGHUM improvement
(CPS)

Tropical FRUIT
innovation

(CNAFS)

Sustainable
FARMING systems

(CPS)

Through excellence in research and innovation, QAAFI pursues sustainable agriculture and food production practices. The institute seeks, through the application of high-impact science, to improve the competiveness and sustainability of tropical and sub-tropical food, fibre and agribusiness sectors.

QAAFI’s aim is to be recognised locally, nationally and internationally in plant science, animal science, and nutrition and food sciences, delivering lasting outcomes in discovery, learning, and engagement.

Read more about QAAFI’s foundation here.

Research Higher Degree information

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Research section

QAAFI Director Profiles

Centre for Plant Science, Research

Research interests for scientists in QAAFI's Centre for Plant Science

Centre for Animal Science, Research

Research interests for QAAFI scientists at the Centre for Animal Science (CAS)

Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Research

Research interests for QAAFI scientists at the Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences

QAAFI Affiliates

QAAFI affiliates include UQ and external researchers who collaborate on QAAFI research programs.

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