In this section of the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences' website you will find news articles and reports on the 'bigger picture' relating to our disciplines both nationally and internationally.

Global Focus section

30 November 2011 - $2 million innovation scheme to help double Queensland's food industry

The Queensland Government today released a landmark plan which will more than double the value of Queensland's food sector by 2020

15 November 2011 - Australia to share farming lessons with Africa

The Australian government will establish an international food security centre to offer research and technical expertise to willing governments and institutions in Africa.

8 November 2011 - Gates Foundation unveils new agricultural policy

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world's largest donors to international agricultural research for development, has announced tighter priorities for its funding for Africa and South Asia, concentrating on key target countries and crops.

2011 Agrifood Environmental Scan (pdf)

National Farmer's Federation - Farm Facts 2011 (pdf)

Australia’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - At a Glance 2010 (pdf)

Australian Government National Food Plan (pdf)

Caring for our Country - Outcomes 2008-2013 (pdf)

DEWHA - Living Sustainably (pdf)

Australian Government - Rural Research and Development Priorities (pdf)

Australian Government - The Benefits of Rural R&D (pdf)