Tackling a mystery that’s killing blueberries in the field
Identifying the cause and prevalence of a costly disorder in blueberries is the goal of a team of UQ researchers.
27 May 2025
Global partnership on wheat adaptation
A new collaborative laboratory will allow researchers to share expertise between Australia and France to boost wheat yields in the changing climate.
26 May 2025
Berries just the beginning for bioplastic breakthrough
UQ researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic that promises to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets.
15 May 2025
An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to UQ research.
12 May 2025
Expanding consumption of oats beyond the usual breakfast bowl of porridge is the aim of a $5.6 million project at the Food and Beverage Accelerator.
9 May 2025
Fresh research from UQ could help apartment dwellers enjoy a backyard garden in their own flat and a year-round harvest of fruit and vegetables.
15 April 2025
A high-antioxidant fruit created in Queensland could have the potential to boost human brain activity and scientists at UQ are keen to carry out further research.
14 April 2025
Field trials conducted at UQ show microbial biotechnology could be a game-changer for farming with simultaneous benefits for soil regeneration, crop yield and carbon sequestration.
9 April 2025
Researchers at FaBA have developed a toolkit to help manufacturers improve the texture of products to be more appealing to consumers.
3 April 2025
New sites for field trials of a UQ strategy to combat Phalaris are needed in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales.
27 March 2025
Research from UQ has found the sex of feral pigs and seasonal conditions are likely to intensify potential disease outbreaks in pig populations.
13 March 2025
UQ studies have used a natural tree sap gum and light to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to combat food waste.
26 February 2025
When it comes to trade in seafood, UQ researchers say Australia's border is like a net full of holes.
18 February 2025UQ researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement.
14 February 2025
A first-of-its-kind program will encourage university students from diverse disciplines to ‘test-drive’ a career in Australia’s agriculture industry.
29 January 2025
Years of scouring the bush and breeding work at UQ have resulted in new varieties of a native Australian plant valuable to the global pharmaceutical industry.
20 January 2025
Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia and New Zealand, according to new research.
7 January 2025
Technology that combines infrared lighting, robotics and a retroreflective marker is allowing scientists to follow and film insects as they fly in their natural environment.
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