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1110$M in R&D
1060R&D Projects
990Industry PhDs
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Mission MushVroom
Mission MushVroom will be the first study to cultivate and grow mushrooms in space. Oyster mushrooms are the perfect space crop, helping astronauts meet their nutritional needs on long-duration space missions like those to Mars, while closing the loop in plant agriculture and helping to minimise inputs and waste. They are quick to grow, double in size every day, and have nutrients found across food groups, including the unique ability to make vitamin D on UV exposure- the only supplement currently given to astronauts on the International Space Station.Read more -
QUT Robotics experts to help Queensland's banana farmers automate
Brisbane's ARM Hub, North Queensland Banana Farmers and Hort Innovation have teamed up to help growers identify opportunities to cut costs by adopting ‘continuous improvement and automation technology’.Read more -
Banana de-handing project
Banana de-handing is a core process at all banana processing facilities. It is a repetitive and physically demanding activity that if automated, could improve processing efficiencies and provide a valuable integration point for robotics systems.Read more -
The new home of food innovation in Western Australia
A specialised Food Science and Nutrition campus run by Murdoch University has launched at the Food Innovation Precinct WA.Read more