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Meet Priti Krishna: sustainable cropping expert
For Priti Krishna, Foundation Chair of Sustainable Agriculture at Western Sydney University and lead researcher on the CRC’s Blueberry nutritional optimisation project, it’s not just about growing better crops; it’s about growing crops better.
Gareema Pandey
After acing a Master’s degree in Biotechnology at Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gareema Pandey relocated from Gujarat, India, to Melbourne, Australia, in 2017. Here, she undertook Masters (Research) studies at La Trobe University, focusing on Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. Ms Pandey joined the CRC as an Industry PhD in 2020, working on the ‘Blueberry nutritional optimisation’ project under Professor Priti...
Protected Cropping Australia Conference: wet but well attended
Relentless rain did little to dampen the spirits of the estimated 450 delegates, 40 virtual attendees, 60 exhibitors and large CRC-cohort contingent at this year’s PCA conference in Coffs Harbour.
PCA Conference
The annual gathering of Australia’s protected cropping industry in Coffs Harbour will feature presentations highlighting a slate of CRC projects in this space.
CRC projects on the agenda at 2022 PCA Conference in Coffs
Research leads, PhDs and project collaborators from government and industry are among the CRC-affiliated presenters at this year's PCA Conference.
Food in the Capital: helping to reposition Canberra as a sustainable agrifood hub
Discussion at RDA's Food in the Capital event centred on what's needed to reposition Canberra and the surrounding region as a sustainable, economically viable agrifood hub.
Food in the Capital recap
The focus of the Food in the Capital conference, held over two days in October 2020 and May 2021, was on the critical role food production, consumption and new technology will play in helping Canberra to become a fully sustainable city.
Future Food Systems eNews issue # 12 – March 2021
From the CEO As anticipated, 2021 is presenting a range of stimulus opportunities for firms in food and related technology sectors. A new Department of Industry Commercialisation Fund has been established to support small manufacturers and their research partners - potentially one of the CRC’s universities - in delivering discrete innovation projects of around 18...
Future Food Systems eNews issue # 13 – April 2021
From the CEO On April 7, the NSW Government, the Namoi Joint Organisation of Councils (JO) and the CRC announced that the Namoi region would become the state's fourth Regional Jobs Precinct. The CRC has been working with the JO for the past six months to develop a super-cluster initiative in this highly productive agricultural...
Future Food Systems eNews issue # 7 – October 2020
From the CEO It’s been a productive month as the team works with industry and research partners to complete a raft of new project agreements before the end of the year. New projects in the works include three with Western Australian partners, a Greenbio/QUT vertical farming initiative, and a major foundation project for protected-cropping innovation...
Future Food Systems eNews issue # 6 – September 2020
From the CEO This month, the CRC has taken its food-industry cluster and value-chain transformation activities to a new level, with major projects in discussion in both Peel, Western Australia, and the Namoi region of New South Wales. These projects will align closely with local, state and Commonwealth Government programs to boost Australian manufacturing and...
Future Food Systems eNews issue # 4 – July 2020
From the CEO COVID-19 is highlighting the need for greater security and efficiency in food supply chains. Nutrition, provenance and safety are at premium. Rising demand in segments such as alternative proteins and trusted fresh food is creating new opportunities for partners. At the same time, the Commonwealth’s Regional Deal program is recognising the potential...
Optimising conditions for producing nutritionally potent blueberries under cover
To gain the edge in global markets, Australia needs to produce blueberries with superior quality and health benefits. This project will ascertain the production conditions needed to maximise key ‘nutraceutical’ traits in polytunnel-grown berries.
Food in the Capital: Event 2
This RDA-run event supported by the CRC will explore options and strategies for shaping the Canberra region into a sustainable, resilient, successsful agrifood precinct. CRC CEO David Eyre, FIAL's Dr Barry McGookin and WSU’s Prof. Priti Krishna are among the speakers.