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SEEDED: Insects
The average Australian produces more than half a tonne of household waste each year. We recycle what we can and the rest goes to the tip… but what if we could take our food waste and not just recycle it, but transform it into an alternate, high quality protein source that’s packed with health benefits? It’s happening. And there’s a buzz about it. In Australia, a small group of innovators are putting their money where their mouth is to show how insects might be the answer to the world’s increasing demand for protein. What is the palatable and profitable use for these incredible critters?Seeded is a special six-episode series for AgriFutures on Air brought to you by the AgriFutures Emerging Industries team. Follow AgriFutures on Air wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don’t miss the next episode, dropping Friday 7 March.
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SEEDED: Truffles
It’s an old-world luxury ingredient that the French, Italians and Spanish have included on their menus for hundreds of years. But Australia’s growing black perigord truffle industry is making a name for itself as a global powerhouse of production and is the fourth largest producer globally. Continued success is built upon Australia’s reputation as a supplier of premium quality truffles and access into international markets, including during the off-season to Europe’s truffle growing season.SEEDED is a special six-episode series for AgriFutures on Air brought to you by the AgriFutures Emerging Industries team.Follow AgriFutures on Air wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don’t miss the next episode, dropping Friday 21 February.
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SEEDED: Coffee
Australians love their coffee. As a nation we consume about 130 million kilograms each year. But only a tiny amount - less than 1% is actually grown here in Australia.Why is this the case and what opportunities exist for the industry to expand? What research is being done to increase Australian coffee production and position it as a clean, green premium product that can pass the taste tests of our coffee-obsessed local consumers?SEEDED is a special six-episode series for AgriFutures on Air brought to you by the AgriFutures Emerging Industries team.
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Coming soon: SEEDED
Australia’s agriculture sector has a $100 billion goal. But what role will new and emerging industries play in reaching that target? Can industries like coffee, truffle and insects realise their full potential and help make it happen? Seeded is a special six-episode series for AgriFutures on Air brought to you by the AgriFutures Emerging Industries team.Make sure you don’t miss the series, with the first episode dropping Friday, 24 January 2025.
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Farming the Future: The Role of Regional Manufacturing in Rural Growth and Resilience
Could Australia’s greatest untapped resource be its own backyard? In this episode, Matthew Peacock, Head of Agribusiness and Sustainability at Densu PR speaks to Jayne Knight, Senior Manager Rural Futures - AgriFutures Australia, Adrian Spencer, CEO at Sampano and Dr. Louise Brown, CEO and Founder of HydGene Renewables as they unveil the untapped potential of regional manufacturing in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry.Together, they explore the incredible opportunities in pulse processing, algae innovation, biomass transformation, green ammonia, and biofuels. Discover how Australia’s 12,000 species of algae could fuel local industries, and learn how green hydrogen from biomass waste is paving the way for sustainable ammonia production.Listen as our guests discuss the critical role of research, technology adoption, and workforce development in driving rural resilience and transforming regional economies.Tune in to hear how regional manufacturing can reshape our industries and secure a brighter, greener future!Further ResourcesManufacturing agriculture’s future: Opportunities and challenges in developing regional manufacturing for the Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectorIn this report, we undertake the crucial task of identifying the on-farm inputs and outputs best suited for regional manufacturing, recognising the potential for substantial impact and the economic, social and environmental impacts on regional communities, accompanied by a high-level supply chain analysis.
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