Natalie MacGregor Said
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Writer, thwarted musician, science communicator. Interested in many things and worried about many more. Media & Comms at @qaafi.bsky.social
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Did you know that when mungbean flowers and how long it flowers for are separate genetic traits? That disovery could lead to more reliable yields of the important cash crop.
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Flowering discovery could lead to more reliable mungbean yields
University of Queensland and Grains Research and Development Corporation-supported research has unlocked new breeding opportunities for mungbean, providing additional genetic tools to develop varieties tailored to specific growing regions.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Did you know that when mungbean flowers and how long it flowers for are separate genetic traits? That disovery could lead to more reliable yields of the important cash crop.
https://bit.ly/4otnHiE
https://bit.ly/4otnHiE
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Growing global production of citrus offers opportunities for Australia’s little-known 6 native species. #UQ researcher and PhD candidate Joel Johnson is investigating their chemical composition and nutritional potential.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Growing global production of citrus offers opportunities for Australia’s little-known 6 native species. #UQ researcher and PhD candidate Joel Johnson is investigating their chemical composition and nutritional potential.
https://bit.ly/3XckjgO
https://bit.ly/3XckjgO
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Sorghum research is supercharged by Grain and Research Development Corporation's 7-year multi-million-dollar Sorghum Strategic Alliance with #UQ, announced today at #TropAg2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sorghum research is supercharged by Grain and Research Development Corporation's 7-year multi-million-dollar Sorghum Strategic Alliance with #UQ, announced today at #TropAg2025.
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@theGRCDC
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@theGRCDC
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Australia partners with International Livestock Research Institute to upskill researchers from Africa and Asia. A year-long training program passing on lessons learned here to fellows in Africa and Asia, thanks to ACIAR.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Australia partners with International Livestock Research Institute to upskill researchers from Africa and Asia. A year-long training program passing on lessons learned here to fellows in Africa and Asia, thanks to ACIAR.
https://bit.ly/3Jrij13
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Finding efficiencies in creating jet fuel from plant waste. A ewly opened ARC Research Hub at #UQ is focused on not only creating jet fuel from plant biomass, but also ensuring it's cost-effective and sustainable. Details via the link:
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November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Finding efficiencies in creating jet fuel from plant waste. A ewly opened ARC Research Hub at #UQ is focused on not only creating jet fuel from plant biomass, but also ensuring it's cost-effective and sustainable. Details via the link:
https://bit.ly/3WIsfpS
https://bit.ly/3WIsfpS
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Peptides to prime plant defence against viruses in vegetables. A 5-year project to develop a chemical-free and cost-effective way to tackle viruses in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar vegetable industry led by #UQ and funded by Hort Innovation and DPI.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Peptides to prime plant defence against viruses in vegetables. A 5-year project to develop a chemical-free and cost-effective way to tackle viruses in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar vegetable industry led by #UQ and funded by Hort Innovation and DPI.
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Bridging continents with yams. A collaboration between #UQ and the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Indigenous community of Far North Qld has turned to Nigerian expertise to renew interest in Australian yams and build First Nation enterprise.
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CGIAR
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CGIAR
October 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Bridging continents with yams. A collaboration between #UQ and the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Indigenous community of Far North Qld has turned to Nigerian expertise to renew interest in Australian yams and build First Nation enterprise.
https://bit.ly/42Xky2u
CGIAR
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CGIAR
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An integrated vision for predicting crop success. Learn about CropVision, an #ARC funded system developed at #UQ by A/Prof Andries Potgieter.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
An integrated vision for predicting crop success. Learn about CropVision, an #ARC funded system developed at #UQ by A/Prof Andries Potgieter.
https://bit.ly/47mm7s9
https://bit.ly/47mm7s9
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Yesterday, QAAFI celebrated UQ Giving Day with a vibrant presence at the Gatton Agtech Showcase and a warm morning tea gathering at St Lucia 💜🌿All in support of QAAFI’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agribusiness Research Fund: bit.ly/4qbZE9N
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Yesterday, QAAFI celebrated UQ Giving Day with a vibrant presence at the Gatton Agtech Showcase and a warm morning tea gathering at St Lucia 💜🌿All in support of QAAFI’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agribusiness Research Fund: bit.ly/4qbZE9N
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Future protein foods: plant versus animal sources, nutrient release rates, and gateway products.
#UQ's Professor Mike Gidley shares his views. Read the article in Frontiers in Science.
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#UQ's Professor Mike Gidley shares his views. Read the article in Frontiers in Science.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Future protein foods: plant versus animal sources, nutrient release rates, and gateway products.
#UQ's Professor Mike Gidley shares his views. Read the article in Frontiers in Science.
https://bit.ly/4odUNDs
#UQ's Professor Mike Gidley shares his views. Read the article in Frontiers in Science.
https://bit.ly/4odUNDs
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A Pacific perspective on food security. Insights from TropAg 2025 plenary speaker Dr Seeseei Molimau-Samasoni, Head of International Development for the Plant & Food Research Group at the Bioeconomy Science Institute of New Zealand.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A Pacific perspective on food security. Insights from TropAg 2025 plenary speaker Dr Seeseei Molimau-Samasoni, Head of International Development for the Plant & Food Research Group at the Bioeconomy Science Institute of New Zealand.
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Could the best housemate you’ve ever had be a houseplant? Dr Alice Hayward gives some suggestions to #UQ's Contact.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Could the best housemate you’ve ever had be a houseplant? Dr Alice Hayward gives some suggestions to #UQ's Contact.
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https://bit.ly/3Il0tfB
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Calf Alive delivers flexibility for northern cattle producers. Find out more about this project on reproductive efficiency and attend the conference in Longreach in November.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Calf Alive delivers flexibility for northern cattle producers. Find out more about this project on reproductive efficiency and attend the conference in Longreach in November.
https://bit.ly/3VxoaUT
https://bit.ly/3VxoaUT
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Co-designing biology and technology to unlock automated plant breeding. Some thinking about ways to reshape the future in crop breeding from Dr Yasmine Lam and Professor Lee Hickey.
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September 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Co-designing biology and technology to unlock automated plant breeding. Some thinking about ways to reshape the future in crop breeding from Dr Yasmine Lam and Professor Lee Hickey.
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Reimagining agriculture by unlocking genetic potential is the key to addressing the problems in agriculture caused by climate change, says TropAg speaker and University of Florida Prof Charlie Messina.
FInd out more about his plans for change:
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FInd out more about his plans for change:
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September 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Reimagining agriculture by unlocking genetic potential is the key to addressing the problems in agriculture caused by climate change, says TropAg speaker and University of Florida Prof Charlie Messina.
FInd out more about his plans for change:
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FInd out more about his plans for change:
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The climate-resilient crop breadfruit is the focus of a collaboration between The University of Queensland and the University of the South Pacific looking into its health benefits. It could be the start of a bigger collaboration.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The climate-resilient crop breadfruit is the focus of a collaboration between The University of Queensland and the University of the South Pacific looking into its health benefits. It could be the start of a bigger collaboration.
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A new project from Hort Innovation led by QAAFI's Dr Mobashwer Alam will create trees that can withstand climate change, produce bigger and better-quality nuts earlier, and reduce the production cost burden for Australian growers.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A new project from Hort Innovation led by QAAFI's Dr Mobashwer Alam will create trees that can withstand climate change, produce bigger and better-quality nuts earlier, and reduce the production cost burden for Australian growers.
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Building confidence in food from farm to fork.
@Cargill's Global Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Sean Leighton is a plenary speaker at
TropAg 2025 in November.
Find out more about what he sees as a chance to lead:
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@Cargill's Global Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Sean Leighton is a plenary speaker at
TropAg 2025 in November.
Find out more about what he sees as a chance to lead:
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September 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Building confidence in food from farm to fork.
@Cargill's Global Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Sean Leighton is a plenary speaker at
TropAg 2025 in November.
Find out more about what he sees as a chance to lead:
bit.ly/4phWvF1
@Cargill's Global Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Sean Leighton is a plenary speaker at
TropAg 2025 in November.
Find out more about what he sees as a chance to lead:
bit.ly/4phWvF1
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🎉 Good news! Early bird registration has been extended
You now have until 15 September to take advantage of discounted rates for TropAg2025.
📅 11–13 November 2025
📍 Brisbane, QLD
🔗 Register now: tropag.com.au/register/
#TropAg2025 #AgInnovation #FutureOfFood
You now have until 15 September to take advantage of discounted rates for TropAg2025.
📅 11–13 November 2025
📍 Brisbane, QLD
🔗 Register now: tropag.com.au/register/
#TropAg2025 #AgInnovation #FutureOfFood
September 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
🎉 Good news! Early bird registration has been extended
You now have until 15 September to take advantage of discounted rates for TropAg2025.
📅 11–13 November 2025
📍 Brisbane, QLD
🔗 Register now: tropag.com.au/register/
#TropAg2025 #AgInnovation #FutureOfFood
You now have until 15 September to take advantage of discounted rates for TropAg2025.
📅 11–13 November 2025
📍 Brisbane, QLD
🔗 Register now: tropag.com.au/register/
#TropAg2025 #AgInnovation #FutureOfFood
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As Prof Graeme Hammer heads into retirement, colleagues are paying tribute. His work will be celebrated next week.
📅 Thursday 28 August | 12:00–6:30pm
🔗 Tickets are sold out, but there is a waiting list: bit.ly/3GRCeok
Read some of the tributes below:
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📅 Thursday 28 August | 12:00–6:30pm
🔗 Tickets are sold out, but there is a waiting list: bit.ly/3GRCeok
Read some of the tributes below:
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Celebrating the life’s work of Professor Graeme Hammer
Pioneer and visionary are some of the words colleagues choose to describe crop scientist and climate modeller, Professor Graeme Hammer from The University of Queensland.
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August 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
As Prof Graeme Hammer heads into retirement, colleagues are paying tribute. His work will be celebrated next week.
📅 Thursday 28 August | 12:00–6:30pm
🔗 Tickets are sold out, but there is a waiting list: bit.ly/3GRCeok
Read some of the tributes below:
bit.ly/41gOYMk
📅 Thursday 28 August | 12:00–6:30pm
🔗 Tickets are sold out, but there is a waiting list: bit.ly/3GRCeok
Read some of the tributes below:
bit.ly/41gOYMk
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Science, skills and collaboration are essential to transforming Africa’s livestock systems for the future, according to scientist, advisor, and farmer Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda. She'll outline her case at TropAg 2025 Nov 11-13.
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August 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Science, skills and collaboration are essential to transforming Africa’s livestock systems for the future, according to scientist, advisor, and farmer Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda. She'll outline her case at TropAg 2025 Nov 11-13.
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Researchers are using cryopreservation to save critically endangered Gossia gonoclada or angle-stemmed myrtle in south east Qld. ABC News highlights #UQResearch with Jingyin Bao and Dr Alice Hayward in cooperation with the City of Logan.
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ABC Online: bit.ly/3Jso4Lg
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Cryopreservation helping to save critically endangered Queensland tree | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
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August 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Researchers are using cryopreservation to save critically endangered Gossia gonoclada or angle-stemmed myrtle in south east Qld. ABC News highlights #UQResearch with Jingyin Bao and Dr Alice Hayward in cooperation with the City of Logan.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkJn...
ABC Online: bit.ly/3Jso4Lg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkJn...
ABC Online: bit.ly/3Jso4Lg
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QAAFI is hosting a special symposium in honour of Professor Graeme Hammer’s retirement, celebrating his remarkable contributions to crop science and modelling.
📅 Thursday 28 August | 12:00–6:30pm
🔗 Tickets are sold out, but there is a waiting list: bit.ly/3GRCeok
📅 Thursday 28 August | 12:00–6:30pm
🔗 Tickets are sold out, but there is a waiting list: bit.ly/3GRCeok
August 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
QAAFI is hosting a special symposium in honour of Professor Graeme Hammer’s retirement, celebrating his remarkable contributions to crop science and modelling.
📅 Thursday 28 August | 12:00–6:30pm
🔗 Tickets are sold out, but there is a waiting list: bit.ly/3GRCeok
📅 Thursday 28 August | 12:00–6:30pm
🔗 Tickets are sold out, but there is a waiting list: bit.ly/3GRCeok
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Value for money on banana diseases. A report commissioned by QAAFI shows UQ's banana research program saved the industry more than $50 million. More information on the research program and its success is available via the link:
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Dodging banana diseases is value for money
A report commissioned by the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation found that a banana research program has the potential to save the industry more than $52.2 million.
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August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Value for money on banana diseases. A report commissioned by QAAFI shows UQ's banana research program saved the industry more than $50 million. More information on the research program and its success is available via the link:
bit.ly/3IZKaVl
Image:Adobe
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Image:Adobe