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Professor Dabing Zhang memorial scholarship awarded

The inaugural Professor Dabing Zhang Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to PhD student Qiwei Shen. This scholarship recognises Prof Zhang’s legacy and fosters continued excellence in plant science and agricultural research.

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$2m research program set for Australia’s insect industry

Led by Prof Kerry Wilkinson, this 5-year program will assess critical barriers to growth and develop best-practice guidelines for the burgeoning industry.

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Plant SynBio Australia has officially launched

A recent $20M investment from the Commonwealth has led to the development of PSBA, a network of facilities set to provide plant synthetic biology infrastructure and expertise.

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Australia’s growing agave industry

Last week, the inaugural Australian Agave Association workshop was held at the Waite. This brought together growers, researchers, distillers, SAF stakeholders and enthusiasts to support the development of a thriving agave industry in Australia.

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News Article: Internationally renowned plant scientist Professor Zhong-Hua Chen appointed to a leading role in SAFW

The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Zhong-Hua Chen to lead its expansion and leadership in applied plant physiology and horticulture research in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and Waite Research Institute.

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National Weed Management Initiative success

Prof Chris Preston and his team will be running the Southern Node of the National Weed Management Initiative, securing $6.7M through GRDC.

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Article: Australian duckweed launches into space

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, headquartered at the University of Adelaide, has sent its first payload of duckweed into space!

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OENO One Young Scientist Award from the International Viticulture and Oenology Society - This is the fourth edition of the OENO One award, which recognises outstanding early-career researchers who have published their work in the OENO One Open Access journal.
Agristart HARVEST 2026 AgTech AcceleratorΒ  - HARVEST is designed to accelerate the growth of your innovative startup by giving you expert guidance, deep industry insights, critical tools, and strategic connections. The Program encourages researchers looking to commercialise their innovation.
Elevate: Turn Innovation into Impact - Elevate is a fully-funded, in-person 2-day intensive workshop for researchers, innovators, and early-stage startups ready to explore commercialisation pathways in the grains sector - from soil to seed and everything in between.
AU article: Omics consortium established to supercharge climate-adapted wheat breeding - Adelaide University is leading the international Wheat Spatial Omics Consortium (WSOC) of more than 30 institutions in nine countries, which will explore how collaborative research in spatial omics technologies could improve wheat performance for growers.
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AU article: Omics consortium established to supercharge climate-adapted wheat breeding - Adelaide University is leading the international Wheat Spatial Omics Consortium (WSOC) of more than 30 institutions in nine countries, which will explore how collaborative research in spatial omics technologies could improve wheat performance for growers.
Wasted harvest, lost cash: New national research program from End Food Waste Australia - One million tonnes of fruit and vegetables never make it off farm each year. End Food Waste Australia has launched a new research program looking to change that.
AU article: De-alcoholisation tech can help fix bushfire faults in wine - New research has found technology that removes alcohol from wine can be combined with traditional remediation techniques to mitigate smoke taint, minimising its impact on wine’s sensory elements.
Synthetic Biology Australasia – Adelaide Node - SBA Adelaide Node is back in action, and have their first monthly event planned. Their goal is to support a growing and engaged community through local events, an international conference and networking opportunities.
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