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A crop of half a million genetically diverse sorghum plants growing at The University of Queensland鈥檚 Gatton campus will help future-proof cereal production in a changing climate.

A way to determine the age of cattle by analysing their tail hair has been described as a 鈥済ame changer鈥� for Australia鈥檚 lucrative northern cattle industry.

Expect more delicious and premium Australian food in fridges across the globe, with the creation of The University of Queensland鈥檚 Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.

The tropical root vegetable taro, known as the 鈥榝ood of the gods鈥� in the Pacific, is under threat from rising sea levels but wild Australian plants being cultivated by The University of Queensland may help boost food security in the region.

The hot and dry desert environment has led to big genetic differences between male and female jojoba plants, a discovery which could boost jojoba production and shed light on how plants adapt to environmental stress.

Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic the value and versatility of one of the world鈥檚 top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum.

The first comprehensive list of the threats to Australia鈥檚 most endangered plants and animals reveals blunt news about the future for some of the country鈥檚 favourite species.