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SCIENCE & INNOVATION

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9 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND

FOOD

Food and science have a complex relationship in contemporary
Western societies. Although science has a fundamental role in
providing access to affordable, safe and nutritious food for many, the
role of science in food production ...

12 AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS DELIVER ON

INNOVATION

Agricultural and Natural Resource Management scientists provide
much of the innovation that has been essential to maintaining a profit-
able and progressive Australian agriculture. Our agriculture is among
the most productive and efficient in the world, and is also regarded as
being one of the most innovative.

16 HIGH-TECH IMAGING OF LIVESTOCK, FROM

PADDOCK TO PLATE

Farmers will soon have new ways of raising prime beef that better
satisfy market requirements and meet consumer demand. The
University of Technology Sydney is developing an artificial intelligence
system able to give an objective assessment of animal conditions to
livestock producers as they prepare their herds for market.

17 LINKS TO SCIENCE & INNOVATION SITES

A detailed list of hyperlinks to businesses and organisations that can
provide further reading information.

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