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Field crop research

Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries is a world leader in researching and developing broadacre field crop industries in the tropics and subtropics. We undertake research and development in cereals, pulses and oilseeds, fodder, fibre and specialty crops.

We aim to:

  • improve productivity and quality
  • meet market demands
  • add value to products
  • predict and manage climate change
  • develop sustainable production practices.

Research capability

Research capability overview | Plant science centres

Current programs

Barley pathology | Entomology online | Feed grains | Food protection | Grain & Graze | Irrigated farming systems | Leucaena | Maize research | Pathology herbarium | Peanut | Pulse pathology | Forage oats breeding program | Northern Australia cotton research | Sorghum breeding programs | Sponge and dough bread | Sustainable farming systems | Weeds

Field Crops Research Highlights 2008-09

Schools' Plant Science Competition (Primary Industries and Fisheries Hermitage Research Station)

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Last updated 09 April 2009

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