/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2023/05/22/kangaroo-island-wildlife-key-to-beverage-fermentation Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have discovered new species of lactic acid bacteria on Kangaroo Island that could be used in the fermentation of wine, ciders and sour beers. May 22 2023 Poppy Nwosu /newsroom/news/list/2023/05/22/kangaroo-island-wildlife-key-to-beverage-fermentation /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/27/spirit-of-mexico-with-an-aussie-twist Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are harnessing the versatility of agave to help produce an Australian agave spirit that represents a stepping stone to using it as a valuable sustainable and carbon-neutral fuel source. April 27 2023 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/27/spirit-of-mexico-with-an-aussie-twist /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/26/lithium-wheat-projects-receive-arc-funding The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has been awarded almost $2 million in Mid-Career Industry Fellowships scheme grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC). April 26 2023 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/26/lithium-wheat-projects-receive-arc-funding /newsroom/news/list/2022/02/08/new-research-puts-bugs-to-the-taste-test Researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are embarking on a new study to develop more accurate and consumer friendly descriptions for one of the most sustainable and high protein food sources on the planet, edible insects. February 08 2022 Kelly Brown /newsroom/news/list/2022/02/08/new-research-puts-bugs-to-the-taste-test /newsroom/news/list/2022/01/27/vines-strike-a-pose-for-the-new-viticanopy-app The ability to analyse multiple images at once, GPS capability to create maps of the spatial variability of canopy size, and Cloud storage, are just some of the new upgrades to VitiCanopy, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ-developed mobile app that helps grapegrowers manage their vineyards more effectively. January 27 2022 Kelly Brown /newsroom/news/list/2022/01/27/vines-strike-a-pose-for-the-new-viticanopy-app /newsroom/news/list/2021/09/01/durum-breeding-to-grow-in-commercial-sector Durum Breeding Australia (DBA) has announced that Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd (AGT) has been awarded the licence to take the durum breeding program forward. September 01 2021 David Ellis /newsroom/news/list/2021/09/01/durum-breeding-to-grow-in-commercial-sector /newsroom/news/list/2021/07/01/slowing-the-sugar-rush-to-yield-better-grapes One of the many challenges for grape growers posed by climate change is the accelerated rate at which grapes ripen in warmer climates, which can result in poor colour and aroma development. July 01 2021 Kelly Brown /newsroom/news/list/2021/07/01/slowing-the-sugar-rush-to-yield-better-grapes /newsroom/news/list/2021/02/04/burnside-bins-to-lead-in-understanding-food-waste ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are about to dive deep into green, red and yellow household bins in the City of Burnside to understand food waste behaviour through micro-auditing the contents and tracking seasonal variations. February 04 2021 Robyn Mills /newsroom/news/list/2021/02/04/burnside-bins-to-lead-in-understanding-food-waste /newsroom/news/list/2020/11/25/new-wheat-and-barley-genomes-will-help-feed-the-world An international research collaboration, including scientists from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Waite Research Institute, has unlocked new genetic variation in wheat and barley – a major boost for the global effort in breeding higher-yielding wheat and barley varieties. November 26 2020 Robyn Mills /newsroom/news/list/2020/11/25/new-wheat-and-barley-genomes-will-help-feed-the-world /newsroom/news/list/2020/11/13/exploring-the-origins-of-wine-regionality The ³ÉÈË´óƬ is bringing together experts from around the world in a two-day virtual conference to discuss the science that creates and defines regionality in wine. November 13 2020 Robyn Mills /newsroom/news/list/2020/11/13/exploring-the-origins-of-wine-regionality