Research that secures the future
The Food Futures Institute is working to improve the accessibility and availability of sufficient, safe, sustainably-produced and nutritious food.
Crop and Food Innovation
Working to keep Australian farmers competitive in the world marketplace.
Animal Production and Health
Working across the value chain to support the production of meat, milk
Sustainable Farming Systems
Working to increase farm productivity without further degrading water,
70% more food is needed to feed 9.5 billion people by 2050
We work to improve quality and yield through ecologically sound, economically viable, humane and ethical approaches. Our strengths in production are supported by Murdoch’s recognised excellence in biotechnology, and the only School of Veterinary Medicine in Western Australia.
Excellence in research
Our team draws on decades of academic and industry experience to deliver focused, translational research that addresses some of our most pressing food-related challenges.
Discover our research
Our people
FFI is led by Pro Vice Chancellor Prof Peter Davies. He has published highly-cited papers in Nature and leads our multidisciplinary teams tackling global food and energy challenges.
Meet our researchers
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