{"id":1410,"date":"2026-04-29T12:04:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/1410\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:04:32","slug":"new-2-million-plant-science-boost-targets-stronger-crops-and-higher-yields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/1410\/","title":{"rendered":"New $2 million plant science boost targets stronger crops and higher yields"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/glamadelaide.com.au\/new-2-million-plant-science-boost-targets-stronger-crops-and-higher-yields\/&amp;t=New $2 million plant science boost targets stronger crops and higher yields', 'facebookShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share on Facebook\"><\/p>\n<p>Share<\/p>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=New $2 million plant science boost targets stronger crops and higher yields -&amp;url=https:\/\/glamadelaide.com.au\/new-2-million-plant-science-boost-targets-stronger-crops-and-higher-yields\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Tweet This Post\"><\/p>\n<p>Tweet<\/p>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"whatsapp:\/\/send?text=New $2 million plant science boost targets stronger crops and higher yields https:\/\/glamadelaide.com.au\/new-2-million-plant-science-boost-targets-stronger-crops-and-higher-yields\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/p>\n<p>Share<\/p>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/glamadelaide.com.au\/new-2-million-plant-science-boost-targets-stronger-crops-and-higher-yields\/&amp;media=https:\/\/glamadelaide.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/s-farming-agriculture-plant-technology-1000x600.jpg&amp;description=New $2 million plant science boost targets stronger crops and higher yields', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;\" title=\"Pin This Post\"><\/p>\n<p>Share<\/p>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/glamadelaide.com.au\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>Email<\/p>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/glamadelaide.com.au\/new-2-million-plant-science-boost-targets-stronger-crops-and-higher-yields\/#respond\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>South Australia\u2019s next generation of crops, foods and plant-based products is set to get a major research boost, with a new $2 million government-backed plant synthetic biology capability to be established at Adelaide University\u2019s Waite Campus.<\/p>\n<p>The investment will help create a new Adelaide node of Plant SynBio Australia at the Waite Research Precinct, strengthening South Australia\u2019s role in national agricultural innovation and giving researchers, industry and startups greater access to advanced plant science infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The funding includes a $500,000 grant through the 2025 South Australian NCRIS Step-Change Co-Investment Program, adding to a $1.5 million investment made in 2024. Together, the funding will support a new world-class facility focused on improving key crops, building resilience in agriculture and accelerating new plant-based products.<\/p>\n<p>The Adelaide facility will work across major crops including wheat, barley, canola and rice, while also supporting innovation in horticulture and emerging plant-based products such as vaccines, pharmaceuticals and next-generation foods.<\/p>\n<p>For South Australia\u2019s farming sector, the investment is aimed at helping producers respond to some of the biggest challenges facing agriculture, including drought, disease and climate change. By backing research that can lead to stronger, more resilient crops, the facility is expected to support higher yields, stronger exports and new opportunities across regional economies.<\/p>\n<p>Minister for State Development Chris Picton said, \u201cSynthetic biology is a major global opportunity, and South Australia has the research excellence, industry base and plant research infrastructure to play a meaningful role in its growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis investment will help back the expertise and facilities needed to solve real-world challenges, from climate and disease-resilient crops to new opportunities in sustainable bio-manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new Adelaide node will help attract talent, support startups, build industry partnerships and strengthen South Australia\u2019s competitiveness in nationally significant research.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven said, \u201cThis new facility will give researchers and industry the capability to translate research into practical applications for South Australia\u2019s agriculture and bio-manufacturing sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important we continue to support our farmers by giving them access to the latest innovations. This will ensure their crops are more resilient to the changing environmental challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf our state\u2019s farmers can improve their yields, this increases our exports, creates more jobs and helps grow our economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The new node will build on South Australia\u2019s existing strengths in plant science and further cement the Waite Research Precinct as one of Australia\u2019s leading agricultural research hubs.<\/p>\n<p>Adelaide University Pro Vice Chancellor, Research Services and Infrastructure, Professor Michael Goodsite, said, \u201cThe establishment of Plant SynBio at the Waite Research Precinct strengthens our ability to deliver cutting-edge scientific discoveries with real-world applications.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe node, and the national Plant SynBio network, creates a powerful platform for collaboration, connecting researchers, industry and government to accelerate innovation in plant synthetic biology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Node Director Professor Matthew Gilliham said, \u201cOur node brings together advanced infrastructure and technical expertise to accelerate plant-based innovation,\u201d Professor Gilliham said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can provide partners with access to the full synthetic biology cycle, from molecular design and genetic editing through to transformation and field validation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since 2007, the South Australian Government has committed $73.1 million to support 16 South Australian NCRIS facilities, leveraging $146.7 million from the Australian Government and $61.6 million from host institutions.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tA5piN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Share Tweet Share Share Email South Australia\u2019s next generation of crops, foods and plant-based products is set to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1411,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[395,2303],"class_list":["post-1410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-adelaide","tag-adelaide","tag-farming"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}