CSIRO Plant Industry conducts research to promote profitable and sustainable agrifood, fibre and horticultural industries, develop new plant products and improve natural resource management.
This new book aims to renew enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle for those that have already taken the initiative, and motivate others to take the first step to a better lifestyle. Read about what's in Book 2.
Australasia’s major annual livestock industries’ science conference – Horizons in Livestock Sciences – will be held in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 28-30 October.
The Preventative Health Flagship and CSIRO Human Nutrition are partnering with the University of South Australia to undertake one of the most important surveys of children ever to be undertaken in Australia.
The Tasmanian ICT Centre is developing a world-class ICT research capacity and conducting innovative applied research in the areas of sensor networks, data management and robotics.
Researchers are analysing components that make up certain foods to determine precisely what chemical and physical effects they have when eaten. With CSIRO's expertise we will be able to tailor our diets for better health and to avoid some diseases.
Overeating and inactivity can be a direct cause of heart and bowel diseases, some cancers and diabetes. Positive lifestyle choices, such as healthy diet, adequate exercise and a good attitude, are the basis for improved health.
A snapshot of some of the external relationships which underpin the success of the Preventative Health National Research Flagship is presented in this video.This video provides an insight into some of the relationships which help us achieve our goal of improving the health and wellbeing of Australians through the prevention and early detection of chronic diseases. (7:00)
Dr Grant Brinkworth is an exercise/nutritional physiologist developing diet and exercise programs to improve the health and wellbeing in the community.
Australia is facing growing burdens imposed by obesity – particularly in the young. Along with obesity we are seeing dramatic increases in the incidence of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Dr Peter Clifton is leading the fight.
Four stories on CSIRO research into water flow interactions, fighting legume fungal diseases, improving Thai beef and health benefits from a new barley from Farming Ahead. (1 page)
The authors have made a huge contribution to the knowledge and understanding of domestic seafood species, creating an essential reference for anyone who deals with Australian seafood.
Antioxidants in foods are important for our health. Eating five to seven serves each day of fresh fruit and vegetables has been show to help protect against heart disease, some cancers and other diseases.
Nutrionists say lean red meat is not only a good source of protein and energy, but also has benefits in avoiding heart disease. They also note that overall consumption of animal fat however, should be reduced.
