Institute for Future Farming Systems

The Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS) is a world-leader in agricultural research and innovation.
CQUniversity’s Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS) is a world leader in research which delivers practical solutions which are bolstering the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of the northern Australia agricultural sector.
With expertise in precision livestock, agricultural education and extension, precision horticulture, precision cropping systems, non-invasive sensors, and agricultural microbial genomics, the IFFS team is committed to working in collaboration with industry to ensure our research addresses the challenges faced by those growing our food and fibre to deliver impact for industry.
With a vast network of industry connections, IFFS researchers work within the regional communities across Queensland especially in the regions surrounding Rockhampton, Emerald and Bundaberg.

The Institute has six research clusters:

  • Agricultural Education and Extension
  • Agricultural Microbial Genomics
  • Non-Invasive Sensor Technologies
  • Precision Cropping Systems
  • Precision Horticulture
  • Precision Livestock Management
Agriculture science research at the Institute for Future Farming Systems

The IFFS team is made up of researchers, higher degree students and professional staff, all with expertise in the major agricultural science discipline fields and a commitment to delivering impact for industry. Click on the names below for more information.

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