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The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is a world leading research institute formed from the combined scientific expertise of researchers from The University of Queensland, which is ranked in the top 10 agricultural research institutions globally, and the Queensland Government. QAAFI is comprised of three inter-related research centres in plants, animals and food, with a focus on the challenges facing the tropical and sub-tropical food systems and agribusiness sectors.
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CQUniversity Australia’s agriculture research program is built on a unique power of place, allowing researchers to work closely with primary producers in tropical and subtropical regions including Bundaberg (Australia’s largest vegetable producing region) and Rockhampton (Australia’s beef capital). Through its Institute for Future Farming Systems, CQUniversity is making a major contribution to the development of agriculture in northern Australia with industry-focussed research in the fields of precision livestock management, precision horticulture, and non-invasive agricultural assessment technology.
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James Cook University (JCU) is a world class, research-intensive institution providing discoveries and education experiences that make a difference in the global tropics. JCU is focused on the unprecedented challenges facing the tropics due to increasing population, and wealth, and an associated demand for high quality agriculture and seafood production.
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QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a real-world focus. We are one of the nation’s fastest growing research universities and QUT’s Centre for Tropical Crops and Biocommodities is a world leader in tropical agriculture research and development. Our research helps feed the world through innovative approaches in plant biotechnology and genomics, and grows the bioeconomy by developing technologies to transform waste into biofuels and bioproducts. Our crop specialisations include bananas, chickpeas, mungbeans and sugarcane.
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USQ research delivers applied, practical and profitable solutions that strengthen agricultural productivity and address environmental management challenges in Australia and around the world. USQ is a major contributor to the productivity of Australia’s farms. We work closely with farmers, industry and government agencies to understand their challenges and opportunities and to develop innovative solutions. For more information, visit
www.usq.edu.au/research.
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Founded in 1999 with the vision of using genomics to benefit mankind, BGI has become the largest genomics organisation in the world. BGI’s goal is to make state-of-the-art genomics highly accessible to the global research community and industries. BGI is devoted to establishing sustainable agricultural industry and guarding food security through innovations in resource conservation, agricultural breeding, precision nutrition and ecological agriculture.
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The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) mission is to achieve more productive and sustainable agricultural systems for the benefit of developing countries and Australia. ACIAR broker partnerships and invests in research to reduce poverty, increase food security, build capacity, and improve the lives of people in 36 countries across the Indo-Pacific region.
ACIAR is recognised as a world leader in generating, applying and sharing new knowledge to meet the challenges facing developing countries. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most.
TropAg2017 looks forward to partnering with key sponsors and exhibitors in the lead up to and during the conference. A range of packages have been developed to ensure maximum exposure to conference delegates and benefit to our sponsors.
Why sponsor and/or exhibit at TropAg2017?
- Sponsoring and/or exhibiting provides an excellent opportunity to promote your company, to support your brands and to maintain a high profile among delegates before, during and after the Conference.
- Conference delegates are keen to improve their knowledge. Aligning your company with this powerful educational experience demonstrates your commitment to assisting attendee development at a very personal level.
- Your representatives will network informally with delegates from around Australia and overseas.
- Your company will benefit significantly from exposure to an interested, relevant and influential audience in an informal yet informative environment away from the competition of everyday distractions.
For enquiries regarding sponsorship opportunities or booking of an exhibition space, please contact the conference secretariat, Expert Events on TropAg2017@expertevents.com.au or phone +61 7 3848 2100.
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