The University of Queensland

A Deadly Solution: Towards an Indigenous-led Bush Food Industry (2022–2027)

Abstract:

Native bushfood and ornamental plants are a significant part of Indigenous biocultural heritage, yet few products are marketed by Indigenous businesses. This research aims to enable Indigenous businesses from bushfoods and native ornamental plants endemic to the Custodial Lands of four Traditional Owner partners. The Project will investigate new technologies for horticultural and food products, product traceability, and transparent and secure information flows. The expected project outcomes are: bushfood and ornamental plants developed for innovative value chains and business tools. Key expected benefits are: sustainable, profitable Indigenous industries, and revitalisation of Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous biocultural heritage.

Grant type:

ARC Discovery Indigenous

Researchers:

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  Professor Susanne Schmidt

  Professor
  

  School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability

  Faculty of Science

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  Professor Bronwyn Fredericks

  Deputy Vice-Chancellor (IE)
  

  Office of the Vice-Chancellor

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  Dr Robyn Cave

  Lecturer in Horticulture
  

  School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability

  Faculty of Science

Funded by:

Australian Research Council