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The decline of woodland birds in the Mt Lofty Ranges

Woodland Bird

The number of woodland birds in the Mt Lofty Ranges has dropped by 45% since 2001, with 38 of 65 of monitored species in decline. In world’s best practice research conducted by GFAR’s Associate Professor Patrick O’Connor and team, analysis on 20 years of bird monitoring data provides incredibly important insights into how bird populations have been impacted by the slow degradation of woodland habitats.

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Hear how Sharleen Wang traded one career for another and found her feet in Agribusiness

Sharleen Wang

The journey to an international career in trade and agribusiness was not linear for Master of Global Food and Agribusiness graduate Sharleen Wang.

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Recent Publications

publications

Here are some of the most recent publications produced by the team at The Centre for Global Foods and Resources and our colleagues. GFAR team members are listed in bold type.

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Unlocking the potential of Cambodia’s agricultural system with graduate Sothea Sao

Sothea Sao

Unlocking the potential of Cambodia’s agricultural system with graduate Sothea Sao

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Strengthening small-scale agricultural exports to China: Evaluation of two innovative marketing channels

Vinyard

China is Australia’s top market for agricultural exports, yet benefits to small exporters have been limited. This project explores two innovative marketing channels to help small exporters: agritourism and corporate gifting. It will rigorously evaluate the potential impacts of agritourism and corporate gifting on small-scale exports to China, and the effectiveness of established and emerging Chinese e-commerce platforms facilitating these exports.

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We welcome GFAR’s newest PhD student, Louise Capel

Louise Capel

Louise Capel has joined GFAR to undertake a PhD under the supervision of Professor Sarah Wheeler and Dr Alec Zuo. Louise studied agricultural economics at the University of Sydney before relocating to Europe where she has lived for the past 12 years.

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How Alumni Claire Adams turned her passion into a career

Claire Adams

Alumni Claire Adams has always had an interest in agriculture and how it is integrated in business. Now working in the industry she loves, Claire reflects on her studies and experiences as part of the Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business program.

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IndoDairy online seminar series #4

Seminar 4 guest speakers

How to establish a focus farm.

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Meet Global Food and Agricultural Business Alumni Manoj Kumar

Manoj Kumar

Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business graduate Manoj Kumar, reflects on his favourite experiences whilst studying at the University of Adelaide.

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IndoDairy online seminar series #3

Seminar 3 guest speakers

Improving milk quality at farm level.

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