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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

CSIRO's core areas of impact

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Agriculture may be an ancient activity, but in countries like Australia it's an increasingly hi-tech business. CSIRO is developing exciting new animal products, technologies and production systems.

CSIRO is developing new and improved animal products including milk with enhanced protein levels.
 

CSIRO is developing improved breeds, feeds, and health and environmental management systems to support the sustainable growth of Australian aquaculture.

Checking an Atlantic salmon for amoebic gill disease.
 

CSIRO researches a variety of horticultural and broad acre crops to improve profitability and sustainability along the entire production chain.

People in wheat field.
 

CSIRO researches farm management including crops, pastures and livestock to improve profitability and sustainability along the entire production chain.

Sheep in a paddock.
 

CSIRO works across all stages of food production: from growing produce, packaging, transporting, processing and developing novel food products.

Different types of cereals and grains.
 

Sustainability is the overriding theme in our forest research, which seeks a balance between commercial activity and conservation.

A stand of tall pines with a clearing in the foreground
 

CSIRO is breeding new pasture varieties and developing better pasture management techniques to improve production and farm health.

Sheep at pasture.
 

CSIRO research is providing the knowledge and tools for the sustainable management of Australia’s soils and landscapes, ensuring profitability while minimising environmental impacts.

Ploughed soil with a cane crop growing behind it