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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:

  • Dr Marlize Bekker

    Senior Lecturer
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Susanne Schmidt

    Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Horticultur
    Centre for Horticultural Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

  • Professor Bronwyn Fredericks

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous
    Office of the Vice-Chancellor

  • Dr Robyn Cave

    Lecturer in Horticulture
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Lecturer in Horticulture
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council