Barry Pogson.
Barry Pogson. A new research centre based at The Australian National University (ANU) will train the next generation of scientists to develop more resilient crops and significantly grow Australia's agricultural sector. The Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Accelerated Future Crop Development is one of 16 new projects designed to tackle key global challenges in areas like energy, agriculture and biomedicine. The ANU-based centre will be led by Professor Barry Pogson, with $5 million in funding coming from the ARC. Another approximate $5 million will come from research and industry partners. "This centre will be internationally transformational in accelerating genetic improvement in crops," Professor Pogson said. "It will create a new generation of leaders focused on both the advanced technology needed to achieve this, and the socio-economic issues involved. "Their work will lead to high-value and more resilient crops, better equipped to deal with our harsh environment." Professor Pogson says this type of research should be a top priority for Australia.
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