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The Agri-Food Research Network

The Agri-Food Research Network is a forum for Australian and New Zealand social scientists researching the economic, cultural, social and environmental implications of agricultural and food systems. Since its establishment in 1992 it has convened regular annual research conferences and facilitated the publication of research for the following purposes:

  • to promote innovative and inter-disciplinary research on agri-food issues;

  • to encourage debate, information exchange and collaboration between researchers based in universities and other organisations;

  • to provide a supportive site for nurturing post-graduate students and early-career researchers studying agri-food issues;

  • to engage with policy-makers and agri-food professionals. 

Conferences and publications

Since 1992 the Network has convened annual conferences for the presentation of current research. Several publications are available that contain research papers presented at Agri-Food Research Network conferences. For information, click here.

International Journal of Sociology of Agriculture and Food, the official journal of the International Sociological Association Research Committee on Agriculture and Food, is currently edited and published by Agri-Food Research Network members. Click here for the Journal's website. 

In recent years Network members have published a number of books on agricultural and food issues. Click here for details.  

Coming Events

 

Agri-food XII was held on 6-8 July 2005 at Rockhampton, Queensland

Agri-Food XIII was held at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand in November 2006.

Agri-Food XIV will be held at the University of Queensland in November 2007. Click here for more details.

 Membership

The Agri-Food Research Network does not have formal membership. If you would like to participate in the Network, please contact the convener.

Links

The following links may be of interest to agriculture and food researchers.

 

International Sociological Association Research Committee 40 (Food & Agriculture)

Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society

Institute of Australian Geographers

Centre for the Study of Agriculture, Food & Environment (University of Otago)

Centre for Rural Social Research (Charles Sturt University)

Institute for Sustainable Regional Development (Central Queensland University)

Agribusiness Accountability Initiative (US)

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Australia

National food industry Strategy (Australia)

Bureau of Rural Sciences (Australia)

La Via Campesina

International Union of Foodworkers

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, statistical database

Agribusiness Association of Australasia

 

Convenor: Bill Pritchard

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