Transformational Agricultural Systems (TAS) Program Lead Yvette Everingham was invited to present on the work the hub is doing and how it aligns with the National Agricultural Innovation Agenda at the recent launch of Australia’s Cooperative Research Centre for Solving Antimicrobial Resistance in Agribusiness, Food and Environments (SAAFE) in Adelaide.

SAAFE will address the impacts of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on Australia’s agribusinesses, conducting research aligned with Australia’s National AMR Strategy. AMR is internationally recognized as a global crisis, projected to cost the global economy US$100 trillion and cause 10 million deaths p.a. by 2050. AMR is a critical challenge for food and agribusinesses as they rely on effective antimicrobials to treat disease and illness. AMR threatens animal health and welfare, sector productivity, food security, export markets access, and the environment. SAAFE will improve the monitoring of AMR risks, develop new treatment solutions, and provide actionable insights for all industry stakeholders