Strategic Partner:
Adelaide University

Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Time: 09:00 - 10:30
Venue: QT Perth, Murray Room

Chair: Julian Taylor

Summary

Hear about research, activities and emerging opportunities from the Adelaide University AAGI node.

Agenda

TIME SESSION
09:00 - 09:15 AAGI-AU Welcome & Overview 2026
Julian Taylor
09:15 - 09:30 Analysis of the National Variety Trials
Nick Lambert
09:30 - 09:45 AAGI-AU analytics for breeding and pre-breeding investments
Huanhuan Zhao
09:45 - 10:00 National Industry Training Program: Building statistical and analytical capacity across the Australian grains industry
Sharon Nielsen
10:00 - 10:15 Grounded AI assistants for the grains industry: from knowledge to analytics and AI roadmaps
Stefan Podgorski
10:15 - 10:30 Integrating mathematical models and field data for improved predictions of pest outbreaks
Susan Nabifwo & Thilina Withanage