Explainer: What is LISAF?

La Trobe Live

The new institute is focussing research on all aspects of the 'paddock to gut' cycle.

The La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF) has been established, with an eye looking into the world of protected cropping. Owen Watts delves into LISAF and how it is contributing to Australia’s fastest growing food-producing sector.

LISAF director Professor Tony Bacic was interviewed by presenters Ross Papadakis and Emily Mattocks on episode two of The Ag. Click here to watch the interview.

Credits:

Presenter: Owen Watts

Editor: Jack Halpin

Script Writer: Mack Henderson

Researcher: Jackson MacDonald

Agriculture, farming, food, La Trobe, LISAF, Owen Watts, sustainability, the ag

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