What the facility does
Offers sustainable alternative food production systems to reduce organic waste and improve efficiency at commercially viable scales.
Areas of expertise
The Centre for Sustainable Food Production (CSFP) supports industry partners in developing innovative technologies across four core pillars:
- Aerobic bioreactor technology: Convert manure and other wastes into highly efficient, soluble fertilizers.
- Fertigation technology: Optimize the delivery of soluble fertilizers through advanced fertigation systems.
- Biopesticide technology: Enhance organic crop production through improved pest management using biopesticides.
- Vertical aquaponics technology: Maximize greenhouse productivity through vertically integrated aquaponic systems.
Research services
- Applied research
- Consulting
- Testing and validation
- System design
- System scaling and benchmarking
- Process optimization
- Comparative analysis for new products
- Market analysis
- Product development and support
- Product testing and other technical services
- Training and education
Sectors of application
- Agriculture, animal science and food
- Clean technology
- Education
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Fisheries and aquaculture
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized Lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse Lab | Thermo Scientific iCAP RQ ICP-MS | Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy. Determination of trace elements in liquids and solids. |
| Greenhouse Lab | Thermo Scientific GalleryTM Multi-Functional Analyzer | Determination of nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur and boron in liquids and organic solids |
| Greenhouse Lab | Hoskin Scientific Plant Stress Testing System | Testing plant stress in vivo |