What are the biggest contemporary threats to food security? How do global shocks affect supply chains? 

How will the Trump tariffs impact Australian and global food security? 

How can Australian research help bolster food security in other regions?  

In this episode, Alison Bentley and Dirk van der Kley join David Andrews to share insights into the current state of food security, contemporary threats, and the need for research and innovation to ensure sustainable food systems. 

Dr Alison Bentley is Deputy Director, Agriculture and Food at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). 

Dr Dirk van der Kley is a Research Fellow at the ANU National Security College (NSC). 

David Andrews is Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at NSC.  

TRANSCRIPT  

Show notes  

• NSC academic programs – find out more  
• The world is producing more food, but it is a mixed bag in terms of improving diets | Tom Campbell and Dirk van der Kley 
• Future (bio)made in Australia? | Dirk van der Kley, Dan Santos, Dan Pavlich 
• Genes and geopolitics 

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