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Members of the Food Values Research Group undertake a range of research projects that explore themes related to food, drink, and agriculture by utilising diverse disciplinary and interdisciplinary methodologies in the humanities and social sciences.

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Our group uses qualitative and other research approaches to understand how people make everyday food choices.

About

People

We are a diverse group of interdisciplinary researchers, working on a range of issues in food production and consumption.

People

Research

Our research looks broadly at the values people use to choose what food and beverages they buy and consume.

Research

Publications

Since the initiation of the Food Values Research Group, many articles have appeared in renowned publications.

Publications

 

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Research on farming motivations

Dr Emily Buddle, Lead Investigator for the Food Values Research Group, spoke to the Stock Journal about her research around farming motivations.

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South Australian perspectives on the potential use of mouse gene drives for pest management and conservation

Food Values Research Group student Ms Rebecca Paxton presented work-in-progress from her PhD dissertation (supervised by Prof Rachel Ankeny) in an invited talk to the Commonwealth Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR).

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Guidance Memo on gene editing and animal welfare

Researchers from the Food Values Research Group write Guidance Memo on gene editing and farm animal welfare.

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Festival Hellenika

Food Values Research Group convenor Prof Rachel Ankeny presents at Festival Hellenika.

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