Australians are good at producing beef and should continue to do so. Adding a focus on alternative protein, setting our sights early on taking advantage of our agricultural science and supporting it with significant investment to develop the products, services and supply chains will enable Australia to get ahead of the curve of opportunity.More than 12 per cent of the Australian population are already vegetarians. The global alternative protein market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.5 per cent from 2019 to reach US$17.9 billion by 2025. www.innovationaus.com/australia-must-tap-plant-based-meat-boom/
Uniited Cellars in Sydney has come up with a new way to celebrate Valentine's Day- a rose wine tasting event the evening before.The tasting showcased 40 wines from around the world on 5 separate tables, including rose champagnes up to $120 a bottle- quite a treat!
The NSW Health department has announced it has produced two full genome sequences for the coronavirus, based on extensive tests of the remaining isolated patient at Westmead hospital. Researchers have been able to isolate the virus and study eight variants, to produce two full genome sequences. The results will be shared with the WHO which will aid efforts in developing a vaccinewww.sbs.com.au/news/nsw-doctors-map-coronavirus-genome-sequence-in-research-breakthrough
Facebook has released a new privacy feature called Off-Facebook Activity. The tool lets you see and control data that apps and websites share with Facebook.Click Settings at the top right of Facebook on your personal page. Click Your Facebook Information at the left column then Off- Facebook Activity to review. With the new privacy feature, you can clear the history of apps and websites that have shared your data. Facebook knows the articles users read online and can learn a lot about you from this data. They also know every time you open a site with the Facebook app.
