Ammar Abdul Aziz: Associate Professor

Ammar Abdul Aziz is an Associate Professor with School of Agriculture and Food Sciences at the University of Queensland.

Ammar possesses over eight years of experience as an agropreneur in Malaysia. His deep passion for teaching and research in agribusiness fuels his drive to foster innovation and development within the sector. His research, with a primary focus on Asia, addresses the unique agricultural challenges of the region. Ammar leads interdisciplinary, industry-linked projects covering a variety of crops such as maize, chilli, rubber, rice, and mango. His work highlights the critical need for sustainable, adaptable, and economically beneficial practices, particularly within smallholder production systems. 

At the core of Ammar’s research is the creation of sustainable agribusiness models for smallholder farmers, who frequently face challenges such as limited education, scarce resources, and the impacts of climate change. His research areas include: 

1. Food Systems Research: Adopting a whole-of-system approach to exploring food value chains to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and equity. 
2. Smallholder Production Systems: Investigating the dynamics, resilience, and economic impact of smallholder farming. 
3. Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis: Utilising advanced technologies to understand land use and resource management in agriculture. 

Ammar is committed to positively influencing agribusiness in developing countries, aiming to bolster community resilience against economic and environmental challenges. His approach integrates innovation, technology, financial and risk management, and general management practices to improve sustainability and livelihoods. 

Ammar is a member of the Research Advisory Group for Food System Horizons.

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