Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How is Australia tackling drought, pests and viruses to secure its food future? From GMO crops to zero waste farming, see how scientists and farmers are fighting back. Stream more documentaries now on ABC iview: ab.co/ABCScienceDocos

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:30 40% Of Australia’s Potatoes Come From Here
08:50 Can You Make Wine Without Pesticide?
13:00 CRISPR: Fighting Farm Diseases With Gene Editing
15:20 How Gene Editing Actually Works
19:35 The Oyster Virus That’s 98% Fatal
30:00 What Do ‘Ugly’ Potatoes Go?
35:14 Are You Are Super Taster? Take The Test
40:30 Growing Crops Without Rain
49:45 Reset Your Cravings In Just 2 Weeks
52:50 Transforming Farm Waste Into New Foods

Watch Part 1 here 👉 youtu.be/g2vXHBsqeio?si=ZKCmckZKpDvisWDR

This Catalyst documentary was first broadcast in 2018 by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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