Australia’s Cooperative Research Centre for Solving Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Agribusiness, Food and Environments (SAAFE) brings together forward-thinking industries with leading research organisations and government agencies to tackle AMR using a coordinated and cross-sectoral approach.

Together, we are committed to protecting Australia’s food and agribusiness industries, and the environments in which they operate, from the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Working with partner organisations that represent diverse areas ranging from viticulture, aquaculture and horticulture, to the water, organic waste, stockfeed and animal industries, SAAFE will, by 2033, invest more than $150M into collaborative research to mitigate AMR, helping partners develop, share and implement solutions.

"SAAFE aims to tackle AMR at source across a diverse and complex range of systems and environments."

Our work is underpinned by a One Health approach which recognises the interconnection between people, animals, plants and their shared environments. This One Health approach to AMR sees coordinated action across all sectors where antimicrobials are used.

Australian food and agriculture have a reputation worldwide for premium quality, safety and sustainability. SAAFE will facilitate best practice AMR stewardship in the agribusiness, food and environmental sectors. This will help Australia secure and diversify export markets and strengthen biosecurity. It will also protect human health.