May 2019 : Research for Agriculture

Joint venture for research, innovation & collaboration

The launch of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC) in Mildura, a joint venture between La Trobe University, the University of Melbourne and SuniTAFE, marks the beginning of a new commitment to research, innovation and collaboration for the Mallee region.

May 29, 2019

environment, water

Honey and money

Bee venom that can be used for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and research into dementia, HIV and arthritis can now be easily and profitably harvested thanks to a University of Queensland student’s invention.

May 29, 2019

Biosecurity manual helps cherry growers access markets

A new version of the biosecurity manual for cherry growers is now available from Farm Biosecurity.

May 29, 2019

biosecurity, horticulture

Bayer Animal Health und Nutreco arbeiten zusammen, um neuartige Technologien und Anwendungen für die Gesundheit und Ernährung von Tieren voranzutreiben. Von links nach rechts: · Dr. John Doelman, Dairy Research Lead, Trouw Nutrition · Dr. Javier Martín-Tereso, Manager Ruminant Research, Trouw Nutrition · Dr. Stephan Groeger, Dairy Innovation, Bayer Animal Health · Dr. Christina Mertens, Head of Dairy Innovation and Science Intelligence, Bayer Animal Health · Mr. Eduardo Pontes, Dairy Innovation, Bayer Animal Health · Mr. Tim Hickman, Global Director Ruminants, Trouw Nutrition · Mr. Rinse Boersma, Head of Dairy Species Marketing, Bayer Animal Health · Dr. Thomas Ilg, Head of Pharmacology I, Bayer Animal Health ----------- Bayer Animal Health and Nutreco collaborate to drive novel technologies and applications for animal health and nutrition. From left to right: · Dr. John Doelman, Dairy Research Lead, Trouw Nutrition · Dr. Javier Martín-Tereso, Manager Ruminant Research, Trouw Nutrition · Dr. Stephan Groeger, Dairy Innovation, Bayer Animal Health · Dr. Christina Mertens, Head of Dairy Innovation and Science Intelligence, Bayer Animal Health · Mr. Eduardo Pontes, Dairy Innovation, Bayer Animal Health · Mr. Tim Hickman, Global Director Ruminants, Trouw Nutrition · Mr. Rinse Boersma, Head of Dairy Species Marketing, Bayer Animal Health · Dr. Thomas Ilg, Head of Pharmacology I, Bayer Animal Health

Collaboration for animal health and nutrition

Bayer Animal Health GmbH and Nutreco have signed a global research and development collaboration agreement to drive the development of novel technologies and applications for the animal health and animal nutrition industries.

May 29, 2019

livestock

International accolade for photobiologist

Professor Janet Bornman (pictured), a Murdoch University researcher, has won a prestigious international award for her research into the ways solar radiation affects life on Earth, including global food security, sustainable development and climate change.

May 29, 2019

climate

Opportunities for cattle grazing canola

Research through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation is providing information for livestock producers to make the most of grazing beef cattle on canola crops.

May 29, 2019

crops, livestock

Agtech the answer to future grain sorghum development

Australian broadacre farmers are set to benefit from increasing development and investment in grain sorghum focused Agtech.

May 29, 2019

crops

Next gen of agriculture leaders

Agricultural research scholarships are open to the next generation of farmers looking to unearth innovative practices and cultivate the global networks they need to drive change in their businesses.

May 29, 2019

agribusiness

Long spined sea urchin barren. Credit - John Keane, IMAS

Public-powered science: Curious Climate Tasmania to answer big questions

Over the next two weeks, Tasmanians can have their most pressing climate change questions answered through a new collaborative science and journalism initiative called Curious Climate Tasmania.

May 29, 2019

Karl Schilg – Southern Region Sales Manager

New Pacific Seeds varieties mark strong start to canola season

New canola varieties and herbicide technologies supplied by market-leading seed producer, Pacific Seeds are expected to help canola growers across Australia this season.

May 28, 2019

crops

New $2.6m seed processing line to double Pacific Seeds output

Industry leader Pacific Seeds has begun the process of installing a new $2.6 million seed processing line, which has the capacity to double throughput of multiple varieties of seed and significantly improve the plant’s efficiency.

May 28, 2019

agribusiness

NZ snapper at Sydney Fish Market. Credit Reg Watson

More fishing vessels chasing fewer fish, new study finds

A new analysis of global fishing data has found the world’s fishing fleet doubled in size over the 65 years to 2015 but for the amount of effort expended the catch fell more than 80 per cent.

May 28, 2019

agribusiness, fisheries