Scientists map the potential for natural forest regrowth to capture carbon
A major new study that maps potential above ground carbon accumulation rates for forest regrowth across the globe has been published in the journal Nature.
Year: 2020
Prominent wheat breeder presented Farrer Memorial Medal
The 2020 Farrer Memorial Medal has been awarded to Dr Lindsay O’Brien for his valuable contribution to wheat breeding and cereal chemistry research that has improved Australia’s cereal production.
Path to carbon neutral red meat on menu at ICMJ webinar
The practical steps available to the red meat industry to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 (CN30) will be laid out at the next Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association (ICMJ) webinar on September 30 2020.
GRDC co-invests in Soil CRC calcareous soils project
The Soil Cooperative Research Centre (Soil CRC) has announced a $4 million project with co-investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to investigate innovative solutions for low crop performance on highly calcareous soils.
Hacking the way to improving our honey industry
Entrepreneurs, scientists, bee keepers and university students will be putting their creative marketing and problem solving skills forward at the 2020 Honey Bee Hackathon.
Plant virus detection improves, protecting Victorian borders
Agriculture Victoria is in the trial stages of developing an Australian-first method to improve plant virus detection.
‘Extraordinary efforts’ needed to stem the tide of plastic pollution
At least one billion people worldwide would be needed to take part in a global clean-up to reduce plastic waste.
Scent training honeybees could boost crop pollination
If you want a dog to hunt something down, it helps to let them sniff an item to pick up the scent. Now researchers have found that honeybees might work in a similar way.
Research shows potential of gene editing in barley
An international team of plant scientists have shown the potential to rapidly improve the quality of barley grain through a genetic tool known as CRISPR or gene editing.
Weevils spell trouble for Paterson’s curse
Local producers could save money and boost weed control this spring by checking Paterson’s curse plants for insect damage before they spray weeds, according to NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS).
Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition
FAO unveiled its new Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition in and around the cities in a post COVID-19 era. The launch took place at a high-level virtual event entitled “Green Cities to Build Back…
Field days to explore high rainfall crop potential
Grain growers keen to find out how they can boost their profitability in high rainfall areas are invited to attend field days being held in the Esperance and Albany port zones.