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Step mum study aims for better heifer health

Could having a step mum lead to a less-stressed life for dairy calves?
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More countries accepting the environment must take centre stage

Research shows an increasing number of countries are publishing ecosystem accounts, helping to embed nature in economic and financial decisions.
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Research finds Australian wattle seeds have a ‘fire gauge’ and a ‘rain gauge’

Associate Professor Geoff Burrows has discovered the seed coat of Australian wattles has two functions: firstly, to sense when a fire has occurred, and secondly, to determine when enough rain has fallen to allow for successful regeneration.
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Soil & Land

Deep ripping goes deeper for improved yields

Trials of deep ripping to greater than 450 mm revealed a potential cumulative return on investment of $1 to $29 per hectare over four years by reducing soil strength.
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Research

Slow and sticky snail study to benefit agriculture

A USC PhD student is looking for clues in snail mucus trails to find out how the small invertebrates communicate with each other.
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Collaborative weed control has the potential to de Collaborative weed control has the potential to deliver a ‘better return on investment and be more effective’ for all land users, according to initial results from an innovative new project led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investigating the social and economic impact of area wide weed management. Head to our website (link in bio) for more info. Image courtesy of GRDC.
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