Safe-guarding seed at the Australian Grains Genebank
Improving and developing new pulse varieties is dependent on seed imported from around the world.
Year: 2021
New research to reveal true cost of harvest losses to growers
Research is under way in Western Australia to measure the magnitude of grain and profit lost during harvest.
Soil science challenge grants open
Up to $20 million in Australian Government grants is available for innovative research that addresses priority knowledge gaps in soil health and soil management as a part of the ‘Soil Science Challenge’.
GRDC to invest $25m in next frontier for grains research
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is planning to invest in the order of $25 million in an innovative, new analytics investment platform.
Lincoln University scientists develop game changing greenhouse gas emission reduction technology
Renowned Lincoln University scientists, Emeritus Professor Keith Cameron and Professor Hong Di, have delivered another breakthrough technology with an immediate benefit for the dairy farming sector to combat global climate change.
New Research Hub protecting Australian crops
A new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub aims to develop and commercialise an innovative alternative to chemical fungicides, addressing industry challenges of fungicide resistance, chemical residues in food and environmental harm.
Diving into water research to make a splash for the top end
A new project to bolster water sustainability in northern Australia is about to start, gathering the insights Northern Territory producers need for greater crop yields while reducing water usage.
Charles Sturt’s Agriculture, Water and Environment Institute to drive wine and grape research
Charles Sturt University’s commitment to research and support of the Australian grape and wine industry is set to be bolstered with the establishment of the Agriculture, Water and Environment (AWE) Institute.
Survey seeks views of grape growers and winemakers
Researchers from the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre are keen to hear from grape growers and winemakers on management practices that effect grape composition and minimise acid amelioration costs.
Increasing virus epidemics threaten Australia’s cereal and oilseed crops
A researcher from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has led a comprehensive review of virus disease research in Australia’s cereal and oilseed crops since the 1950s.
Research targets high value meat and wool markets
Research is helping Merino producers diversify their business to meet consumer demands, improve wool production and quality whilst delivering premium value lamb cuts.
Fishery status reports released
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has found that fish stocks in Australian Government solely managed fisheries are not subject to overfishing.