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.
Year: 2021
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.
Masterclass provides skills for strategic business growth
The University of Tasmania’s Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness: Masterclass in Horticultural Business offers participants immersive study that will ultimately make them a better businessperson.
Managing feral animals can help Australia’s transition to net zero emissions
Effective management of feral animals can play a part in achieving net zero emissions in Australia by 2050, according to Andreas Glanznig, CEO of the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.
Dairy Masterclass takes careers to next level
The next generation of Australian dairy farm managers will be able to take their careers to the next level with the Masterclass in Dairy Farm Management.
Do you have the next biosecurity bright idea?
Bright ideas are wanted as the Biosecurity Innovation Program is open for expressions of interest.
Egg farmers show agriculture’s sunny side
World Egg Day is an opportunity to celebrate the significant role Australia’s egg farmers play in agriculture and our way of life.
Growers to check their chickpeas for Ascochyta Blight
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are encouraging chickpea growers to check for Ascochyta Blight, with wet seasons and rising temperatures a contributor to high disease load in some crops.
Fast-forward breeding and rapid delivery systems for food security
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has collaborated with international researchers to develop a roadmap to fast-forward breeding for accelerated crop improvement and rapid delivery systems, which will lead to a food-secure world.
Setting up for success through a lifetime ewe management course
Sheep producers in the Western region are being encouraged to join a small group of like-minded farmers in their local area to participate in a Lifetime Ewe Management course, something that Western Local Land Services is now accredited to deliver.
Grain size discovery boosts sorghum potential
Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic the value and versatility of one of the world’s top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum.
TIA program preparing next generation of ag professionals
A partnership program for the development of early-career agricultural extension professionals has left its participants not only better prepared to work within the agriculture industry, but better prepared for life.