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Safe-guarding seed at the Australian Grains Genebank

Improving and developing new pulse varieties is dependent on seed imported from around the world.
eventDec 13, 2021
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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.
eventDec 3, 2021
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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’.
eventNov 24, 2021
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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.
eventNov 16, 2021
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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.
eventNov 11, 2021
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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.
eventNov 9, 2021
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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.
eventOct 25, 2021
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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.
eventOct 25, 2021
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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.
eventOct 25, 2021
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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.
eventOct 25, 2021
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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.
eventOct 22, 2021
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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.
eventOct 19, 2021
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