2021 : Page 2 of 10 : Research for Agriculture

Future Drought Fund: Creating drought resilient crops in the NT

Through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Northern Territory farmers from Central Australia to Katherine are being invited to take part in trials of a drought resilient crop.

Aug 16, 2021

agriculture, crops, research

UWA Farm Open Day to showcase innovative research

The University of Western Australia will next month showcase innovative research at UWA Farm Ridgefield in West Pingelly during its public 2021 Open Day: Pastures and Fodder for Sustainability.

Aug 16, 2021

agriculture, research

Cargill partners with vertical farming leader AeroFarms in first-of-its-kind research focused on cocoa production

As part of ongoing efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable cocoa sector, Cargill has entered a multi-year research agreement with vertical farming pioneer and leader AeroFarms aimed at improving cocoa bean yields and developing more climate-resilient farming practices.

Aug 16, 2021

agriculture, technology

Grain storage success starts in winter

A wet start to the winter cropping season and crop production forecasts of 46.8 million tonnes – 13 per cent above the 10-year-average – have given many grain growers the confidence to start looking ahead at harvest logistics and grain storage capacity for this year.

Aug 16, 2021

agriculture, crops, grains, news

News

$100,000 in grants for farmers to plant trees for pollinators

Bee Friendly Farming® is a program that supports farmers, orchardists, and other commercial land-use operations to promote pollinator health on their lands.

Aug 13, 2021

grants, news

UWA soil expert scoops inaugural national award

The University of Western Australia’s Emerita Professor Lynette Abbott has been named the inaugural recipient of the prestigious General Jeffery Soil Health Award.

Aug 10, 2021

agriculture, awards, research, women

News

New science secures bright future for dairy sector

Victorian scientists are working on ways to reduce emissions to create a more profitable and sustainable dairy sector, honing in on the environmental footprint of the Australian dairy cow.

Aug 9, 2021

dairy, news, research

Sub-tropical horticulture research blooms at DPIRD field day

The latest developments in fruit and vegetable research was showcased at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Carnarvon Research Facility field day.

Aug 3, 2021

agriculture, research, western australia

Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA

Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici blotch (STB), was discovered to be resistant to Group 11 fungicides (strobilurins).

Jul 30, 2021

crops, research

News

Australian farmers adapting to climate change but more work ahead

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences’ (ABARES) latest Insights report examines the effects of recent and possible future changes in climate on the profitability of Australian farms.

Jul 29, 2021

agriculture, climate, news

News

Lower currency continues to buoy Australian agriculture

A lower-than-expected Australian dollar combined with good seasonal conditions continue to buoy the outlook for Australian agriculture, according to NAB’s July Rural Commodities Wrap released.

Jul 29, 2021

agribusiness, news

News

Funding for digital farming

An innovative Internet of Things (IoT) digital farming project will plant smart meters and sensors on farms to grow resilient and profitable agribusinesses after securing funding through the Queensland Government’s Agribusiness Digital Solutions Grant Program.

Jul 28, 2021

agriculture, news, technology