February 2022 : Research for Agriculture

New degrees to solve global food challenges

The University of Western Australia has introduced new specialisations to the Master of Biotechnology and Master of Biomedical Science degrees, which will empower students to develop innovative solutions to global challenges such as hunger, malnutrition, food production and environmental impact.

Feb 22, 2022

news

New research to increase profitability of ironstone gravel soils

New research into ironstone gravel soils in the western and southern regions of Australia is working to unlock potential and increase the yields of crops planted on this challenging soil type.

Feb 16, 2022

crops, research

Chickpea breeding focused on WA growers

Promising results in trials of a new chickpea variety could see the popularity of this pulse grow significantly amongst Western Australian growers in the 2022 growing season.

Feb 15, 2022

crops, research

Half-a-million dollars to develop talent pipeline in Southern Cross regenerative agriculture programs

Southern Cross University and global bio-tech corporation VRM Biologik® have announced a significant new partnership to support students in the University’s regenerative agriculture programs.

Feb 15, 2022

agriculture, news

Women in science paving the way

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, Agriculture Victoria Technical Assistant Chloe Findlay shares her motivation for pursuing a career in science.

Feb 11, 2022

agriculture

Fertile fodder: Scholarship allows pasture research to continue in Wagga Wagga

PhD student receives scholarship to continue research that could impact pasture production, beef and dairy industries and commercial hay producers.

Feb 4, 2022

agriculture, research

Georgian red wheat bread revives tradition and sparks agritourism potential

When Zaza Ivanidze and his wife, Tinatin Chilingarashvili, first baked bread using flour from the ancient and endangered, local red wheat variety, akhaltsikhe tsiteli doli, on his tiny farm in Georgia, he found the taste took him on a nostalgic journey into the past.

Feb 2, 2022

agriculture