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Benefits and risks for marine life from CO2 removal approaches

A new Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) study has identified potential benefits and risks for marine ecosystems from two of the key approaches for carbon removal proposed to cut atmospheric carbon levels and slow climate change.

Dec 10, 2019

environment, research, science

Climate change could decimate global food production

One of the first studies to examine the effects of climate change on multiple food systems – instead of one food system alone – reveals that about 90% of the world’s human population (7.2 billion people) may lose food production in both agriculture and marine…

Dec 4, 2019

food, research

Soil study shows Australia at its most stripped back

New research from The Australian National University (ANU) and Geoscience Australia could provide a much clearer picture of the Australian landscape, and how to better manage it under a changing climate.

Dec 4, 2019

climate, environment

Raising plants to withstand climate change

Success with improving a model plant’s response to harsh conditions is leading plant molecular researchers to move to food crops including wheat, barley, rice and chickpeas.

Dec 4, 2019

agriculture, horticulture, research

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evokeAG. 2020 program out now

Is there room on our plates for traditional and plant-based proteins? What are the tips for launching into an international market? How can we find opportunities in waste products? The evokeAG. 2020 program has been released and aims to inspire, challenge and transform the way…

Dec 3, 2019

agriculture, event, news

News

FAO launches 2020 as the UN’s International Year of Plant Health

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched the United Nations’ International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) for 2020, which aims to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development.

Dec 3, 2019

agriculture, event, food, news

News

Launch of the International Year of Plant Health and other events at FAO Council

Plants make up 80 percent of the food we eat. Yet, they are under constant threat from pests and diseases. Up to 40 percent of global food crops are destroyed by pests every year, resulting in annual agricultural trade losses of over $220 billion, and…

Dec 2, 2019

event, news

This greenhouse gas is worse than CO2 and emissions are going up faster than we thought

Global emissions of nitrous oxide, the third most important greenhouse gas from nitrogen-based fertilisers, have increased for many decades but accelerated since 2009 above what previous estimates have suggested, according to Australian and international scientists.

Nov 21, 2019

climate change, environment

Climate change is moving fish polewards

Climate change is causing a tropicalisation of areas of our oceans that were previously temperate, and coral reef herbivores are starting to move south, say Australian and international researchers.

Nov 21, 2019

environment, fisheries, research

Lots to celebrate about the seafood on your plate this World Fisheries Day

Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing Australia’s commercial fishing industry, is encouraging all Australians to celebrate World Fisheries Day today, November 21 (2019).

Nov 21, 2019

fisheries, news