Scientists find new way to develop drought-resilient crops
Australian research could help breeders develop more drought-resilient crops that can produce more food and more profit with less water.
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Australia has huge potential for shellfish aquaculture
As the world faces increasing pressures to conserve vulnerable ocean environments while also meeting a growing demand for protein, a new study has identified the parts of the globe with the strongest potential for development of commercial shellfish and seaweed aquaculture. The locations highlighted are…
Making conservation ‘contagious’
New research reveals conservation initiatives often spread like disease, a fact which can help scientists and policymakers design programs more likely to be taken up.
$2.5 million CSL Centenary Fellowships announced
Two Australian scientists have each been awarded AUD$1.25 million CSL Centenary Fellowships over five years to improve treatments for two of the world’s biggest health challenges: malaria and cancer. The Fellowships will be presented in Perth at the Australian Academy for Health and Medical Research…
Feeding people and protecting our planet should go hand in hand
Green agriculture has a vast potential to transform the agricultural sector in a way that enables access for everyone to nutritious food and at the same time ensures conservation of crucial natural resources, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu said.
Crop it like it’s hot – greenhouses to boost north’s high-value produce
A new Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) collaboration is set to supercharge the north’s horticultural industry – by encouraging more producers to invest in protected cropping systems.
Mapping climate change using historical mangrove records
A Griffith University wetland ecologist has played a key role in new research that looked to the past to identify historical changes in mangrove and salt marsh dominance and distribution over the past 250 years.
Safeguarding the world’s largest tuna fishery
Understanding the impact of modern fishing techniques is critical to ensure the sustainability of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) tuna fishery – the largest tuna fishery in the world that accounts for 55% of the total tropical tuna catch and provides up to…
Water shortages from climate change threaten wheat supplies
Wheat makes up about one fifth of our daily calories, and the demand for cereals is expected to grow significantly by 2050, especially in developing countries.
How fisheries could help to tackle malnutrition in the developing world
Millions of people are suffering from malnutrition despite some of the most nutritious fish species in the world being caught near their homes, according to new research published in the journal Nature.
Seafood Directions Gala Dinner for industry and the public celebrates Australia’s seafood industry
To celebrate Australia’s rich, diverse and sustainable seafood, the Victorian seafood industry is hosting a Gala Dinner on Friday October 11, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and everyone is welcome!
Pacific Seeds completes Australian-first $2.4 million custom seed processing line
Market leader Pacific Seeds has completed the installation of a state-of-the-art $2.4 million processing plant, custom-built to facilitate growing demand from customers and provide the highest quality product to the market.