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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.

Oct 25, 2021

research

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.

Oct 25, 2021

crops, research

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.

Oct 22, 2021

livestock

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.

Oct 19, 2021

agriculture, fisheries

Masterclass provides skills for strategic business growth

The University of Tasmania’s Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness: Masterclass in Horticultural Business offers participants immersive study that will ultimately make them a better businessperson.

Oct 18, 2021

horticulture

Managing feral animals can help Australia’s transition to net zero emissions

Effective management of feral animals can play a part in achieving net zero emissions in Australia by 2050, according to Andreas Glanznig, CEO of the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.

Oct 15, 2021

biosecurity, environment, research

Dairy Masterclass takes careers to next level

The next generation of Australian dairy farm managers will be able to take their careers to the next level with the Masterclass in Dairy Farm Management.

Oct 12, 2021

dairy

News

Do you have the next biosecurity bright idea?

Bright ideas are wanted as the Biosecurity Innovation Program is open for expressions of interest.

Oct 12, 2021

agriculture, biosecurity, news

News

Egg farmers show agriculture’s sunny side

World Egg Day is an opportunity to celebrate the significant role Australia’s egg farmers play in agriculture and our way of life.

Oct 8, 2021

news

Growers to check their chickpeas for Ascochyta Blight

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are encouraging chickpea growers to check for Ascochyta Blight, with wet seasons and rising temperatures a contributor to high disease load in some crops.

Oct 7, 2021

crops

Fast-forward breeding and rapid delivery systems for food security

The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has collaborated with international researchers to develop a roadmap to fast-forward breeding for accelerated crop improvement and rapid delivery systems, which will lead to a food-secure world.

Sep 29, 2021

agriculture, crops

Setting up for success through a lifetime ewe management course

Sheep producers in the Western region are being encouraged to join a small group of like-minded farmers in their local area to participate in a Lifetime Ewe Management course, something that Western Local Land Services is now accredited to deliver.

Sep 29, 2021

livestock