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International analysis narrows range of climate’s sensitivity to CO2

The most advanced and comprehensive analysis of climate sensitivity yet undertaken has revealed with more confidence than ever before how sensitive the Earth’s climate is to carbon dioxide.

Jul 23, 2020

climate

Australian agricultural research showcased like never before

R4A 2020 Australia’s 1st Yearbook dedicated purely to the best Agricultural Research our country has to offer.

Jul 22, 2020

news, research

News

Ensuring the continued success of organic exports

The Australian Government is proposing new rules to continue to provide a basis for the regulation of organic exports, and as a first step in strengthening and simplifying the current framework.

Jul 22, 2020

agribusiness, news

More work crucial to help our soil recover from bushfires

With much of the nation focused on the loss of lives and the destruction of property and wildlife from last summer’s bushfires, the significant damage to Australian soil may have gone unnoticed by many.

Jul 22, 2020

research

Land-based industries stayed the course during NZ’s lockdown

Land-based industries (livestock, forestry and horticulture) have performed well over the locked down period and as the Covid-19 crisis has continued, NZIER find in an Insight released on July 20 2020.

Jul 22, 2020

agribusiness, news

Can Australia and the world be drought-proofed?

Private sector investment into commercialisation of research will help unlock solutions to big problems like drought, according to Craig Shapiro, co-founder of Bridge Hub, which has just launched its 2020 Water Challenge.

Jul 22, 2020

news, water

Popular fish species in sharp decline worldwide

Populations of widely consumed fish and invertebrates are experiencing strong declines all around the world, according to new research from The University of Western Australia.

Jul 22, 2020

fisheries

Preparing Australia to manage fall armyworm

The Australian Government is providing a grant of $600,000 to Plant Health Australia (PHA) to support national management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) following its arrival via natural pathways in January 2020.

Jul 21, 2020

agribusiness, news

New partnership breeds healthy wheat for Australia

A new type of wheat which has been specifically bred to offer increased health benefits to humans with 10 times more fibre than standard wheat is on track to enter the Australian food market.

Jul 21, 2020

crops, news, research

Carpe diem! Discovery of mystery carp abnormality creates opportunities

A remote Tasmanian lake is the unlikely location for a discovery that could benefit research into human illnesses as well as efforts to eradicate populations of an invasive pest.

Jul 21, 2020

fisheries, research

Wintaroo - the new high yielding South Australian variety increasing in production in Western Australia with effective management. Close-up. Source: GRDC

Consider N strategies in early-sown oats

Targeted nitrogen (N) management strategies can help to optimise both grain yield and quality for early-sown oats in the western region, according to preliminary results from a Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment.

Jul 20, 2020

crops

Focus on education programs to help make farms safer

Two new educational programs supported by the Victorian Government will be rolled out for rural and regional school students to start changing attitudes towards safety on farms from an early age.

Jul 20, 2020

news