The eyes have it: revealing secrets of cow emotions
Cows that pass you on the right might be giving you the “evil eye”, according to an international study that could help cattle breeders reduce animal stress and anxiety levels.
Author: R4A
Fresh vegetables key to happiness
The fastest route to happiness may be through the veggie patch, with a study indicating that consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables can substantially increase consumers’ happiness levels.
Sowing strategies could boost crop yields on sandy soils
Research is demonstrating the potential for sowing strategies to significantly improve crop productivity on sandy soils in the southern cropping region.
Australian researchers take on G20 challenge to make energy efficient wheat
A team of Australian researchers will contribute to a G20 nations plan to strengthen future, global food security by making more energy efficient wheat.
Responsible rice paddies of the future
A new type of high-starch low-methane rice has been developed with a view to simultaneously boosting crop yield and reducing anthropogenically driven methane emissions. The plant is described in Nature.
Wheat not so welcome in a warming world
Wheat varieties may decrease yield to compensate for a warming climate, according to a study.
Barley research expected to help beer brew better
Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), a subsidiary of SABMiller, and the University of Adelaide today announced a joint research initiative to investigate the impact of barley quality on key attributes of the brewing process and beer quality.