Case Studies Archives - Research for Agriculture

Harkamal Walia measures the carbon being expired by a head of wheat. Walia's research involves measuring the amount of energy a plant uses at night and the relationship how increasing temperatures forces plants to spend less energy producing grain. June 26, 2018. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.

Nebraska team links wild wheat gene to drought tolerance in cultivated wheat

New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has led to the discovery of a novel gene that improves drought adaptation in wheat — a breakthrough that could contribute to increased world food security.

Apr 6, 2020

case studies, crops, research

Associate Professor Daniel Tan from University of Sydney with agave plants (1)

‘Tequila’-powered biofuel performer

Rather than be used for tequila, agave plants could be used as potent biofuel feedstock, following findings by an Australian/UK research team.

Apr 2, 2020

agriculture, case studies, research

Case Studies Videos

Integrated Weed Management case study

Apr 1, 2020

case studies, research

Michael (left) and Josh Hunt in the new Hyola 580CT canola.

Bordertown grower’s Hyola 580CT canola saving money on weed control

Bordertown grower Michael Hunt’s first season growing a dual tolerant canola hybrid has been a positive one, setting him up for cost savings due to increased weed control.

Mar 11, 2020

agriculture, case studies, crops, grains

Outliers skew P calibrations: wheat study

Outlying factors could be influencing phosphorus (P) requirements under Australian wheatfields, according to NSW research.

Mar 5, 2020

crops, research

Lake Bolac sheep farm reaches its peak after adopting changes

The mixed cropping and livestock enterprise Wirrinourt at Lake Bolac has been transformed in recent years, and the results are outstanding.

Feb 27, 2020

case studies

Step mum study aims for better heifer health

Could having a step mum lead to a less-stressed life for dairy calves?

Feb 26, 2020

dairy, research

R&D fine-tunes fungicide for pyrethrum

New research indicates that Tasmanian pyrethrum growers could increase yields while also reducing input costs for fungal control.

Feb 25, 2020

agriculture, case studies, research

Rowan Scott (left) with Darren Scott, SMS Rural.

Victorian grower one of the first in Australia to grow TruFlex-triazine canola

West Victorian grower Rowan Scott is one of the first in the country to grow new TruFlex-triazine tolerant stacked canola technology – specifically, Hyola 530XT.

Feb 24, 2020

agriculture, crops, grains, research

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Rangeland weeds in splatter gun scope

Splatter gun technology testing is successfully attacking several rangeland weeds, minimising chemical usage and better targeting weed outbreaks.

Feb 11, 2020

case studies, environment, research

New tool for sugarcane farmers to help the Great Barrier Reef

In a world first, sugarcane farmers in far north Queensland have a new app by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, that will help them manage fertiliser use and reduce nitrogen runoff onto the Great Barrier Reef.

Jan 22, 2020

case studies, crops, research

Case Studies

Beef + Lamb New Zealand unveils new report on shaping the future of the red meat sector

The report by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) identifies seven key trends shaping the red meat sector, including a growth in alternative models of health and an explosion of personalised health data, emerging technology driving consumer purchasing decisions, a resistance to industrialised food production…

Dec 5, 2019

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