News Archives : Research for Agriculture

CABI to lead assessment of data across ACIAR research portfolio

CABI is to lead an assessment of data management and FAIR data principles in research conducted by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) with a view to considering the barriers to data utility in its investment portfolio.

Jan 20, 2022

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Soil science challenge grants open

Up to $20 million in Australian Government grants is available for innovative research that addresses priority knowledge gaps in soil health and soil management as a part of the ‘Soil Science Challenge’.

Nov 24, 2021

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Diving into water research to make a splash for the top end

A new project to bolster water sustainability in northern Australia is about to start, gathering the insights Northern Territory producers need for greater crop yields while reducing water usage.

Oct 25, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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TIA program preparing next generation of ag professionals

A partnership program for the development of early-career agricultural extension professionals has left its participants not only better prepared to work within the agriculture industry, but better prepared for life.

Sep 23, 2021

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Irrigation tool helps farmers get more crop for their drop

Three upcoming Irrigation Field Days will give Tasmanian farmers the opportunity to test out a new irrigation tool that uses local weather data to enhance water budgets and irrigation scheduling decisions.

Sep 23, 2021

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Seeking: next crop of world class researchers

High achieving, post-graduate students with an interest in delivering innovative research solutions to the problems facing Australian grain growers are encouraged to apply for a Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) scholarship.

Sep 14, 2021

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