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Soil science funding to unlock agricultural productivity

Australian universities have been awarded more than $21 million over four years to tackle key research questions that will push forward agricultural productivity and underpin lower cost carbon sequestration.
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UWA named top university in world for Plant Science and Agronomy

The University of Western Australia is the top university for Plant Science and Agronomy in the world, according to the academic research portal Research.com.
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FAO launches new phase of agriculture policy initiative with $11 million grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new phase of its key agricultural policy monitoring and analysis initiative, focused on supporting reforms in eight Sub-Saharan African countries, as they face an array of global challenges.
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Agricultural innovation funds to help deliver benefits to critical industries

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) will receive almost $1.7million for projects that will deliver broad strategic benefits to a range of critical agricultural industries.
eventMar 18, 2022
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UN names 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

The United Nations (UN) has declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, reflecting the important role healthy rangelands play in creating a sustainable environment, economic growth and resilient livelihoods for communities across the world.
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New degrees to solve global food challenges

The University of Western Australia has introduced new specialisations to the Master of Biotechnology and Master of Biomedical Science degrees, which will empower students to develop innovative solutions to global challenges such as hunger, malnutrition, food production and environmental impact.
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Half-a-million dollars to develop talent pipeline in Southern Cross regenerative agriculture programs

Southern Cross University and global bio-tech corporation VRM Biologik® have announced a significant new partnership to support students in the University’s regenerative agriculture programs.
eventFeb 15, 2022
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New Biosecurity Training Centre

Australian biosecurity will receive an important boost with a new Biosecurity Training Centre set to underpin a skilled and responsive biosecurity workforce.
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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.
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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’.
eventNov 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.
eventOct 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.
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