Research : Research for Agriculture

Growing more food with a reduced carbon footprint

The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has collaborated with international researchers to identify how smallholder farms can grow more food with a reduced carbon footprint.

Sep 14, 2021

agriculture, research

New research hub to transform Australian agriculture with next-gen smart fertilisers

A new multidisciplinary Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub for Smart Fertilisers at the University of Melbourne will develop a new class of fertilisers and inhibitors for Australian farmers.

Sep 6, 2021

research

Lincoln University Dairy Farm launches new dairy sector research

Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is launching three new farm systems initiatives at its demonstration farm, all geared at sustainable dairy farming practices.

Sep 2, 2021

dairy, research

Helping Farmers Benefit from Soil Management

The Australian Government has released for public consultation a draft soil carbon method for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).

Aug 30, 2021

agriculture, soil

Future Drought Fund: Creating drought resilient crops in the NT

Through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Northern Territory farmers from Central Australia to Katherine are being invited to take part in trials of a drought resilient crop.

Aug 16, 2021

agriculture, crops, research

UWA Farm Open Day to showcase innovative research

The University of Western Australia will next month showcase innovative research at UWA Farm Ridgefield in West Pingelly during its public 2021 Open Day: Pastures and Fodder for Sustainability.

Aug 16, 2021

agriculture, research

Cargill partners with vertical farming leader AeroFarms in first-of-its-kind research focused on cocoa production

As part of ongoing efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable cocoa sector, Cargill has entered a multi-year research agreement with vertical farming pioneer and leader AeroFarms aimed at improving cocoa bean yields and developing more climate-resilient farming practices.

Aug 16, 2021

agriculture, technology

Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA

Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici blotch (STB), was discovered to be resistant to Group 11 fungicides (strobilurins).

Jul 30, 2021

crops, research

Organic nitrogen source for carbon-rich fertile soils

While agricultural production around the world struggles with declining soil health, Australian researchers are investigating production of a sustainable organic nitrogen fertiliser made from aquatic cyanobacterial biomass – ideally suited for badly degraded areas reliant on chemical fertilisers.

Jul 27, 2021

agriculture, research, soil

Benefits to flow from WaterSmart Farms projects

Research is underway on a suite of WaterSmart Farms projects to help build climate resilience in Western Australian farm businesses.

Jul 27, 2021

agriculture, research, western australia

Sharing the good oil on the best soil practices boosted by Soil CRC grant

Southern Cross University’s Dr Hanabeth Luke has gathered a truckload of insights about good soil management after four soil surveys, thousands of responses and countless meetings with farmers.

Jul 26, 2021

farm management, research