Scientists map the potential for natural forest regrowth to capture carbon
A major new study that maps potential above ground carbon accumulation rates for forest regrowth across the globe has been published in the journal Nature.
Category: Research
Plant virus detection improves, protecting Victorian borders
Agriculture Victoria is in the trial stages of developing an Australian-first method to improve plant virus detection.
‘Extraordinary efforts’ needed to stem the tide of plastic pollution
At least one billion people worldwide would be needed to take part in a global clean-up to reduce plastic waste.
Scent training honeybees could boost crop pollination
If you want a dog to hunt something down, it helps to let them sniff an item to pick up the scent. Now researchers have found that honeybees might work in a similar way.
Research shows potential of gene editing in barley
An international team of plant scientists have shown the potential to rapidly improve the quality of barley grain through a genetic tool known as CRISPR or gene editing.
Weevils spell trouble for Paterson’s curse
Local producers could save money and boost weed control this spring by checking Paterson’s curse plants for insect damage before they spray weeds, according to NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS).
New tool cuts Russian wheat aphid action threshold guesswork
Australian scientists have developed a new tool to reduce the guesswork by grain growers in assessing the need to take action against Russian wheat aphid (RWA) to prevent yield and financial loss.
Take action to head off flystrike risks
Sheep producers have been reminded to monitor their flocks for signs of flystrike and to take immediate action to protect the welfare of their animals and flock profitability.
SDHI resistance in SFNB of barley discovered for the first time in Australia
Western Australian growers are urged to be on alert following the discovery of succinate dehydrogenase (SDHI, Group 7) resistance in spot form of net blotch (SFNB) in barley crops in the WA grainbelt.
Food mechanics recipe to serve up healthy food that lasts
Researchers are working to design faster, cheaper, and better ways to store food.
Beef and lamb to step into China’s pandemic pork shortage
The pig equivalent of COVID-19, African Swine Flu (ASF), is decimating herds around the world, but may present an opportunity for Australian red meat producers to fill the gaps in international protein supplies.
HWSC effective for brome grass management
When it comes to controlling brome grass, new research indicates any amount of harvest weed seed control (HWSC) is better than none.