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Survey seeks views of grape growers and winemakers

Researchers from the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre are keen to hear from grape growers and winemakers on management practices that effect grape composition and minimise acid amelioration costs.

Oct 25, 2021

research

Increasing virus epidemics threaten Australia’s cereal and oilseed crops

A researcher from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has led a comprehensive review of virus disease research in Australia’s cereal and oilseed crops since the 1950s.

Oct 25, 2021

crops, research

Fishery status reports released

A new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has found that fish stocks in Australian Government solely managed fisheries are not subject to overfishing.

Oct 19, 2021

agriculture, fisheries

Managing feral animals can help Australia’s transition to net zero emissions

Effective management of feral animals can play a part in achieving net zero emissions in Australia by 2050, according to Andreas Glanznig, CEO of the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.

Oct 15, 2021

biosecurity, environment, research

Dairy Masterclass takes careers to next level

The next generation of Australian dairy farm managers will be able to take their careers to the next level with the Masterclass in Dairy Farm Management.

Oct 12, 2021

dairy

Growers to check their chickpeas for Ascochyta Blight

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are encouraging chickpea growers to check for Ascochyta Blight, with wet seasons and rising temperatures a contributor to high disease load in some crops.

Oct 7, 2021

crops

Fast-forward breeding and rapid delivery systems for food security

The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has collaborated with international researchers to develop a roadmap to fast-forward breeding for accelerated crop improvement and rapid delivery systems, which will lead to a food-secure world.

Sep 29, 2021

agriculture, crops

Grain size discovery boosts sorghum potential

Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic the value and versatility of one of the world’s top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum.

Sep 28, 2021

grains, research

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