research Archives : Research for Agriculture

A new focus on agricultural innovation investments to harness collective power of RDCs

The Australian Government have delivered a new nationally focused, whole-of-sector approach to agricultural innovation that will increase impact on-farm and along the supply chain, and deliver value for the Australian community.

Oct 1, 2020

news, research

NSW growers invited to hyper yielding crops field day

Southern New South Wales grain growers will have an opportunity to see on-farm trials and hear from research experts as part of a field day showcasing a new national initiative pushing crop yield boundaries in high rainfall environments.

Oct 1, 2020

agriculture, research

News

Small Milling Research Program open for applications through SRA

The milling sector of the Australian sugarcane industry is now invited to submit applications to the Small Milling Research Program (SMRP) investment scheme.

Oct 1, 2020

agriculture, news, research

Fall armyworm podcasts launched to help growers

The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) recently launched three podcasts on the impact and management of fall armyworm as an important resource for growers across Australia.

Oct 1, 2020

biosecurity, pests, research

Blueprint to more productive cattle herds

Genome technology has unlocked new cattle breeding methods which could improve fertility and lead to increases in profitability, sustainability and productivity.

Sep 30, 2020

livestock, research

Cotton community wellbeing a focus for Regional Wellbeing Survey

The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) is encouraging all people who live and work in cotton communities to participate in the 2020 Regional Wellbeing Survey.

Sep 30, 2020

crops, news, research

A return to rainfall means good news for Aussie farmers

A positive weather forecast of above average rainfall and average summer temperatures has many Australian farmers hopeful for a bumper summer cropping season.

Sep 29, 2020

agriculture, crops, news, research

Insect Armageddon: low doses of the insecticide, Imidacloprid, cause blindness in insects

Research has identified a mechanism by which low levels of insecticides could harm insects, including those that are not pests, such as bees.

Sep 29, 2020

research

Marine scientists fingerprint sources of nitrogen on the Coffs coast

Coffs coast waterways are bearing the brunt of a nitrogen double-whammy from fertilisers and recycled sewage.

Sep 29, 2020

environment, research

A red future for improving crop production?

Researchers have found a way to engineer more efficient versions of the plant enzyme Rubisco by using a red-algae-like Rubisco from a bacterium.

Sep 29, 2020

crops, research

Gen Z not ready to eat lab-grown meat, survey reveals

Research has found that, despite having a great concern for the environment and animal welfare, Generation Z is not ready to eat lab-grown meat.

Sep 29, 2020

research

News

Promoting science and evidence in the gene technology debate

The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA) launched the fourth edition of its Official Australian Reference Guide to Agricultural Biotechnology and GM Crops (the Guide) at the National Press Club in Canberra.

Sep 29, 2020

agriculture, news, research