research Archives : Research for Agriculture

Canola hybrids bolster strong outcomes in face of global demand

As global demand for oilseed outstrips supply1, Aussie farmers are turning to new hybrids for greater flexibility, increased yields, and excellent weed control using multiple modes of action in order to meet the rising pressure for canola products.

Jun 16, 2021

crops, farm management, grains, news, research

News

$1.4 billion whole grain findings could also help boost exports to Asia

New research from the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) will help increase whole grain consumption not just in Australia, but across Asia.

Jun 11, 2021

grains, news, research

New soil research aims to increase agricultural productivity

The Soil CRC has announced funding for 12 new research projects with a total investment of $7 million.

Jun 3, 2021

funding, research

New genes to improve chickpea phosphorus uptake and use efficiency

Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture have used genome mapping on chickpea root traits to improve the efficiency of phosphorus acquisition and use.

Jun 1, 2021

crops, research

New phosphorus research to set pulses racing

Phosphorus is the main fertiliser input required to successfully grow pulse crops, and local growers have expressed a desire for improved information to achieve the most profitable results when applying this nutrient.

May 31, 2021

crops, research

WA beef industry research to map carbon footprint

Results from a ground-breaking research project aimed at significantly improving the carbon footprint of Western Australia’s beef industry will be used to help all producers and stakeholders stay ahead of consumers’ expectations.

May 24, 2021

livestock, research

Support for livestock feed technologies

The Australian Government will support trials of new livestock feed technologies that may increase productivity while reducing emissions from cattle and sheep.

May 21, 2021

livestock, research

News

What’s new with the weather? Predicting weather extremes

Australia, the driest inhabited continent, is prone to natural disasters and wild swings in weather conditions – from floods to droughts, heatwaves and bushfires.

May 11, 2021

climate, news, research

Testing the climate-intervention potential of basin-scale seaweed farming

Vast naturally-occurring floating seaweed rafts in the sub-tropical North Atlantic were the focus of new research investigating the climate-intervention potential of seaweed farming.

May 11, 2021

climate, research

Research prompts increase to recommended mouse bait rates

A new research investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has enabled evidence-based increases to zinc phosphide (ZnP) mouse baits that will help grain growers battling above-average mouse numbers in eastern Australia.

May 10, 2021

agriculture, research

Intra-cellular bacteria study opens new field of study

International experts have described for the first time how healthy plants appear to carry bacteria in their cells, opening a new avenue of research to improve future plant health and propagation efforts – including food crops such as grains and fruit such as grapes.

May 5, 2021

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