research Archives : 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

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

UWA soil expert scoops inaugural national award

The University of Western Australia’s Emerita Professor Lynette Abbott has been named the inaugural recipient of the prestigious General Jeffery Soil Health Award.

Aug 10, 2021

agriculture, awards, research, women

News

New science secures bright future for dairy sector

Victorian scientists are working on ways to reduce emissions to create a more profitable and sustainable dairy sector, honing in on the environmental footprint of the Australian dairy cow.

Aug 9, 2021

dairy, news, research

Sub-tropical horticulture research blooms at DPIRD field day

The latest developments in fruit and vegetable research was showcased at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Carnarvon Research Facility field day.

Aug 3, 2021

agriculture, research, western australia

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