Farming's Future

Using forensic chemistry to combat illegal wildlife trade

August 11, 2020

With illegal wildlife trade a major concern in Australia, University of Adelaide researchers, supported through the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, have validated a new technique which uses forensic chemistry to identify provenance of an individual specimen from an alien species. (more…)

Strawberry breeding program delights tastebuds

August 10, 2020

The winter strawberry season is in full swing. (more…)

Canola growers urged to monitor for blackleg in upper canopy

August 5, 2020

Canola growers are being encouraged to closely monitor crops for signs of blackleg infection in the upper canopy to avoid costly yield loss this season. (more…)

Resources put growers on front foot against FAW

August 3, 2020

Grain growers have access to a range of information and resources to help them identify and – if required – manage the incursion of fall armyworm (FAW) in Western Australia. (more…)

Preparing Australia to manage fall armyworm

July 31, 2020

The Australian Government has provided a grant of $600,000 to Plant Health Australia (PHA) to fill some of the R&D gaps for the management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) following its arrival via natural pathways in January 2020. (more…)