CropLife Australia congratulates Agsafe on the great success of its drumMUSTER stewardship program, which celebrated a record landmark achievement, with the collection of its 30-millionth chemical container for recycling. (more…)
Author: Farming's Future
Lee Hickey - Scientist
Grain research technology that will help combat food shortages stemming from climate change and a burgeoning world population have helped a young researcher claim the title of Advance Queensland Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year. (more…)
National Science Week inspiring the next generation
National Science Week is an important opportunity to enthuse, inform, engage and inspire Australians around the country about the value of science and technology, as well as acknowledge the substantial contributions of Australia’s scientists. (more…)
There’s nothing fishy about science
What do Commonwealth fisheries management, the mobile phone, and air travel all have in common? Through continuous innovation and science based decisions all have dramatically changed for the better over the last thirty years. (more…)
Waterlogging tolerant barley breakthrough
New barley varieties with greater waterlogging tolerance are on the horizon, after a scientific breakthrough in genetic research identified a major contributing gene. (more…)
Eradicating exotic pests with ‘infertility genes’ may be possible
University of Adelaide researchers have shown that it may be possible to eradicate populations of invasive pest animals through the inheritance of a negative gene – a technique known as gene drive. (more…)