Grain growers will have the opportunity to improve their knowledge of fungicide resistance issues over coming weeks, thanks to a series of webinars being delivered by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN). (more…)
Author: Farming's Future
Significant progress towards a weeds RDE portfolio
Over the past two years the Centre has been making steady but important progress in moving towards the development of a Weeds Portfolio. For now, it remains an important stream of our overall RD&E activities. (more…)
Growers urged to stop biosecurity threats at the gate
Grain growers are being urged to protect themselves and their operations by ensuring visitors reduce the risk of introducing new pests and diseases onto their properties. (more…)
GrainGrowers climate change policy released
GrainGrowers has launched its climate change policy endorsed by its National Policy Group (elected grower representatives) that seeks to maintain Australian grains domestic and global competitiveness while reducing emissions and increasing carbon sequestration. (more…)
Empowering wine communities to map their climate future
A world-leading resource developed in Australia is empowering local grapegrowers and winemakers to plan for the effects of climatic variability and climate change that are forecast in the next decade and into the next generation. (more…)
Researchers must ‘bee’ sweep netting to learn more about native bees
Novel research into native bee populations by Curtin University provides a best practice recommendation on how to accurately monitor these important insects, with the aim of monitoring and saving bee species from emerging environmental threats. (more…)