An investment of more than $3 million into grain research infrastructure at Charles Sturt University (CSU) will help boost research into crop productivity and weed science. (more…)
Author: Farming's Future
Agriculture now fastest growing economic sector
Under the leadership of the Federal Government, Australian agriculture has emerged as the fastest growing sector and the largest contributor to national GDP growth in 2016-17, cementing its position as one of the economic powerhouses driving the nation. (more…)
New research digs deeper into sugarcane soil health
Scientists have learnt new information on a type of underground bacteria that has the potential to enhance the productivity of Australian sugarcane crops, provided modern farming techniques are used. (more…)
APSA 2017 a scientific investment that makes sense
With early bird registrations for APSA 2017 now extended to September 15 2017 and offering savings of up to $300, stakeholders invested in the science and business of producing pigs and pork, including scientists, producers, suppliers, regulators and associates are urged to register now by visiting https://www.apsa.asn.au/Conference2017/Registration.aspx (more…)
Trail of 13 million year old gene transfer uncovered
Scientists from Agriculture Victoria have made a world-first scientific discovery that could have various applications in pasture and crop agriculture and positive implications for Australia’s multi-billion dollar livestock industries. (more…)
Pathway to premium wine markets
WA wine producers could boost international exports by working together as an industry to target key markets and gain critical market presence using regional brands. (more…)