Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture are concerned that the worldwide adoption of biotechnology to improve crop production has stalled. (more…)
Category: The Future
Syngenta Australia partners with Landcare Australia to help improve on-farm biodiversity
Syngenta Australia and Landcare Australia have announced their partnership to enhance biodiversity on a selected agricultural site in Australia. The Syngenta Enhancing Biodiversity Project, managed by Landcare Australia, aligns with Syngenta’s 2020-2025 Good Growth Plan, which aims to support farmers to combat the impacts of climate change and enhance biodiversity for a more productive agricultural…
Aussie growers urged to plant swiftly and strategically as summer approaches
With a promising rainfall outlook raising grower morale ahead of the summer season, farmers are being urged to consider best practice planting techniques. (more…)
Pushing genetic and digital innovation to better detect and manage invasive species
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is accelerating research and innovation to progress national registration of Eradicat – an effective feral cat toxic bait, develop new biocontrol and genetic technologies for pest fish, develop improved thermal and acoustic technology to detect pests, as well as foster uptake of best practice feral/wild deer management through a…
Dairy farmer confidence boosted
One of the best autumn breaks of recent times has supported a significant recovery in national milk production and boosted dairy farmer confidence in many regions, according to Dairy Australia’s June 2020 Situation and Outlook report. (more…)