New barley varieties with greater waterlogging tolerance are on the horizon, after a scientific breakthrough in genetic research identified a major contributing gene. (more…)
Category: The Future
Virtual tour showcases beef from paddock to plate
Visitors to the Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane can immerse themselves in the story of Australia’s beef production, from the farm right through to the consumer, using innovative 360 degree virtual reality technology. (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…)
Keeping pests at bay the hi-tech way
With pest animals estimated to cost the Australian economy up to $1 billion a year, CSIRO scientists have developed a humane new technology that could help save Australian farmers’ crops and livelihoods. (more…)
New test for viruses in horticultural seed
Seed testing protocols established and verified by Plant Biosecurity CRC researchers are being proposed as the new international standard for the detection of viruses and viroids in seed, including Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV). (more…)
Innovative tools to manage agricultural risks
A suite of innovative software tools to support farmers undertake Agricultural Risk Management (ARM) activities and enable better planning and decision making in the industry will go live today (June 20 2017). (more…)