Genetic researchers have gone wild in their hunt for wheat proteins that result in better bread. (more…)
Category: The Future
Driving innovation in agriculture
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has released a report which aims to set a new strategic vision for rural innovation and help Australia reach $100B in farm production. (more…)
Pacific Seeds launches new herbicide resistant hybrid canola following Chinese approval
Market-leading seed producer Pacific Seeds has announced plans to launch two new canola varieties to the Australian market, following the Chinese government’s approval of the Bayer-developed TruFlex® herbicide resistant trait. (more…)
Calls for dual-herbicide canola in SA answered
South Australian canola growers have been calling for a dual-herbicide tolerant non-GM canola hybrid combining Clearfield and triazine tolerant technologies, and Pacific Seeds has answered those calls, becoming the first company to sell it for the 2019 season. (more…)
Plantations struggle to keep up with growing wood demand
The demand for wood products is forecast to continue to rise towards 2050, based on a report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). (more…)
Potential premium for farmers as Minister expands definition of grain fed beef
Beef farmers will now be able to market their cattle as “Grain Fed Finished” after feeding them grain for 35 days before sale or export, and will be able to ask a premium for these animals. (more…)