Biochar is a waste product that can reduce farm carbon and stall climate change
A simple product made from urban, agriculture and forestry waste has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of current farming practises, an international review involving UNSW has found. Visiting Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW Science, Stephen Joseph, says the study published in GCB Bioenergy provides strong evidence that […]
Farmers can now apply for $10,000 mouse bait rebate through RAA
NSW Farmers are encouraging farmers to apply now for mouse bait rebates of up to $10,000 per farm business through the Rural Assistance Authority website. Applications for the rebate opened today with a total of $95 million available to assist farmers with the costs of Zinc Phosphide baiting programs. NSW Farmers Vice President and Liverpool […]
Common wheat disease Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA
Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici blotch (STB), was discovered to be resistant to Group 11 fungicides (strobilurins). Researchers from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM), a co-investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Curtin University, […]
AEGIC opens up Indonesia-Australia trade catalyst for increased exports
AEGIC welcomes the establishment of Katalis, a new economic co-operation hub between Indonesia and Australia which will help drive grain trade between the two countries. Katalis – which means “catalyst” in Bahasa Indonesia – will play a crucial role in facilitating grain opportunities as part of the broader Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), which celebrates […]
Growers urged to check crops for mouse damage and consider baiting
Western Australian grain growers are being urged to ‘walk through paddocks’ to check for mouse activity and crop damage to determine whether they need to start baiting programs this season. Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)-supported mouse researcher Steve Henry said accurate monitoring and early spring management were key to reducing the risk of mouse […]
Local wine export pivots from China into markets that like a drop
A research report confirms that China’s anti-dumping duties have seriously disrupted the Australia’s wine trade, ranging from 116 to 218% and will cause China’s imports of bottled wine from Australia to cease entirely. The report investigated the short- to medium-term consequences of China’s punitive anti-dumping measures on Australian wine exports and found that only 60% […]
Best soil practices boosted by Soil CRC grant 0f $431,000 and four soil surveys
Southern Cross University’s Dr Hanabeth Luke has gathered a truckload of insights about good soil management after four soil surveys, thousands of responses and countless meetings with farmers. Dr Luke’s research recognises that those on the ground with their hands in the dirt – farmers and agronomists – are playing an increasingly important role as […]
Australian Nut Industry Council awarded $550,000 to assist with market expansion
The Australian Nut Industry Council (ANIC) has received a $550,000 grant from the Australian Government to implement a trade and market access expansion program. The grant is expected to put in place a two-pronged strategy to increase the market share for Australian nut growers, and draw on industry research into high-growth markets for Aussie nuts […]
Cotton marketers awarded a $692,456 grant to identify export markets
The Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) and Cotton Australia (CA) have received a $692,456 grant from the Australian Government to develop and implement a strategy for market diversification. The grant is expected to play an important role in coordinating a plan for the future of Australia’s cotton industry, by establishing a long-term strategy for market […]
Leading soil scientist Professor Nanthi Bolan returns to his research roots
One of the world’s leading soil scientists Professor Nanthi Bolan has returned to his roots with a full-time teaching and research role at The University of Western Australia’s School of Agriculture and Environment and Institute of Agriculture. Professor Bolan began his research career at UWA in 1991 when he completed his PhD under the supervision […]