A stark warning on the need for ambitious climate action revealed in IPCC report
The IPCC Assessment Report released today is “a stark warning that ambitious action on climate change is urgent,” Australia’s peak science body has declared. “The science is crystal clear – ambitious action on climate change cannot be delayed,” said Science & Technology Australia President Associate Professor Jeremy Brownlie. “The science has been telling us for […]
AMCS says IPCC report shows the time to save the Reef is now
A report by the world’s top climate scientists has added weight to the growing mountain of evidence that Australia urgently needs to up its climate game to help safeguard ocean icons like the Great Barrier Reef. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report published on Monday warns time is running out for the […]
Fenner Conference on sustainable agriculture deferred until March 2022
The Fenner Conference on Environment, originally scheduled for 30 September and 1 October 2021 in Canberra, has been deferred until March 17 and 18 in 2022 because of the ongoing impact of COVID-19. The conference is addressing “Making Australian agriculture sustainable” and will feature many impressive speakers from the farming and academic community. Conference co-organiser […]
Census data from 2021 is expected to reveal more about agriculture occupations
Ag workers are encouraged to specifically record their occupation details in the upcoming Census to help build better understanding of our ag workforce. Ag workers shouldn’t sell themselves short this Census, as farmers, fishers and foresters are the backbone of our rural economy, and the key to achieving the target to grow agriculture to $100 […]
Course for co-operative farming born from $2.5 million Government grant
In a nutshell, a $2.5 million Australian Government funded grant has been used to develop a Co-operative Farming program with the aim to expand the agricultural market, apparently through a learning course that starts on 17 August 2021. The Co-operative Financials and Governance for Accountants and Lawyers Program, the first course of its kind, has […]
National Landcare Award and $50,000 prize package goes to Andrew Stewart
Mr Andrew Stewart is the 2021 winner of the Bob Hawke Landcare Award Mr Andrew Stewart, a fourth-generation farmer, has delivered outstanding results on his grazing and agroforestry property in Victoria’s Otway Ranges, so well in fact he has become this year’s winner of the Bob Hawke Landcare Award. Take a look at the Video […]
Deadly viruses detected in seeds from overseas at an alarming rate
A range of vegetable and fruit viruses have been detected in seeds from overseas, demonstrating the significant biosecurity risks that illegal seed imports can pose. Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, said a variety of seeds were imported for testing and research purposes and the majority carried viruses of concern. “Seeds are the […]
Scientists target ‘ross river’ mosquito to stop the spread of virus
Research to tackle one of Australia’s most prolific mosquitos, responsible for spreading most cases of Ross River virus, has commenced in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. The three-year joint project, between the University of Newcastle, Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, the NSW Department of Health and the University of Melbourne, will use genomic […]
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 […]
Victorian Chamber partners with Crown to support regional business recovery
The roll out of a business roadshow to help regional Victorian businesses recover and reset their business from the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). Supported by Crown Melbourne, the Regional Business Recovery Roadshow will run throughout the month of August 2021. The […]