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 […]
Indigenous Rangers celebrated on World Ranger Day as a way of thanks
On World Ranger Day we are celebrating the significant contribution our Indigenous Rangers make in protecting Australia from exotic pests and diseases. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the expert knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rangers about Country plays a critical role in Australia’s national biosecurity system. “Northern Australia poses […]
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 […]
Future Drought Fund opens grants for $34.2 million to deliver more resilience
Expressions of interest are invited for projects to manage and prepare for the impacts of drought through the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF). The Drought Resilience Innovation Grants is expected to drive development, extension, adoption and commercialisation of drought resilience practices and technologies. If we want our Australian farmers – and the […]
Fish size study shows benefits of marine sanctuaries according to AMCS
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) says a study released today by researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWA) shows that larger fishes can be found in Australia’s no-take marine sanctuaries, is more evidence of the benefits of highly protected areas for our oceans. The study used underwater video to take over 1 million […]
Let the government know just how good or not your connection is
The Regional Telecommunications Review (the Review) is an opportunity for people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia to share their views and experiences using telecommunications services in their area. Every three years the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) is appointed to conduct the Review. The 2021 RTIRC has now […]
Earth Overshoot Day five months earlier than we can scale the resources of the planet
Maybe, Earth Overshoot Day is a term you are not familiar with. It marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate. You must admit that doesn’t sound like a good thing to be happening. In 2021 Earth Overshoot Day fell on 29 July, […]
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 […]