Cropping Briefs
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
Weeds are costing growers a whopping $4 billion a year to control
The Australian Government has been prompted to design a new framework for managing weeds, and as a result has appointed natural resource management company Wild
Auditor-General’s report highlights need for urgent action to support biosecurity system
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for Australia’s vegetable growers, has called for urgent action into Australia’s biosecurity system following the findings of an Auditor-General’s report
AUSVEG announces Michael Coote as its Chief Executive Officer
Australian vegetable industry body AUSVEG has announced the appointment of Michael Coote as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2021. Michael Coote
Agreement opens door to Sri Lanka trade
A new biosecurity agreement between Australia and Sri Lanka will broaden trade opportunities for Australian exporters.
Xylella wine grape threat discussed at annual forum on top plant disease risks
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has hosted the first online forum with industry and federal and state governments to review the progress
Netting protection funding of $1.5 million for Queensland apple and pear growers
Queensland apple and pear growers will be able to access $1.5 million in grants to purchase protective netting. There has been a significant barrier for
Plant microbiome intra-cellular bacteria discovery opens up new area of study
International experts have described for the first time how healthy plants appear to carry bacteria in their cells, opening an avenue of research to improve
Minister advises Australia is officially free from citrus canker
Australia has been declared officially free from citrus canker following remaining restricted areas in the Northern Territory (NT) being lifted on 13 April 2021.
Macadamia co-operative expands in Queensland
Aussie macadamia growers working together in a co-operative have announced they are expanding their joint operations in Queensland, creating 40 additional jobs.
Cane growers are lining up for a 29.5 million tonne harvest
Queensland’s sugarcane growers are counting down to the start of 2021 harvest, buoyed by the news that Australia has jumped to second place in the list of raw sugar exporting nations, even with weather reducing the expected crop.
Queensland melons allowed back into New Zealand
An agreement on biosecurity protocols means Queensland melons will be allowed back into New Zealand