Quantum battery energy breakthrough gives locals world leading edge
Scientists at the CSIRO the University of Melbourne and RMIT have made a breakthrough with the world’s first fully functioning proof-of-concept quantum battery Scientists have made a significant leap forward in energy storage technology with the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery. Similar to conventional batteries, this quantum version charges, stores and discharges energy – and […]
Fire risk assessments aided by AI expected to improve policy outcomes
A report into fire risks has revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) is being adopted to provide a more resilient insurance system Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) have released a report outlining how artificial intelligence (AI) can help address some of the most pressing issues facing insurance for farm […]
Growers are gaining ground in the fight against crop weeds
The impact of weeds on crop yields has fallen from 2.8 million tonnes in 2016 to 1.2 million tonnes in 2025 translating into higher income Grain and cotton growers are substantially increasing their income by incorporating long-term weed management strategies into their cropping programs, and more money is on the table. While growers are winning […]
CSIRO national stocktake of our food system reveals $800 billions of value
Local farmers produce enough food to feed around 100 million people and identifying hidden costs could extend that coverage CSIRO has completed the first-ever national stocktake of our $800 billion food system, currently produced by 100,000 farmers, that feeds around 100 million people, including 27 million Australians. Released today as part of the Food System Horizons initiative, […]
CSIRO push for more sustainable food system welcomed by Conservation group
The Australian Conservation Foundation says CSIRO’s report Towards a state of the food system report for Australia, released today, should inform a new approach to how we manage the food system in Australia, which is costing as much as $274 billion in negative environmental and health outcomes. The report calls for regulatory reform and a rethink on how […]
Plastic pollution along our coastlines drops by more than a third
With a decrease of 39% in waste along our coastline waste watchers can openly declare they are winning the plastic pollution battle Plastic pollution littering Australian coastlines has dropped by more than a third over the last decade, according to latest research released by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Researchers surveyed inland, riverine, and coastal […]
Satellite technology on-farm helps pastoralists prepare for drought
Livestock producers and all farmers can now get ahead of an unexpected dry spell by looking through satellite images A pilot project trialled in the Western Riverina of NSW has shown how a free, interactive online map can help pastoralists manage their stock before a drought hits and safeguard their business. A recent project used Satellite vegetation […]
CSIRO solar venture nets record initial funding to accelerate clean energy
With $15 million in funding CSIRO is combining its strong alliance with RFC Ambrian and Osaka Gas to reduce industrial emissions CSIRO has secured $15 million in initial funding through its FPR Energy arm to commercialise next-generation solar thermal technology that is claimed will help reduce industrial emissions, which currently account for 20% of Australia’s annual […]
Plastic waste reduction becomes a global challenge
CSIRO and DFAT are hosting global Demo Days where entrepreneurs will tackle plastic waste problems head-on and present solutions to lessen damage to our ecosystem Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is gathering environmental entrepreneurs across the Indo-Pacific region in a Demo Day to showcase their innovative solutions to tackle plastic waste. The rate of plastic […]
Methane emissions confirmed to have increased unabated for the past 20 years
Expect some extra scrutiny as the Global Methane report confirms emissions from human activity have jumped by 20% with 40% of that contributed to farming The Global Methane Budget 2024, highlights methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20% in the past two decades, with agriculture contributing 40% of that tally across the globe. […]