National soil information system proving vital to agriculture’s future
Nurturing the food we eat and the plants we grow and for the animals native to our land soil is a fundamental pillar in the sustainability, productivity and growth of our agricultural industries. What might seem like simple dirt to many, is the key component to maintaining a strong agricultural industry and thriving rural and […]
Mouse activity reported as high in several growing regions with vigilance advised
The little bastards are back with mouse activity in growing regions from as far apart as the WA Wheatbelt to the Mallee and Wimmera in Victoria and the Darling Downs in QLD The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are urging growers and advisers to be vigilant due to […]
Canola pests are under attack from beneficial insects spiders and mites
GRDC is attempting to recruit what it terms beneficial insects to attack known pests in Canola to combat pesticide resistant strains Grain growers are expected to benefit from improved pest management strategies with the commencement of two research projects by GRDC focusing on beneficial insects (beneficials) in Canola. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) […]
Canola growers get star of approval from the European Commission
It’s an important milestone that the European Commission has recognised our local canola industry as low emissions grown Latest analysis from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has led to the European Commission’s recognition of the Australian canola industry’s low-emissions credentials for the second time, enabling local canola growers continued access to lucrative international markets. Australia […]
Saltbush drought resilient shrub in front line defence against El Nino threat
Anameka Saltbush is able to support farmers in dry times as it can provide key nutrients that improve livestock productivity and health Sheep and cattle farmers are planting hundreds of thousands of an elite variety of Oldman Saltbush this winter to supplement feed during dryer conditions heralded by a potential El Nino. Anameka Saltbush is […]
CSIRO launches ANSIS a national data and information tool for soil
An important step forward for the future sustainable management of soils in every part of the country is now available through ANSIS Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a soil evaluation tool called ANSIS that will help farmers obtain data to maintain their natural soil resources for pastures and cropping. Now live and available […]
CSIRO researchers have weighed in with their view on the significance of the possible El Niño conditions warning
Following The Bureau of Meteorology announcement that we can expect to move out of the current neutral phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). We have been in a neutral phase of ENSO since the “triple dip” of La Niña over three consecutive years ended earlier this year. The Bureau’s recently released El Niño ‘alert’ follows climate […]
Heavy industry in Australia could decarbonise without risk
Pathways to limit warming to 1.5 degrees and create up to 1.35 million jobs are all options available to current company shareholders and directors This is a long read, but perhaps the planet you live on and has helped to nurture you since birth deserves your attention for just a few minutes. And if you […]
Aussie and US scientists combine brains trust to tackle global challenges
An expanding research partnership with joint research between CSIRO and the US National Science Foundation will turbocharge many solutions Climate change, clean energy and sustainability, building low-emissions technologies and developing ethical artificial intelligence are some of the challenges being tackled by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) under […]
CSIRO upgraded research facilities will give Aussie cotton a boost
The $25 million upgrade to CSIRO’s cotton research facilities is expected to increase the value of cotton cropping across all states CSIRO shows it has plenty of faith in the local Cotton industry as the research organisation unveiled a $25 million upgrade to its Myall Vale site in NSW with new facilities to support cutting-edge […]