All posts tagged "crops"
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272AgricultureHandpicking genes for disease-resistant crops
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed tools to identify plant genes resistant to disease-causing fungi and deploy them to...
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330AgricultureWinter crop area heading towards record high
The ABARES Australian crop report – June 2021 is forecasting above average winter crop production in 2021–22. Area planted to winter crops...
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298AgricultureResearch aims to put squeeze on crop disease
The start to the grain cropping season in Western Australia has been wetter than usual which could mean higher-than-average crop disease levels...
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333AgricultureCanola hybrids bolster strong outcomes in face of global demand
As global demand for oilseed outstrips supply1, Aussie farmers are turning to new hybrids for greater flexibility, increased yields, and excellent weed...
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241AgricultureNew surveillance guide for pests and diseases of tropical crops
Plant Health Australia’s latest resource for growers is the Exotic Pest Identification and Surveillance Guide for Tropical Horticulture, developed with funding from...
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364AgricultureNew phosphorus research to set pulses racing
Phosphorus is the main fertiliser input required to successfully grow pulse crops, and local growers have expressed a desire for improved information...
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389AgricultureCentral NSW growers investigate IWM options
Tim Bartimote, Local Land Services (LLS) in Dubbo says many grain growers in the Central West region of NSW are keen to...
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425AgricultureGuide to year round crops and pastures in the rangelands
A five-year project to support agriculture and pastoral diversification in the Western Australian northern rangelands has culminated with the release of a...
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178AgricultureGrants to protect Victorian apples and pears
Victorian apple and pear growers can now apply for grants of up to $150,000 for netting to protect their fruit from hail...
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236AgricultureWhy we should adopt biotechnology for food security
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture are concerned that the worldwide adoption of biotechnology to improve crop production...
