Expansion of a facility that studies the impact of extreme weather on different crops will help develop heat tolerant varieties
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University facility to explore protected cropping benefits
Protected cropping could be the key to ensuring Australia’s food security while increasing horticultural yields, a prominent researcher believes
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Legume discovery could increase nitrogen fixation
La Trobe University researchers have discovered a genetic regulator that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert nitrogen from the atmosphere into nutrients. Farms & Farm Machinery speaks to the research leader to find out how this discovery could increase crop growth and yield, while reducing reliance on nitrogen fertilisers
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Whole asparagopsis reduces methane emissions effectively
Using whole Asparagopsis seaweed in cattle feed has been found to be more effective in reducing methane emissions than using its primary compound on its own
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Victorian research program puts finger on the pulse for producers
A new Victorian research program will help pulse producers develop varieties with traits that are driven by the market
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Study set to measure emissions from crop residue
A national study measuring greenhouse gas emissions from crop residues is set to help the grains industry accurately report its carbon footprint
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Wild chickpea genes could accelerate production
A collaborative study between three institutions has identified genes from wild species of chickpea could dramatically accelerate the crop’s improvement
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The future of sesame as an Australian crop
$4.525 million is being invested into a national research program called Sesame Central, which aims to scale-up production of sesame. The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA), AgriFutures Australia, AgriVentis Technologies and Central Queensland University have all contributed to the investment
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Charles Sturt Uni invests in research projects
Charles Sturt University (CSU) is devoting more than $50 million to agricultural research projects and facilities. Here, Jackson Haddad takes a deep dive into the various investments
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Farmers call for climate action in light of El Niño forecast
Farmers for Climate Action are calling for urgent action to limit climate change as farmers are officially facing an El Niño weather pattern after three years of La Niña.
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