Winter canola proves profitable at Weatherboard
Pending trials aim to test novel genetics to counter stressful environments
04 Oct 2024CSIRO is seeking to undertake a field trial of genetically modified (GM) canola with increased abiotic stress tolerance. These canola varieties achieve their stress tolerance through the introduction of a gene from yeast. Trigall Australia...
Crop Protection Forum heads north for its 10th year
03 Oct 2024To be held in Highfields on Wednesday 27 November, the forum invites agronomists and industry members to explore the implications...
Australian soft wheat could hit Philippines’ sweet spot
03 Oct 2024Philippines companies are interested in diversifying the supply of soft wheat, used for cookies and cakes, with Australian options being explored. As part of an...
Cross-industry approach allows for new agtech ideas
02 Oct 20246 Summary: Melbourne agtech startup AquaTerra is developing a battery-operated device that uses sensors set 150 millimetres into the ground to gauge soil moisture and temperature...
NVT data assists crop and variety decisions
01 Oct 2024For almost two decades, National Variety Trials have been taking place across the country, providing invaluable data to assist crop and variety choices. Growers and agronomists, Mick Brosnan, Jeff Muirhead, Chris Seimer, Andrew McLean, discuss the benefits.
GRDC recommends review to determine ‘right-size’ RD&E
27 Sep 2024This is the first time in the organisation’s 34-year history that the GRDC Board and Executive team have triggered an...
Is human ingenuity winning the war on weeds?
27 Sep 2024Ray Harrington has spent more than six decades innovating and adapting sustainable farming practices. This has included minimum tillage and...
