by Matilda Meikle | Apr 25, 2023 | Agriculture, Technology
All around us, technology is helping Aussie industries to simplify their processes, including in the farming and agricultural sectors. For these businesses, embracing this digital age is leading to greater connection and expansion, resulting in amazing opportunities....
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 24, 2023 | Agriculture
A new initiative hopes to breed strawberries for automated picking. Run by Hort Innovation, the program aims to develop strawberry varieties that can be harvested by robots, and integrate them into the national market. If successful, these plants could improve the...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 18, 2023 | Agriculture
Pine nuts could be Australia’s next big industry, but there are a few challenges to overcome first. Recently, AgriFutures Australia released the Australian Pine Nut Strategic RD&E Plan (2022-2023). This ten-year scheme highlights the benefits of developing a...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 10, 2023 | Agriculture
Red seaweed could help limit the environmental impact of cows. A recent study has found that feeding cattle red seaweed could reduce their methane emissions. Published in the international journal Animal Feed Science and Technology, it suggested dairy farmers could...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 4, 2023 | Agriculture
A new campaign is hoping to encourage Aussie farmers to monitor the health of their bee hives The ‘Bee Pest Blitz’ is an annual month-long campaign that started on 1 April. It emphasizes bee biosecurity and prioritizes protection against pests. According to Dr Jenny...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 4, 2023 | Agriculture
Aussie farmers are suffering from poor mental health, and it’s up to everyone to help. New research has revealed that farming communities across the country are struggling with increasing depression and anxiety levels. The insight has left many calling for stronger...
