by Matilda Meikle | Sep 12, 2023 | Agriculture
The Australian Government has launched a new Farm Relief Tool to support rural development. They hope that the program will provide farmers with the financial and personal support they need to continue to grow and lead to innovative developments in the sector. ...
by Matilda Meikle | Aug 23, 2023 | Agriculture, Technology
Stoktake is the livestock facial recognition software taking the world by storm. Founded by Dr Phillip Zada, the exciting program was launched earlier this year and is already garnering significant international interest. Stoktake could signal the beginning for a new...
by Matilda Meikle | Aug 22, 2023 | Agriculture
A $12 million project run by CSIRO is attempting to increase the reliability of crop sowing. The research, funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation, will introduce wheat with specific genetic capabilities into the Australian market, allowing farmers to...
by Matilda Meikle | Jul 11, 2023 | Agriculture
A strain of saltbush resistant to drought is being planted across Australia in preparation for soaring temperatures and droughts. With the potential of El Nino hanging overhead, farmers across the country are planting thousands of a specially-designed variety of...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 19, 2023 | Agriculture
Experts have successfully bred disease-resistant grass, and it’s set to result in major opportunities for commercial exports. What started as an accidental opportunity has led to the development of disease-resistant Kikuyu grass. This new seed has major benefits for...
