The FastStart Cotton Award is bigger than ever

The FastStart Cotton Award is bigger than ever

The 2022/2023 Faststart Cotton Establishment Award winners have been announced, and it’s an exciting time to be a cotton grower in Australia. The FastStart Cotton Awards celebrate the excellent work of growers in the early stages of cotton production across the...
Breeding strawberries for the future

Breeding strawberries for the future

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...
The possible power of Aussie pine nuts

The possible power of Aussie pine nuts

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...
How red seaweed is saving the environment

How red seaweed is saving the environment

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...
Why all farmers should check on their honeybees

Why all farmers should check on their honeybees

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...