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...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 25, 2023 | Agriculture
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...
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...
