All posts tagged "agriculture"
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347ScienceThe state of plant biosecurity in Australia
The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 was released by Plant Health Australia (PHA), bringing together contributions from over 100 government,...
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478News and ViewsSignificant progress towards a weeds RDE portfolio
Over the past two years the Centre has been making steady but important progress in moving towards the development of a Weeds...
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605Science‘Intelligent’ weeds evolve to evade controls
Findings from one of Australia’s longest running paddock surveys have confirmed some plants will change the way they grow and reproduce to...
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448News and ViewsResearchers unite on international road map to insect recovery
As evidence grows that insect species all over the world are under serious threat – more than 70 scientists from 21 countries...
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586News and ViewsArtificial intelligence to help weed out pests
The development of an artificially intelligent weapon to help in the fight against Australia’s $5 billion weed scourge will receive $1.97 million...
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913Who's WhoToowoomba scientist helping to end world hunger
Pacific Seeds Sorghum Plant Breeder, Dr Solomon Fekybelu was a son of an Ethiopian police officer who never expected he’d be living...
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689ResearchFinding the ‘needle in a haystack’ with new portable DNA device
A new smart-phone sized technology to quickly sequence DNA is being tested by University of Canberra researchers, through the Centre for Invasive...
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894ScienceDeveloping cleaner, greener fertiliser
Research from The Australian National University (ANU) has produced a method that transforms waste into a new fertiliser.
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666ResearchWhat is the cost of soil-borne crop disease?
Agriculture Victoria is calling on growers and agronomists to contribute to a national project seeking to determine the potential soil-borne diseases of...
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703ScienceHorticulture leads Australian agriculture
A recent analysis of Australian agricultural industries has put horticulture at the forefront in value and sustainable practices.
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Teaching primary school kids about the brain through art - Get Education
Primary school students around Australia are being encouraged to learn about the brain through a national art competition that will be judged by some of Australia’s leading brain researchers. With great prizes on offer, including up to $1000 in teaching aids for the winning students’ schools, th...
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Nominations Now Open For Victorian Training Awards - Get Education
Outstanding individuals and organisations in the TAFE and training sector can now be nominated for a Victorian Training Award. The prestigious event is now in its 67th year and recognises the achievements of apprentices, students, teachers and employers. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierne...
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UniSA researchers targeting a new treatment for pancreatic cancer - GetSTEM
Researchers at UniSA are developing a technique to make it easier to detect and target pancreatic cancer cells and minimise treatment side effects in patients. Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers, with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicating only 1...
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Charles Darwin University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor and President - Get Education
The Council of Charles Darwin University (CDU) has announced the appointment of Professor Scott Bowman AO as the university’s new Vice-Chancellor and President. Professor Bowman, who will commence in May 2021, joins CDU as a distinguished university leader. Currently the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancel...
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Integrating STEM studies vital for world problems - Get Education
Making sure girls and women have equal access to science-related learning at all stages of their education is at the heart of building female representation in the sciences, education experts agree. Building on the findings of a Flinders University study of girls’ engagement with science in choosi...
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Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at 5:16am
#CSIRO secures licence to develop medicinal cannabis https://t.co/MfLE35pmXG
#CSIRO secures licence to develop medicinal cannabis https://t.co/MfLE35pmXG
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 at 2:09am
Real-time network prediction and response simulation https://t.co/joUEIMX3Yb
Real-time network prediction and response simulation https://t.co/joUEIMX3Yb
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 at 2:05am
Jellyfish, not jaws what we fear in the ocean https://t.co/rnw6ORhEZk
Jellyfish, not jaws what we fear in the ocean https://t.co/rnw6ORhEZk