All posts tagged "agriculture"

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  News and Views

  Leading soil scientist returns to his research roots

  One of the world’s leading soil scientists Professor Nanthi Bolan has returned to his roots with a full-time teaching and research role...

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  320

  Research

  Research prompts increase to recommended mouse bait rates

  A new research investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has enabled evidence-based...

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  News and Views

  Intra-cellular bacteria study opens new field of study

  International experts have described for the first time how healthy plants appear to carry bacteria in their cells, opening a new avenue...

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  News and Views

  Smartening-up meat traceability

  Central Queensland University has been awarded a $200,101 traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System (NLIS).

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  282

  News and Views

  Sweet! Citrus canker eradicated from Oz

  After a three-year effort, citrus canker (caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri) has been eradicated from Australia.

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  News and Views

  Biosecurity essentials: orchard harvest outputs

  Using good on farm hygiene reduces the risk of spreading pests and diseases and minimises the risks they pose to your business....

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  Science

  Recording ‘ribbits’ and a bit of DNA, the key to keeping the Asian black spined toad out!

  The Asian black-spined toad (ABST, Duttaphyrnus melanostictus) is a species of significant biosecurity concern to Australian authorities, as it is one of...

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  Science

  Does the rabbit virus ‘RHDV2’ have an advantage over ‘RHDV1’ strains?

  Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus 2 (known as RHDV2) is a novel virus that has rapidly spread and become the dominant calicivirus in...

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  Research

  An industry with legs: Australia’s first edible insects roadmap

  Australia can become a player in the billion-dollar global edible insect industry, producing nutritious, sustainable, and ethical products to support global food...

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  Science

  Scientist to help unearth knowledge on weed response to soil amelioration

  Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development research scientist Sultan Mia will bring a wealth of experience in soils and plant biology...