Research & Development
Explore groundbreaking research and developments in plant genetics, new crop varieties, pest control, and the effects of climate change on agriculture.
Investing in Soil Science: Soil CRC’s Commitment to Agricultural Innovation
This article highlights the Cooperative Research Centre for High Performance Soils' (Soil CRC) investment in new research initiatives aimed at...
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Integrated disease management of powdery mildew in cereals
Powdery mildew can infect all cereals. However, its visual appearance usually outweighs the damage potential, especially during the autumn and...
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Cotton Growers to Contribute to Fatigue Management Project
The article highlights a project aimed at managing on-farm fatigue to improve safety and productivity in the agricultural sector, involving...
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Onion neck rot: a checklist for onion growers and seed suppliers (Part II)
Onion neck rot is a large concern for onion growers worldwide. So, it is important to be aware of main...
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Boost to Pulse Yields Top Aim for $11M National Project
An $11.02 million research project led by Murdoch University and supported by the GRDC aims to boost yields of chickpea,...
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Ramularia leaf spot of barley: raising the awareness on disease symptoms
Barley is a field crop of increasing importance due to increased resilience to many abiotic stresses of this crop and...
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Parthenium hysterophorus threatens food security in many regions of Asia and Africa
Parthenium hysterophorus, or parthenium weed, is highly invasive in many parts of the world. Parthenium weed is considered one of...
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A Visit to Peru: Meeting the Remarkable Specialist Mg.Sc. Hugo Elías, HUANUQUEÑO COCA
This month, I had the unique opportunity to travel to Peru, a country renowned for its rich culture, stunning landscapes,...
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Practical Agricultural Education at Universität Hohenheim: Innovations in Crop Breeding
Discover how Universität Hohenheim integrates practical education in crop breeding, featuring insights from Landessaatzuchtanstalt on advancements in spelt, triticale, soybean,...
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Sunflower volunteer weeds
Volunteer sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a major problem in crop rotations which include sunflower. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds germinate in...
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