eDNA could bear fruit for farmers and the environment

A Curtin University study has revealed a new method of capturing DNA could provide farmers with a valuable tool for boosting crop production – while also benefiting the environment.

New directors at Hort innovation

One new and one returning director have joined the board of Hort Innovation amid a year of record investment for the grower-owned research and development corporation (RDC) for Australian horticulture.

Summerfresh announces summer apricot series

New Zealand’s spectacular summer – renowned for its long days and pristine air – is the inspiration behind the commercial brand names for a series of exclusive apricots distributed to local and international markets by grower co-operative, NZ Summerfresh Ltd.

Exciting times ahead for almond industry

A delegation from the Almond Board of Australia attended the annual California Almond Conference in Sacramento, California, recently.

Summerfresh announces summer apricot series

New Zealand’s spectacular summer – renowned for its long days and pristine air – is the inspiration behind the commercial brand names for a series of exclusive apricots distributed to local and international markets by grower co-operative, NZ Summerfresh Ltd.

eDNA could bear fruit for farmers and the environment

A Curtin University study has revealed a new method of capturing DNA could provide farmers with a valuable tool for boosting crop production – while also benefiting the environment.

Research boost for hazelnut industry

Charles Sturt University researchers are leading a major five-year $2 million program funded by AgriFutures Australia to optimise hazelnut production in Australia.

Creating fertiliser and fuel from thin air

Australian farmers could soon see their fertiliser costs drop 10 per cent through groundbreaking technology developed by homegrown startup PlasmaLeap.

Collaboration key to ultimate genotypes in plants and livestock

University of Queensland researchers are setting the agenda for breeding high yield, heat tolerant and disease-resistant crops and low emission cattle with excellent feed conversion efficiency as they search for the ultimate genotype.