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QUT snags $3.4 million for methane research

July 4, 2025 | 2 min read
Bovotica, a pioneering agtech spinout from QUT, has successfully raised $3.4 million in its seed funding round.
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Gazania’s wreak havoc on grain crops

July 2, 2025 | 2 min read
A La Trobe University study has found the invasive South African flower Gazania is more resilient than previously understood, with its ability to adapt to different environments making it one of the biggest weed threats to Australian native grasslands and grain production.
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Pollination pressure a concern

July 1, 2025 | 4 min read
Potential declines in bee populations due to varroa mite infestation could jeopardise Australian horticultural production, Rabobank says in a newly released report.
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Australian insect industry $2m research program

June 30, 2025 | 2 min read
Led by the University of Adelaide and supported by AgriFutures Australia through its Emerging Industries program, a new $2 million program of research is set to unlock the potential of Australia’s insect industry by addressing critical barriers to growth.
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Australian Academy of Science honours Varshney

June 27, 2025 | 1 min read
Australia’s pre-eminent scientific organisation has recognised Murdoch University Professor Rajeev Varshney for his groundbreaking and translational contributions to crop productivity and global food security.
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Crop Smart opens new store in Horsham

June 25, 2025 | 2 min read
Crop Smart has relocated its Dooen store to a new site in Horsham.
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New taskforce sets a path for the future of livestock transport

May 29, 2025 | 2 min read
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)has formed a transport sustainability taskforce with red meat supply chain representatives to measure animal movement and animal welfare metrics for the livestock road transport industry.
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Farmers to cash in on EOFY offers

May 28, 2025 | 2 min read
New Holland is offering deals and flexible financing options across a wide range of compact and low to mid horsepower tractors, as farmers look to boost productivity and prepare for the coming season with improved optimism.
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New pangenome analysis uncovers genetic key to larger peanut yields

May 26, 2025 | 2 min read
Researchers from Australia and China have identified crucial structural variations which determine seed size and weight in peanuts, paving the way for the development of higher-yielding crop varieties.
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Academia and industry working together

May 23, 2025 | 2 min read
Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga has hosted the Elders Limited board as part of a partnership agreement designed to advance agricultural innovation, sustainability and education.
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Canberra commits to national food security strategy

May 2, 2025 | 2 min read
AUSVEG has welcomed the commitment from the Australian government to a national food security strategy as a recognition of the importance of shoring up future food supply and the long-term viability of Australia’s vegetable industry.
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Crop breeders attend ACB Breeders Week in Melbourne

May 1, 2025 | 1 min read
More than 150 of Australia’s leading field crop breeders, researchers and industry representatives were in Melbourne at the start of March for the third annual ACB Breeders Week series of meetings and workshops.
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Future Farming Forum highlights challenges and opportunities for farm transition

May 1, 2025 | 3 min read
With around 70 per cent of Australian family farms expected to transition to the next generation in the next five years, a key event bringing together some of the brightest young minds in farming has identified gaps and opportunities to help support young farmers.
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New test measures antibacterial properties of honey

May 1, 2025 | 2 min read
A tool developed by e University of Western Australia and commercialised by bee research centre Y-Trace can measure the antibacterial properties of honey with unprecedented accuracy.
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Unlocking grower solutions for Australia’s biggest horticulture challenges

May 1, 2025 | 3 min read
Mentoring to transform ideas into real solutions is one of the key offerings of a new program launched by Hort Frontiers.

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Pollination pressure a concern
Crop Smart opens new store in Horsham
Investment targets mouse activity
7 Worlds Ag Expands product range
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