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First release of genetically engineered moth could herald new era of crop protection

Feb. 13, 2020 | 2 min read
A newly published study reports a successful, first-ever open-field release of a self-limiting, genetically engineered diamondback moth, stating that it paves the way for an effective and sustainable approach to pest control.
Winter cropping

HERBICIDE TOLERANT WHEAT TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY

Nov. 29, 2019 | 1 min read
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia has discovered key genes in wheat that are associated with Metribuzin herbicide tolerance.
Winter cropping

Australia approved world-first use of a product based on BASF’s herbicide Luximax

Nov. 25, 2019 | 2 min read
Australian farmers will be the first in the world to experience Luximax® (cinmethylin), the breakthrough pre-emergent herbicide by BASF, which has received registration from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Currently registered for use in wheat (excluding durum wheat), Luximax will be available to growers in time for the 2020 season.
Seeds

Swiss Agronomist Trades Snow For Australia’s Outback Dream

Nov. 6, 2019 | 2 min read
With her Australian accent, it is hard to believe Pacific Seeds Production Agronomist Annie Christinat recently swapped life in the Swiss mountains for the Australian outback to pursue her dream of living on the land.
Seeds - Summer cropping

Researchers double sorghum grain yield to improve food supply

Nov. 5, 2019 | 2 min read
Plant scientists have doubled the amount of grains that a sorghum plant can yield.
Seeds

NEW JOINT VENTURE TO IMPROVE ANNUAL LEGUME BREEDING

Oct. 24, 2019 | 2 min read
A 10-year joint venture between The University of Western Australia and PGG Wrightson Seeds has been launched to provide farmers better access to advances in seed technology.
Seeds - Summer cropping

World-class research supporting QLD sorghum industry

Oct. 22, 2019 | 2 min read
World-class research from Queensland’s leading scientists is supporting significant growth in the state’s sorghum industry.
Seeds

Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug

Oct. 17, 2019 | 2 min read
One of Australia’s largest seed companies is changing names, with Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug from 28th October 2019.
Winter cropping

What’s the best way to manage annual ryegrass in chickpea crops?

Sept. 30, 2019 | 4 min read
Annual ryegrass is becoming increasingly prevalent in the northern cropping region, and many populations already have a high level of resistance to the major Group B and Group A herbicides registered for use in chickpea crops.
Winter cropping

First pea genome to help improve crops of the future

Sept. 4, 2019 | 1 min read
A global team including scientists from The University of Western Australia has assembled the first genome of the field pea, which provides insight into how the legume evolved and will help aid future improvements of the crop.
Seeds - Summer cropping - Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

New projects tap the cropping potential of northern Australia

Aug. 30, 2019 | 2 min read
Projects to focus on developing commercial-scale trials of oilseeds, pulses, cereals and forage crops in northern Australia.
Winter cropping

Late-season glyphosate permit on feed barley approved

Aug. 23, 2019 | 1 min read
Grain Producers Australia Chairman, Mr Andrew Weidemann, advises industry that the APVMA has issued a permit for ‘Pre-Harvest Dessication and Spray Topping of Weeds in Specified Barley (Except Malting Barley) - Permit number – PER82594 (v2)’. The permit expiry is 30 April 2020.
Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Winter cropping

Breakthrough in disease resistance for Brassica crops

Aug. 20, 2019 | 2 min read
A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops.
Seeds

LIFTING GM MORATORIUM A WIN FOR FARMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Aug. 19, 2019 | 2 min read
The plant science industry commends Minister Whetstone and the Marshall Government’s announcement today. We now call on all parties to support this science-based decision so farmers in South Australia can access the clear environmental, agronomic and financial benefits of growing approved genetically modified (GM) crops.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides - Post-emergent herbicides - Winter cropping

Update on late-season glyphosate use

Aug. 13, 2019 | 2 min read
The late-season use of glyphosate on barley, under emergency use permit (PER82594), is no longer permitted

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Cereal research fast-tracked
D-Day looming for FMDs
Trials fundamental for mungbean production
Biting into the mealybug malaise in wineries
Why communication is key to mitigating conflict
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