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Researchers double sorghum grain yield to improve food supply

Plant scientists have doubled the amount of grains that a sorghum plant can yield.
Read full storyLeading grains industry body to join research collaboration

Research into effectiveness of new compound for protecting stored grain is underway.
Read full storyAustralia: Widespread rainfall on the way

According to weather experts, a slow moving upper level trough will deliver the most widespread rain event across the east coast in six months over the next week.
Read full storyNEW JOINT VENTURE TO IMPROVE ANNUAL LEGUME BREEDING

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.
Read full storyWorld-class research supporting QLD sorghum industry

World-class research from Queensland’s leading scientists is supporting significant growth in the state’s sorghum industry.
Read full storyHeritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug

One of Australia’s largest seed companies is changing names, with Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug from 28th October 2019.
Read full storyIntegrated management approaches to combat plant virus diseases

Investigations by The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Institute of Agriculture and Washington State University (WSU) in the USA have concluded that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to management of plant viral diseases.
Read full storyAustralia's first potash mine set to begin production in Western Australia

Australia's first sulphate of potash (SOP) mine is set to begin commercial production next year, with Kalium Lakes making the final investment approval for its Beyondie Sulphate of Potash project in Western Australia.
Read full storyBASF’s strategy in agriculture aims for innovation-driven growth in specific markets

- Compelling offer connects seeds, traits, crop protection and digital solutions to support farmer success worldwide - Aiming for profitable growth of one percentage point above global agricultural market and a 50% increase in sales by 2030 - Launch of over 30 new products by 2028 with peak sales potential of more than €6 billion - Increase sales of products that make a substantial contribution to sustainability
Read full storyWhat’s the best way to manage annual ryegrass in chickpea crops?

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.
Read full storyTick vaccine for Bos taurus breeds a step closer

A vaccine to protect Bos taurus breeds from the costly cattle tick is getting closer, paving the way for northern producers to introduce genetics capable of opening doors to new, high-value markets.
Read full storySurveillance technology to ramp up intelligence on pests and diseases

Australian plant industries are set to benefit from the deployment of some of the most sophisticated pest surveillance technologies in the world, with a revolutionary mobile surveillance unit prototype about to be launched.
Read full storyNew projects tap the pulse of northern Australia

More than $4.5 million dollars in investment will support the development of a northern Australian broadacre cropping industry.
Read full storyGenetic modification law reform could see cotton industry swoop on South Australia

Australia's multi-billion-dollar cotton industry could expand into South Australia, once the state dumps its controversial ban on genetically modified crops in December.
Read full storyBayer launches latest fungicide innovation, iblon technology

Bayer announced today that its latest fungicide innovation marketed under the iblon™ technology brand has received first registration worldwide from the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries.
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