Grain size discovery boosts sorghum potential

Sept. 28, 2021 | 2 min read
Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic the value and versatility of one of the world’s top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum. Use of the drought-resilient summer crop has been constrained by the small size of sorghum grains, but Professor David Jordan from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said that could be about to change

Agriculture looks to record-busting year

Sept. 14, 2021 | 2 min read
The agricultural sector is looking at another record-breaking year, with the gross value of production (GVP) forecast to reach $73 billion in 2021-22.

Record canola spurs another wonder winter crop

Sept. 7, 2021 | 2 min read
Australian winter crops are set for another bumper year with favourable conditions and a record amount of land sown to winter crops.

Redlegged earthmite management

Sept. 1, 2021 | 1 min read
Survey participants receive early access to a new RLEM online training module.

Brown marmorated stink bug season upon us again

Sept. 1, 2021 | 2 min read
The 2021-22 brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season has commenced today, with stronger biosecurity measures in place to manage the risks associated with this significant cargo pest.