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Researchers uncover how invasive plants get a head start after fires

NEW research from The University of Western Australia (UWA) has shed light on why some invasive plants make a better comeback after a fire, outstripping native species in the race for resources.

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 New research explains why some invasive plants perform better after bushfires. Image courtesy UWA.

New research explains why some invasive plants perform better after bushfires. Image courtesy UWA.

The findings, published this week in ‘Nature Communications', could help to improve revegetation efforts in regions affected by bushfires. During bushfires, organic compounds called karrikins are produced...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.