NSW draft biosecurity plan released
THE draft biosecurity plan for New South Wales has been released, with smaller landholders and hobby...
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18 OCTOBER 2012
Developing better lupin varieties
SCIENTISTS in Western Australian have taken a huge step forward in molecular plant breeding, identifying...
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18 OCTOBER 2012
Act now before drought hits: CEDA
IN A bid to ensure Australia can take advantage of increasing international food demand, the Committee...
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18 OCTOBER 2012
Young guns to milk NZ for dairy knowledge
FIVE young dairy farmers will head across the Tasman next year to learn the ways of the world's biggest...
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18 OCTOBER 2012
Agronomist shortage to be addressed
A YOUNG agronomist from New South Wales has been honoured for her achievements ahead of a roundtable...
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17 OCTOBER 2012
Alarm over roadside GM canola
AN URGENT clean-up of roadside canola plants near a Western Australian town has been ordered after testing...
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17 OCTOBER 2012
George works magic on giant peas
IT'S fair to assume pea seeds would be difficult to grow after being left in a fridge for 35 years.
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17 OCTOBER 2012
Fruit and veg could spare colon cancer
WHILE research shows fresh fruit and vegetables could help us beat colon cancer, fresh juice lovers might...
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17 OCTOBER 2012
Addressing ag planning issues in Qld
INCREASED autonomy for local governments making planning decisions affecting agriculture should help...
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17 OCTOBER 2012
Boost for northern beef industry
NORTHERN beef producers are set to receive a boost with 100 researchers pooling their expertise to provide...
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17 OCTOBER 2012
Brighter forecasting thanks to local data
WESTERN Australian farmers in the Wheatbelt and South-West can now access their local weather data, thanks...
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16 OCTOBER 2012
Biodegradable weed mat to help soil health
THE CSIRO has developed a biodegradable weed mat that not only keeps out weeds, but delivers better soil...
