UWA

UWA weed scientist Roberto Busi says using paraquat tank-mixed with a residual product has shown promising results to managing ryegrass resistant to both glyphosate and paraquat. Credit: UWA.
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Study uncovers insight into managing dual-resistant ryegrass

Work is underway to delay herbicide resistance

24 May 2024

Research has found genetics play a large factor in determining the temperament of sheep.
SHEEP

Research cracks the code of calmer sheep

Genetics found to play a role in sheep temperament

20 June 2019

WA's native banksia (Banksia menziesii) has been helping researchers develop new hardy crops.
ON-FARM

WA banksia holds the key to a new breed of hardy crop

New research to develop crops with minimal phosphorus

11 December 2018

Lack of copper in ancient soil regulates nitrification
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Lack of copper in ancient soil regulates nitrification

RESEARCHERS from The University of Western Australia and Newcastle University (UK) have discovered copper

12 August 2016

Legumes lead to better health and sustainable food production
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Legumes lead to better health and sustainable food production

WIDER consumption of grain legumes is the answer to improving human health and meeting the increasing

05 August 2016

ChAFTA's positive impact on agriculture in the spotlight
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ChAFTA's positive impact on agriculture in the spotlight

THE China-Australia's Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) and its impact on the agriculture industry was in

15 July 2016

UWA takes large steps to eradicate hunger in Timor Leste
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UWA takes large steps to eradicate hunger in Timor Leste

THE number of people experiencing hunger in Timor Leste has reduced dramatically thanks to an enormously

15 June 2016

UAVs could help growers manage nutrients and insects
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UAVs could help growers manage nutrients and insects

IMAGERY obtained from cameras mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could help growers and consultants

13 May 2016

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors (May 2024)

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.