Experiment puts space lettuce under the microscope
Lettuce samples from the International Space Station are being studied to determine the effects of microgravity on crop…
Crops preferred to sheep in large parts of Australia’s traditional mixed farming regions
Not all that long ago, mixed farming was standard practice on broadacre properties across Australia. Most farmers ran…
Rain brings relief across much of Victoria but the drought is ‘certainly not over’
Soaking rain has brought relief to dry paddocks across Victoria, but it will take months or even years…
Resilient desert plant shows how agricultural crops could beat global warming
Life in places like California’s Death Valley pushes everything to its limit. Temperatures rise past 120 degrees Fahrenheit.…
Australia commits A$1.1bn to boost low-carbon fuels industry
The Australian government is investing A$1.1 billion ($728 million; €618 million) in a program to support the domestic…
Potato mop-top virus detected in Victoria for first time, industry says
Potato seeds found in cold storage in Victoria have tested positive for the exotic mop-top virus. The Australian…
Potato mop-top virus ‘impossible’ to eradicate, Biosecurity Tasmania says as ninth incursion detected
Potato mop-top virus is here to stay and its source is unlikely to ever be discovered, Biosecurity Tasmania…
Spring outlook positive for east coast farmers, but some still struggling
A bumper spring is expected for livestock producers, and grain growers are anticipating the nation’s third-largest crop on…
Agriculture, fisheries and forestry in Australia set to be worth record $101b
The value of agriculture, fisheries and forestry production in Australia is set to reach a record $101.6 billion…
Will China’s new chromosome editing tool unlock new wave of genetic advances?
A group of Chinese scientists has overcome a challenge that stumped biologists for decades by developing a new…