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…