Innovation
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Audreys in action on farmings frontline
Behind farming’s frontline – and in the paddocks – is a diverse and dynamic network of researchers working hard with growers and industry to redefine…
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Fungus the new frontline in fleabane fight
A natural fungal agent specific to flaxleaf fleabane weeds is entering the final phase of development for eventual field deployment. Flaxleaf fleabane (Conyza bonariensis), which…
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Why tracking data is the pathway to growth
INSERO founder Greg Guyette is another technology provider who believes one of agriculture’s biggest challenges continues to be change. The US-based precision agriculture advocate was…
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Virtual fencing pushes the boundaries
IS it here? Virtually, we’re told. But even if it is here, how would we know? Virtually no idea. Or, as they say, don’t fence…
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Drones capturing key insights
SUNRAYSIA and the Mallee have been under the StevTech microscope for the past six years and nothing appears to be escaping its eagle eyes. As…
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Mapping tree yield a relatively simple task
By Dr John Fielke, Ag-IQ Australia THE total yield of almonds from an orchard is the sum of the production of each individual tree. Some…
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The BCG engine room
The senior research manager: Dr Yolanda Plowman is the senior research manager at the Birchip Cropping Group and holds a PhD from the University of…
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Scientific giant striving for better farming
Birchip Cropping Group has become a major player on the national agricultural stage and is now running a large slice of the GRDC-funded National Variety…
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Mini organisms producing macro results
LOAM Bio is working with the world’s smallest organisms to solve some of the world’s biggest problems – and is bringing a roadshow to Ouyen…
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Recycling’s a meal ticket for almonds
PROGRAM leader Professor Paul Petrie and his team are working hard to revolutionise the long-term management of Sunraysia’s almond industry and from there, eventually, all…
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Call goes out to innovators
COULD you be sitting on the next big thing in agricultural technology? Do you have an innovative agtech solution which could redefine grain growing in…
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AgPick’s Facial Recognition: Enhancing Farm Security
IF artificial intelligence isn’t coming to your farm just yet, you can bet it is coming to a farm very near you. Especially in the…