All posts tagged "environment"

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  Small Farms

  Drought tolerant vines

  Wine researchers at the University of Adelaide are investigating drought-tolerant grape varieties from Cyprus for their suitability for Australian conditions.

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  News and Views

  New data sheds light on groundwater in the Upper Burdekin

  Fresh new elevation data relating to groundwater resources in the Upper Burdekin is set to benefit north Queensland’s farmers, businesses and communities.

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  News and Views

  Communities urged to prepare for bushfire season

  Australians are being urged to work with their community, neighbours and friends to prepare for another tough bushfire season.

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  Broadacre

  Tackling climate challenges at high profit in grains workshop

  How some of New South Wales top grain growers are managing farming operations in an increasingly variable climate will be a key...

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  News and Views

  Minister takes control of lower Murray water extraction

  The Victorian Government is protecting the environment and water entitlement holders against the negative impacts of increasing water extractions below the Barmah...

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  News and Views

  Rabbit control in Willandra Lakes! Year 1 completed, learning lessons and moving forward

  Over the past year, Western Local Land Services and a number of its stakeholders have partnered to tackle the ongoing threat that...

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  Livestock

  Potential for reduced methane from cows

  An international team of scientists has shown it is possible to breed cattle to reduce their methane emissions.

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  News and Views

  Celebrate INCLUSIVITY at the 2019 State and Territory Landcare Awards

  Landcare Australia is inviting nominations for the 2019 State and Territory Landcare Awards which recognises individuals and groups across the nation for...

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  News and Views

  Joint venture for research, innovation & collaboration

  The launch of the Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC) in Mildura, a joint venture between La Trobe University, the University of Melbourne...

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  Small Farms

  New home for oysters

  More than 50,000 native oysters have been introduced to Windara Reef as part of Australia’s biggest reef restoration project, led by The...