A paper capturing the research behind a unique mechanical weed chipper developed by The University of Western Australia and The University of Sydney (USYD) has received the Most Outstanding Paper Award for publications in the Weed Technology journal. (more…)
Category: Features
Glyphosate-resistant capeweed detected in WA
Researchers from the Grains Research and Development Corporation-supported Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) have detected the world’s first population of glyphosate-resistant capeweed. (more…)
Research gives insight into how stubble influences frost risk
The latest findings to come from breakthrough research on the influence of stubble and rainfall on the incidence of frost will be profiled at WA’s premier grains conference. (more…)
Horticulture growers urged to monitor crops for voracious pest
Horticulture and turf growers in the Gingin and north Wanneroo production areas have been urged to monitor crops for the plant pest, fall armyworm, after larvae were detected in a local crop. (more…)
New research facilities to support jobs and grow aquaculture industry
The WA Government is investing $500,000 to boost Western Australia’s shellfish research capacity and support the growth of the emerging aquaculture industries, as part of the State’s $5.5 billion recovery and jobs plan. (more…)
Hop to it and snap a feral for new competition!
The popular Feral Photos and Video competition is back and being reignited in a major way with close to $5000 worth of prizes on offer, thanks to our competition collaborators Animal Trap Solutions, CSIRO Publishing and Outdoor Cameras Australia. (more…)