Big wet predicted but mill closures and subsidies already putting a damper on 2021

The logic of China’s economic coercion on Australian agriculture

Climate change and extreme events – quantifying the changing odds

Managing feral animals can help transition to net zero emissions

Effective management of feral animals can play a part in achieving net zero emissions in Australia by 2050, according to Andreas Glanznig, CEO of the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.

Experts win support to get kids excited for careers in Ag

CQUniversity’s Agricultural Education and Extension team have been awarded a grant worth more than half-a-million dollars to deliver a nationwide program that aims to attract young people to careers in the agriculture sector.

Wind farm noise may not be more disruptive to sleep than other sources

Residents who live within 10km of a wind farm report more sleep issues from other sources, such as insomnia, stress and snoring spouses, than the nearby wind farms, a Flinders University study has found.

New online guide for home bushfire resilience

A new online bushfire best practice guide on how to improve the bushfire resilience of Australian homes and gardens has been launched.As we head into another bushfire season, the Bushfire Best Practice Guide offers a range of advice on building and retrofitting for bushfire protection.

Steel from rubber technology wins grant

UNSW SMaRT Centre industry partner Molycop has been awarded a federal government grant to help further commercialise UNSW@SMaRT Green Steel Technology that uses waste rubber as an alternative to coking coal in steel making.