First national map of Australia’s protected cropping structures launchedLaunched in mid-July, Australia’s first national map of PC systems enables accurate yield forecasting and speedy, targeted response to natural disasters and biosecurity threats.
National PC map proves its value in recent NSW varroa mite incursionThe AARSC’s near-completed map of all commercial protected cropping systems across Australia is already proving its worth as a rapid-response alert system for biosecurity breaches. The team behind it is calling for further feedback before finalising the national baseline map for release mid-year.
Meet Kirsty Bayliss: plant disease expertShe’s the Academic Chair in Biosecurity and Food Security at Murdoch University and a seasoned plant biotechnologist. A/Prof. Bayliss also leads a $1.4M project part-funded by the CRC that's set to boost the yields of popular fruit and vegetable crops.
NSW Government Budget invests to invigorate regionsThe 2022-23 NSW Budget contains a number of measures designed to harness the potential of regional NSW.
Have your say on the future of farming in NSWNew South Wales' peak agricultural association encourages members and non-members to contribute their views to a CRC project that aims to boost farmers' contributions to state coffers – and their own hip pockets.
5 global megatrends set to shape our agrifood futureA new report from ABARES details global megatrends set to shape the future of our nation's agriculture sector – from data-driven disruption to dramatic climate change.
