News: agriculture
SA to host global wheat community
2024 International Wheat Congress to attract 1000 delegates to SA and provide an economic benefit in excess of $5 million.
SA hub will help build resilience to drought
New drought hub to undertake research, development, extension, adoption and commercialisation activities to improve drought resilience and preparedness on SA farms.
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Honorary Doctor of Science awarded to research and industry leaders
Four scientific leaders awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of outstanding contributions to science.
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‘Animal-stress’ signal improves plant drought resilience
Scientists discover that a gene that helps animal ‘relax’, also helps plants save water.
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Virtual reality teaching students cattle handling skills safely
University of Adelaide students are learning animal handling skills using virtual technology.
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More than enough yard to have your lawn and eat too
Adelaide residents would only need to give up a small area of their lawn to grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient.
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Plants growing in tough soil respond to hormones, not barriers
When soil is tough and compact enough to make using a shovel difficult, roots are going to have trouble too, but not for the same reasons.
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Further action on cadmium needed for global food safety
Soil experts warn of increasing human intake of cadmium due to changes in soil conditions.
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New wheat and barley genomes will help feed the world
Scientists have unlocked new genetic variation in wheat and barley – a major boost for the global effort in breeding higher-yielding varieties.
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$7m boost for sciences research
ARC Discovery projects showcase the dynamic breadth of sciences research at the University of Adelaide.
