We love bees for their pollination and honey production. Now there’s new buzz around another task: monitoring crops for plant viruses.
Ellyse Bunney is developing world-leading techniques to trace Australian wine back to its origin.
Dr Sally Buck discovered a passion for plant research and is now helping to feed the future.
AgCatalyst was filled with innovations that will help tackle the future challenges in agrifoods.
Dr Vivien Rolland leaves no leaf unturned. We spoke to the scientist behind our stunning microimages and plant biotechnology research.
A tsunami and volcanic ash devastated Tonga’s soils and crops. Our soil scientist, Dr Ben Macdonald, was asked to investigate whether they could recover.
Being on the land isn’t always easy. But some of our online tools for smarter farming can make it easier to predict and respond to future conditions in an increasingly variable climate.
They say the most precious thing one can give is time. National Volunteer Week is about acknowledging those that use theirs to make the world a better place.
Xiaoqing Li is researching new ways to trace the origins of fibres so people can buy sustainable textiles and trust where they've come from.
If a farmer could see into the future and know what climate is ahead, they may be able to better plan their crops or livestock production.
Dr Jess Hyles has successfully combined making a family with building a career as an agricultural scientist.
Our researcher and mouse expert, Steve Henry, is at the forefront of finding a solution to Australia’s mouse plague.
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