Griffith University
Machine learning unlocks greener pathway to urea production
Urea is an extremely important chemical, especially for fertilisers. But, making urea is energy intensive and relies heavily on fossil fuels.
Agriculture
Griffith University
Plastics found in crop tomato, wheat tissue and stunt growth
A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth and entered plant tissues through the soil, raising new concerns about food safety and human exposure.
Griffith University
Liquid gold: research highlights potential – and risks – of turning human urine into sustainable fertiliser
A new research review led by Griffith University suggests using human urine as a fertiliser could significantly boost sustainable agriculture – but key health risks and knowledge gaps must be addressed before it could be widely adopted.
Adelaide University
Can AI help wheat survive the heat?
As global temperatures rise, the challenge of producing enough food to meet future demand is becoming increasingly urgent.
Southern Cross University
When animals fall sick in the regions, who answers the call?
The phone rings early. A dairy farmer has noticed unusual symptoms in a small group of calves. A wildlife volunteer is bringing in an injured koala. A local family needs urgent care for a much-loved working dog.
Edith Cowan University
ECU research to support sheep industry transition with Federal grant
A team of researchers from the School of Business and Law have been awarded a grant to support diversifying markets for the Australian sheep industry.
Charles Darwin University
Cotton trash to treasure: Project using waste to grow new mushroom industry
Supermarket shelves could be stocked with mushrooms grown from the Northern Territory’s cotton waste, with a Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project exploring the possibility of broadening the region’s agricultural industry.
Charles Darwin University
Moo-ving the boundaries: New research evaluates virtual fences for use on NT cattle stations
Cattle producers in Northern Australia face unique challenges when adapting tools like virtual fences on their properties, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to break down the barriers to this technology.
Macquarie University
How humans reshaped the animal world
New fossil research shows how human impacts, particularly through the rise of agriculture and livestock, have disrupted natural mammal communities as profoundly as the Ice Age extinctions.
Macquarie University
Common farm chemical threatens insect survival
Macquarie University research shows a chemical banned in Europe but still sprayed on Australian produce to kill fungus also wipes out beneficial insects and pollinators, potentially fuelling global insect decline.
University of the Sunshine Coast
‘Super snail’ modifies slime to fight pesticide: new research
A secret ingredient in snail trails is helping the pests save themselves from poisons spread to protect farms and gardens across Australia.
Charles Darwin University
Going where the wind blows: Project examines the grazing pattern of sheep
Samantha Connor is in the final stages of this Honours project, which also examines how wind affects the behaviour of sheep around watering points in a paddock.