The SA Discovery Farms project is one of 6 national trials funded through Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, via the Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming
Calcarosols occupy about 60% of the cropping soils in south-eastern Australia, and more than 1.1mha of SA cropping areas are highly calcareous. These soils challenge crop production with a range
Australia produces around 1.3 million tonnes of export fodder each year, with a gross value of over $500 million (2024). South Australia and Victoria are key contributors to this sector,
The project explored how smartphone apps can give recreational fishers a modern, real-time way to report their catch and fishing activity.By participating in app-based reporting, fishers contribute valuable data that
Unlike most livestock, who are very sensitive to drinking salted water, sheep can handle high levels of salinity in their drinking water. However, when given the choice, they tend to
Over the past 25 years, Australia’s meat industry has seen major improvements in infrastructure and process control, driven in part by mandatory hygiene monitoring. National baseline studies of beef and
After years of interest but limited on-ground activity, the seaweed industry is beginning to gain momentum in southern Australia. Until recently, most operations have focused on harvesting beach-cast material through
The Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems (LEIFS) program aims to ensure that 80% of Australian grain production has a calculated emissions intensity by 2030.Delivered in partnership by GRDC, CSIRO, and
Disappointment with plant-based meat alternatives is growing. Many consumers find them costly, overly processed, and lacking in flavour and texture. At the same time, there's increasing demand for nutritious, minimally
