Small Farms

Herbicide tolerant wheat to improve productivity

Posted by Small Farms | Dec 12, 2019 | Plants |

A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia has discovered key genes in wheat that are associated with Metribuzin herbicide tolerance.

Elevating eggs: practical solutions to minimise floor laying

Posted by Small Farms | Dec 12, 2019 | Animals, Farming |

Eggs laid outside an optimal nesting system pose a major productivity problem for the egg industry, but the issue can be mitigated if a holistic approach is taken to managing a bird’s environment.

Aquatic and agriculture research hubs turn into solar generators

Posted by Small Farms | Dec 11, 2019 | Tech |

Three NSW government facilities at the forefront of aquatic and agricultural research and development are reducing their dependence on the grid and turning to solar to cut energy consumption and reduce costs.

Productive farms are critical to saving species and protecting biodiversity in Tasmania and beyond

Posted by Small Farms | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorized |

Farmers helping to conserve Tasmanian midlands’ unique biodiversity
Does money grow on trees? The business case for trees on farms
Native insects could make like ‘busy bees’ and help pollinate crops
What have we learned from 10 years of habitat restoration in the Tasmanian midlands?