Dr Karl: Need to Know
Dr Karl: Renewables and agriculture can coexist
Electricity and agriculture is not an ‘either/or situation’, argues Dr Karl.
Tag: farming
News
Not just for nori rolls: seaweed’s huge potential examined
Australian research has found seaweed farmed in the ocean could help reduce demand for terrestrial crops and reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
News
Victorian farmers have responded to the recent poisoning of over 130 eagles
The large scale poisoning of over 130 wedge-tailed eagles has horrified the public and caused grave concerns among ecologists.
News
Hard-working Aussie kelpie sold for more than $20,000
Well worth the money, working dogs are treasured companions and hard-working canines.
Wildlife
Why we need to save the southern hairy-nosed wombat
The conflict between wombats and farmers continues.
Wildlife
Why do some graziers want to retain, not kill, dingoes?
Australian farmers have historically been against dingoes on their lands. But in a bid to adapt to changing conditions, some are embracing the predators and their potential.
News
Eight in 10 Aussie farmers want more action on climate change
A survey of more than 1300 Australian farmers from every agricultural sector and every state and territory has revealed the vast majority are concerned about climate change and want to see more action.
News
Glowing geckos show farmers the way to protecting biodiversity
New research tracking glow-in-the-dark geckos has shown that isolated trees and the right crop direction could help improve biodiversity in agricultural landscapes.
News
Farmers asked to share their climate change experience
Farmers around Australia are being asked to share their experiences of climate change in a new national survey.
Science & Environment
GALLERY: Australia’s robot workforce
Fear leads the public conversation on robots in the workforce, as people grow anxious about their jobs being lost to machines that can operate with super-human levels of efficiency. Yet, in the farming, medical, automotive and freighting industries, robots are already invaluable workers. Read more about how robots are aiding Australia’s workplaces and what it means for Australia’s future in AG#134, out now.