2,019 results for Farm business management

This year marks Australia’s first harvests of commercial-grade, farmed ocean seaweeds – the first in September, the second in November. Both harvests, in Tasmania, have occurred under the auspices of the Seaweed Solutions Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P), funded through the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.  

Agriculture, fisheries and forestry produce a large amount and diversity of waste with the disposal of waste often involving environmentally …

Australia’s carbon farming industry has grown steadily since the commencement of the Carbon Farming Initiative in 2011 and there …

Agricultural production is highly dependent on water and in a drying climate testing water quality is essential to preserve and …

Having previously connected with investors through grow^AG., Les Finemore is now seeking industry partnerships for his latest venture – a mobile app providing instant, informed answers to farmers’ most niche questions. 

Currently there are no approved treatment options to assist control of ponds and water to provide biosecure operation of farms …

This project will collect information critical for thoroughbred breeders to manage risks to their animals and enterprise from exotic diseases …

Moreton Bay bugs are a commercially important fished resource in northern Australian coastal waters. About 600 tonnes of bugs is reported …

There is opportunity for the Western Australian Salmon Fishery in South Australia to expand into emerging national and international seafood …

Gaia Project Australia’s Rejig-Grow System is helping leafy green farmers maximise space and efficiency with an innovative, modular system that expands with natural growth cycles – halving operational costs and doubling yield. With a successful prototype for NASA and global expansion plans GPA is now raising its A$2 million seed round.

The investment will characterise and evaluate agronomic management strategies that improve canola seed germination and vigour in addition to grower …

Well-known television personality, Jane Bunn, is seeking investment to produce AI-powered, hyper-local forecasts via her mobile app to help deliver the “holy grail of weather info” to farmers. 

Australia’s Young Farmer of the Year says robots can play a key role in tackling worker shortages and labour costs for fruit growers, and is helping a Victorian startup develop an autonomous apple-picking machine to do just that.

Innovative Invest-Inya-Farmer fintech app offers investors “a farm in your pocket” and a slice of food production’s profits, as well as giving farmers access to new capital without taking out bank loans. After successfully working with the cattle, oyster and bee industries, Founder Nathan McPhee is seeking engagement from farm collaborators in broadacre cropping, fruit and vegetable industries.

Researchers at Monash University are applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and game-design practices to reduce spray drift from agricultural pesticides, minimising the negative impact on neighbouring crops and wildlife.

Dairy farmers who have chosen to renovate perennial pastures this autumn are encouraged to use Dairy Australia's Forage Value Index (FVI) to select the right ryegrass for their farm and ensure they are making the best decisions for the year ahead. 

 

The FVI enables farmers to select perennial ryegrass cultivars that will deliver the best possible pasture based on their location, farming system and forage needs. 

Central Queensland (CQ) University’s agricultural research program is recognised as a world leader in delivering practical solutions which are bolstering the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the livestock, horticulture, cropping, and poultry sectors. CQUniversity's Institute for Future Farming Systems aspires to use its Central Queensland base and the collective skills of its staff to become the major contributor to successful agricultural industry development in northern Australia.

The outcome of this investment is to improve grower and advisor confidence in nutrient management decisions by employing easy to …

White spot disease (WSD) is caused by white spot syndrome virus (WSSV), a very virulent virus that can cause devastating …

The Australian prawn farming industry has been fortunate to remain free from many of the serious viral diseases which have …