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A stronger core for better plant breeding

Posted on Nov 21 2023 by Johnny von Einem

A new software tool with enhanced genome-sequencing powers has been developed by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, increasing the speed and accuracy at which researchers can improve plants through breeding.

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Vines strike a pose for the new VitiCanopy app

Posted on Jan 27 2022 by Kelly Brown

The ability to analyse multiple images at once, GPS capability to create maps of the spatial variability of canopy size, and Cloud storage, are just some of the new upgrades to VitiCanopy, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ-developed mobile app that helps grapegrowers manage their vineyards more effectively.

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New inexpensive method to detect lime in soil

Posted on Dec 13 2021 by Kelly Brown

³ÉÈË´óƬ scientists have developed a new simple, inexpensive and fast method to detect and measure very low concentrations of agricultural lime in soils, which is generally a time consuming and difficult exercise.

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Pollen home delivery sweet for honey bees

Posted on Oct 7 2021 by Kelly Brown

Scientists are exploring the use of mobile polliniser units to improve cross-pollination in netted apple orchards in a new trial being delivered through Hort Innovation in partnership with the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. 

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New AgTech to measure meat quality in lamb

Posted on Sep 24 2021 by Kelly Brown

In the sheep meat industry the amount of intramuscular fat is a key indicator of eating quality, but can be particularly difficult to measure in lamb carcases, which are not individually graded.

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ThincLab Loxton to drive AgTech innovation

Posted on Jun 24 2020 by Cathy Parker

A new ³ÉÈË´óƬ ThincLab Innovation Hub/Business Incubator is being established at Loxton in the Riverland in a partnership with the State Government to drive AgTech and food innovation and assist regional entrepreneurs.

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New AgTech scholarship set to bear fruit

Posted on Oct 21 2019 by Robyn Mills

A new AgTech PhD scholarship is open for applications.

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Local boost for agtech, food and wine start-ups

Posted on Sep 19 2019 by Crispin Savage

Start-up companies in agricultural technology, food and wine are being given a guiding hand with a new business incubator launched at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Waite campus.

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