News: Agriculture, food and wine
Farmer to pharma? Creating new products from agricultural waste
Our researchers are supporting South Australia’s primary producers by turning their waste into high-value products, potentially worth over $100m per annum.
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A little water can go a long way when battling heatwaves
It appears that how you use water is more important than how much you use when trying to protect vines from the impact of heatwaves.
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Wild yeasts may hold key to better wines from warmer climates
Our researchers have found yeasts that naturally occur on wine grapes may improve wines produced in warmer climates.
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Cover crops – get it right, and reap the benefits
The correct type of cover crop does not adversely affect vine yield and performance, a current research project has found.
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Crying over plant-based milk: neither science nor history favours a dairy monopoly
Plant-based liquids have been called milk for centuries.
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Protecting crops by preserving their pollinators
A worrying global decline threatening food security.
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GM crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
A government-commissioned report estimated that South Australia’s ban on genetically modified crops cost canola growers A$33 million since 2004.
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Finding food security in a changing climate
Our research has led to new sophisticated technology that is increasing crop yields in difficult environmental conditions caused by climate change.
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Making wine in a warmer world
South Australian winemakers are looking to Europe as the climate—and what drinkers want—is changing.
Drought-tolerant grape vines tested for Australian conditions
Increasing temperatures and frequency of heat waves are affecting vine harvests and our researchers are investigating potential solutions.
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