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by Martin Murray

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Can Australian zero-till farming reduce its reliance on herbicides without going back to full-width cultivation? In this episode of In The Paddock – Field Notes, we look at emerging chemical-free weed control technologies designed to…
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Could grazing sheep and cattle around solar panels and wind turbines put Australian meat exports at risk? Claims have been circulating that livestock raised around renewable energy infrastructure could face restrictions from overseas…
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In this episode we talk with Jonathan Richetti of the CSIRO, exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming agriculture outside of the paddock. We explore how it is being used to enhance plant breeding, make highly accurate…
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A look at agriculture and farming in Australia and around the world. Covering a range of topics including soil health, ag tech, farm innovation, weed management, herbicide usage, livestock management, profitability and sustainability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.