Better meals for farmed abalone
A mixed diet including native algae gives Australia’s prized cultured abalone the colours and appearance preferred by lucrative Asian markets, new research from the South Australian Research […]
New ag ‘engine’: Flinders
A new research engine has been fired in South Australia with a significant $8 million Federal Government Future Drought Fund grant – the largest to be […]
Buoys all at sea to help beaches
As winter storms approach, scientists are gathering data to help combat coastal erosion from two new wave buoys located off South Australia’s leading beach resort Robe […]
Ocean of opportunity to flow from $270m CRC
Feeding a hungry planet, new medications to tackle diseases ranging from cancer to Parkinson’s, bioplastics, cosmetics, and curbing climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions – these are a […]
Feed pastures ‘muscle up’ with Flinders help
Two tiny bugs have been found by Flinders to give feed crops “bigger muscles”, potentially boosting farmers’ bottom lines by millions of dollars.
Reviving the oyster lover’s oyster
Yibing Liu is part of the MISA team helping SA oyster growers revive the culture of the native or flat oyster.
Discovering the secrets of Australian dolphins
Dr Guido Parra wants to better protect Australia’s marine mammals from the threats of habitat degradation, pollution and other human impacts.
Friendly bugs boost Australia’s grain output
The search for bugs that will improve the quality and quantity of Australia’s grain production in an environmentally friendly way is being led by Flinders University.