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Media Release Sept 2020: Australia’s agricultural future: growing with technology

Media Release: 29 September 2020 Australia’s agricultural future: growing with technology Drought, climate variability, biosecurity, global competition and consumer preferences are some of the greatest challenges facing Australian farmers, their impacts threatening our position among the most efficient primary producers in the world. However, Australia’s primary producers have a long history of embracing innovation and adopting…

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The future of agricultural technologies

Horizon Scanning Series The future of agricultural technologies The adoption of emerging agricultural technology could help to respond to future trends and catalyse the transformational change needed in the agricultural sector, in terms of profitability, sustainability and productivity. These are among the findings of a panel of experts in a new report from the Australian…

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Media Release Sept 2020: Research investment will be vital to Victoria’s economic recovery

Media Release: September 2020 Research investment will be vital to Victoria’s economic recovery Victoria’s recovery from a year of crisis will rely on continued commitment to research and innovation – both key drivers of economic growth. A report released today by the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) shows that past investments in research have…

Stimulating the science and research ecosystem creates jobs and investment

Stimulating the science and research ecosystem creates jobs and investment Past Event | Link to Panel Discussion recording ACOLA, commissioned by Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Dr Amanda Caples, has produced a report outlining the value of investing in science and research in Victoria, that has brought national relevance. It highlights the broad value of research across…