Daily Archives: November 17, 2024

Sustainable farming 

There is a growing desire from farmers and consumers for their produce to be grown using more efficient and environmentally friendly on-farm practices. Sustainable practices are essential for Australian farmers who want to protect land quality for future generations. At the same time, investors, export markets, and local consumers are paying closer attention to the…

Bee alternatives 

As the use of protected glasshouses to grow fruit and vegetables increases with climate change, it has been found that honey bees, who are traditionally used to pollinate crops, do not cope well in glasshouse environments. As a result, pollination by hand is often required, a labour-intensive and time-consuming process involving people having to go…