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Agriculture Victoria

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Agriculture Victoria works with the agriculture industry on research, development and extension to improve production, connect the sector with international markets, support development and maintain effective biosecurity controls.

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Cracking the code on medicinal cannabis

by Agriculture Victoria | 17 May 2022

In 2016, Victoria legalised the use of medicinal cannabis, and since then scientists have improved strains to produce better health products.

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Keeping pests out of Victoria’s ports

by Agriculture Victoria | 4 Apr 2022

VIDEO: A new surveillance program within the Port of Melbourne and Station Pier is set to provide an early warning for introduced marine pests.

 

Frontline chickens to enjoy a well-earned roost in retirement

by Agriculture Victoria | 10 Mar 2022

Victoria’s sentinel chickens have been retired thanks to new testing and surveillance methods in detecting mosquito-borne viruses.

 

A harbourside home fit for a queen bee

by Agriculture Victoria | 3 Mar 2022

The National Bee Pest Surveillance Program is an early warning system to detect new incursions of exotic bee pests and pest bees.

 

A dairy journey from Ethiopia to Australia

by Agriculture Victoria | 17 Feb 2022

For over two decades, Agriculture Victoria researcher Dr Mekonnen Haile-Mariam has helped improve the way the Australian dairy industry operates.

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Bee-ing forewarned is bee-ing forearmed

by Agriculture Victoria | 17 Nov 2021

An old saying goes, a little knowledge is a good thing. When it comes to stopping biosecurity threats to Australia it’s a great thing.

Kamal Grewal, Manjinder Grewal, Aman Grewal.  

Farming their way - the Grewal family makes history in the Mallee

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Nov 2021

Twenty years ago, four brothers arrived in Australia from India. Today they head up a major agricultural enterprise in the Victorian Mallee.

Peter smiling at camera with a cow in the background  

Exploring many fields in agricultural research

by Agriculture Victoria | 18 Oct 2021

Senior scientist Dr Peter Moate recently retired, but in his 42 year career he contributed to world-leading research in agriculture & medicine.

Image of Jennie Pryce in a hallway, smiling and wearing a blue jacket  

Healthier cows for a sustainable future

by Agriculture Victoria | 16 Aug 2021

Agriculture Victoria scientists are helping dairy farmers to breed ‘environmentally friendly’ cows.

Image of Karliegh in the farm paddock with her three dogs.  

Farmer wants a bookkeeper

by Agriculture Victoria | 22 Jul 2021

How online learning is helping Victoria’s young farmers secure their future in agriculture.

10 people gathered around in a circle amongst farm land listening to the person with a red hat.  

Agriculture Victoria farm walk supports recovery at Wairewa

by Agriculture Victoria | 19 May 2021

Pasture walks connect fire-affected farmers and communities and offer support and information to help them recover.

Research scientists investigating plant growth  

Future-proofing food from pests and climate change

by Agriculture Victoria | 18 May 2021

Scientists at Agriculture Victoria are investigating the links between climate change, pests and food production.

Jason amongst the field  

Award-winning research scientist has finger on the pulse

by Agriculture Victoria | 28 Apr 2021

Jason Brand uses his passion for pulses to inform award-winning research that benefits growers and agronomists.

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Turning up the dial on fruit production

by Agriculture Victoria | 26 Apr 2021

In a world first, scientists in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley take inspiration from sundials to reap rewards for fruit growers and consumers.

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Researchers fast heading towards carbon neutral dairy farm

by Agriculture Victoria | 20 Apr 2021

Scientists aiming for the world’s first carbon neutral dairy farm in West Gippsland find new ways to use excess energy the farm generates.

Collection of blush pears  

Pears that blush are ripe for premium overseas markets

by Agriculture Victoria | 15 Mar 2021

Researchers at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm discovered how much light is needed by blush pears to produce their red colour.

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Weed spotters protect our native plants and ecosystems

by Agriculture Victoria | 20 Nov 2020

As 2020 is the inaugural International Year of Plant Health, we chat with ‘Weed Spotter’ Tricia Stewart about why protecting plants is vital.

Drone footage of a herd of sheep  

Farmers add ‘drone pilot’ to skill set

by Agriculture Victoria | 17 Aug 2020

Can the hovering of a drone replace the attentive eye of a farmer? Agriculture Victoria discuss a new trial which aims to find out the answer.

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