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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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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.

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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.

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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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Volunteer vets lend a hand in fire-affected communities

by Agriculture Victoria | 28 Jan 2020

Agriculture Victoria welcomed support from the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) to help farmers impacted by this summer’s fires.

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Cherry picking for the export market

by Agriculture Victoria | 19 Dec 2019

We visit a bustling cherry farm in the Yarra Valley to learn about the hero fruit of summer.

 

’Til the cows come home, celebrating 50 years of farming at Ellinbank

by Agriculture Victoria | 4 Dec 2019

Australia is one of the most efficient dairy producers in the world. We visit Ellinbank, where dairy research & development has been ticking away over

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Looking for the brown marmorated stink bug

by Agriculture Victoria | 13 Feb 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Officers are conducting intensive surveillance for the brown marmorated stink bug.

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Agriculture Victoria supporting the future of food

by Agriculture Victoria | 17 Dec 2018

VIDEO: Agriculture Victoria recently hosted an international event to discuss intensive animal production and ways to improve environmental outcomes.

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Grains Innovation Park – a world leader in science and innovation

by Agriculture Victoria | 22 Nov 2018

Horsham Grains Innovation Park – The Wimmera’s best kept secret.

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Beekeeper Bill in varroa mite surveillance

by Agriculture Victoria | 18 Jul 2018

Experienced beekeepers like Moe’s Bill Ringin are critical to ongoing surveillance after Victoria’s first ever varroa mite detection.

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