147 pages
Published: 1 Oct 2003
Author(s): Blackwell, P., Stewart, M.
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Australian farmers have generally embraced tree planting on their properties for environmental benefit for some time and these benefits are, more or less, well understood and accepted. However, over the last decade or so, there has also been a move to integrate trees more into the farming enterprise in commercial terms as well as for environmental amelioration. The production of wood from farm-grown trees has also become an issue of increasing interest for the community generally, both for its potential to broaden the economic base of rural communities as well as a perceived benefit in an alternative source of wood to native forests
Maintaining optimal water quality is essential for the success of sea cucumber aquaculture. Inadequate water quality can lead to decreased production of cultured species and...
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has potential for significant growth in Australia due to its wide range of sustainable credentials and uses. The benefits associated...
Globally, there are more than 70 species of exploited sea cucumber mainly from the genera Holothuria, Actinopyga, Bohadschia, Stichopus and Thelenota. Well-dried A-grade product (bêche-de-mer)...
This project delivered an Australian stingless native bee hive assembly, known as the Hive Haven V10, which efficiently and effectively produces a range of native...
Australian native bees play an important and often undervalued role pollinating plants and crops, many of which can’t be pollinated by introduced species. Forecast increased...
AgriFutures Australia has recognised the potential for significant growth of the industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) sector due to its wide range of sustainable applications...
For Asparagopsis seaweed production to become viable onshore, there is a need to source high-quality, low-cost nutrients. Treated waste streams could provide nutrient-rich media suitable...
There is growing interest in how to optimise the cultivation conditions for Asparagopsis spp., which are crucial for its commercial production and economic viability. However,...
