Overcoming a chemically limited future for weed, pest and disease control in agriculture
Agricultural producers use an array of chemicals to control weeds, pests and diseases. However, to meet new demands, new ways of thinking will be needed to meet the challenges of a chemically limited future.
With our reliance on chemicals to control agripests at an all-time high, CSIRO is helping to re-design future farm systems with a low-chemical approach.
A short history of agricultural chemical usage and development
The future of farming will rely on focusing on a new wave of pest control approaches that are truly sustainable and integrated into farming systems. We take a quick look back on human history and at the chemical solutions that have been hit or miss.
Wheat’s complex immune system requires a smart health response against disease
COVID-19 has shown us the fragility of our health, and the power of science to rapidly respond. Similar breakthroughs are waiting in the wings if a comparable disaster was to hit agriculture.
Counting every drop: Measuring evaporation in dams
We are on a quest to save every last drop: Our scientists have created a way to measure evaporation with expert precision, helping to better manage our precious water resources.
Preparing for Victoria’s water future in a warmer and drier climate
Victoria’s climate is changing and with that comes the need to better understand how the water cycle is changing and how this will impact on water supplies.
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