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GRDC article: Renewed effort to supercharge faba bean breeding and expansion

A new national Faba Bean Breeding Program will provide growers with improved higher-yielding varieties of faba beans with better disease resistance, quality traits and adaptation across Australian growing regions.

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Professor Dabing Zhang memorial scholarship awarded

The inaugural Professor Dabing Zhang Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to PhD student Qiwei Shen. This scholarship recognises Prof Zhang’s legacy and fosters continued excellence in plant science and agricultural research.

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$2m research program set for Australia’s insect industry

Led by Prof Kerry Wilkinson, this 5-year program will assess critical barriers to growth and develop best-practice guidelines for the burgeoning industry.

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Plant SynBio Australia has officially launched

A recent $20M investment from the Commonwealth has led to the development of PSBA, a network of facilities set to provide plant synthetic biology infrastructure and expertise.

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Australia’s growing agave industry

Last week, the inaugural Australian Agave Association workshop was held at the Waite. This brought together growers, researchers, distillers, SAF stakeholders and enthusiasts to support the development of a thriving agave industry in Australia.

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News Article: Internationally renowned plant scientist Professor Zhong-Hua Chen appointed to a leading role in SAFW

The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Zhong-Hua Chen to lead its expansion and leadership in applied plant physiology and horticulture research in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and Waite Research Institute.

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National Weed Management Initiative success

Prof Chris Preston and his team will be running the Southern Node of the National Weed Management Initiative, securing $6.7M through GRDC.

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Register here: Women in Plant Science event – Waite Campus - Please join Alison Gill (ARC CoE in Plants for Space, Adelaide University) & Alison Bentley (CSIRO) for a Women in Plant Science event at the Kaurna Yarning Circle on campus
Article: Assessing and building climate risk awareness of smallholder Arabica coffee producers in NW Vietnam - A training initiative led by A/Prof Vinay Pagay and supported by the Crawford Fund, three training workshops were held for Arabica coffee growers and fertiliser and pest control suppliers in Vietnam. The aim was to build awareness of the climate risks facing the industry.
Participation needed: Sparkling wine sensory study - Calling all wine lovers! This Thursday, there are sensory sessions open for those who would like to participate.
Waite celebrates new Kaurna Yarning Circle on campus - The Kaurna Yarning Circle has been officially opened. It is a space that signifies the Waite's commitment to supporting and sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
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Register here: Women in Plant Science event – Waite Campus - Please join Alison Gill (ARC CoE in Plants for Space, Adelaide University) & Alison Bentley (CSIRO) for a Women in Plant Science event at the Kaurna Yarning Circle on campus
Participation needed: Sparkling wine sensory study - Calling all wine lovers! This Thursday, there are sensory sessions open for those who would like to participate.
Waite celebrates new Kaurna Yarning Circle on campus - The Kaurna Yarning Circle has been officially opened. It is a space that signifies the Waite's commitment to supporting and sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
Reserve your spot: Carbon farming explained at the Waite - These two upcoming workshops are designed for anyone who wants to understand the world of carbon farming and emission reduction from a primary production lens.
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