Bushfires and Animal Welfare
New study into the effects of bushfires on cattle and sheep health and welfare. Research for Agriculture. >>
Land clearing "vandalism" in N.S.W.
Land clearing in regional N.S.W. causing a significant 'biodiversity loss' ... N.S.W. Natural Resources Commission Report: "... advice on land management and biodiversity conservation reform". >>
Permaculture
RETROSUBURBIA: The Downshifter’s Guide To a Resilient Future. by Permaculture co-originator David Holmgren. RetroSuburbia, originally published in print, is now also available as an online version. >>
MURRAY-DARLING WATER ISSUES
Salt concentrations in the 'Lower lakes' near the mouth of the Murray River are increasing. Research by the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists. The role of coastal processes in the management of the mouth of the River Murray, Australia: Present and future challenges. >>
Innovation in Food Systems
Accelerating Innovation in Food Systems Needs Transparency and Dialogue. (Chatham House, London) 'Innovation requires a high failure rate so, while many new technologies may fail, investment in development, testing and social acceptability is crucial to the future of our food systems.' >>
Food Crisis
Is a Food Crisis the next big hit for humanity? by Julian Cribb (Australian author and science communicator and a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE) and a member of the Australian National University Emeritus Faculty.) >>
Global-scale drought risk assessment
Global-scale drought risk assessment for agricultural systems
Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), United Nations University, UN Campus, Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1, 53113 Bonn, Germany and others. >>
Greenhouse gas mitigation - Meat & Livestock
Greenhouse gas mitigation potential of the Australian red meat production and processing sectors. 'The purpose of this project was to investigate if the Australian red meat industry could become carbon neutral by 2030 (CN30) and if so, how.' >>
The effects of drought and climate variability on Australian farms
'Our latest Insights report provides analysis on the effects of climate variability on Australian farms. It examines both short-term climate risks such as drought and longer-term shifts in climate conditions.' Paper: The effects of drought and climate variability on Australian farms. >>
Desalination of Bore Water
'Many producers may have access to a supply of water from a bore; however, this water is too high in salts for use either in the house or garden, or for their stock to consume.' >>