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A thriving future: Trends in agricultural innovation

CSIRO Agriculture and Food Director Dr Michael Robertson discusses the trends and research opportunities shaping the industry’s future.

A bird's-eye-view of the Kenaook Cape Grim station on the edge of a cliff, with ocean below.

Methane levels and the role of science in mitigation

The recent, rapid rise in levels of methane in our atmosphere is causing concern among scientists. So why is it happening?

Koala Bear sitting in a tree looking face on. Image by Shutterstock

Working with all Australians to win the game of koala hide and seek

Counting and monitoring koalas is no walk in the park. We chat to the experts to find out why.

Pictured is the Leichardt River and Falls

Understanding biodiversity in water resource assessments in northern Australia

Northern Australia contains diverse and important river and coastal systems with high natural values including species and habitats of national […]

A De Vis' Banded Snake (Denisonia devisi) pictured in Glenmorgan, Queensland, Australia. Image by Melissa Bruton/Flickr

Answering the question: where is that species found?

It’s becoming more important than ever to know where plants and animals live, and why. A CSIRO researcher who has been in the field for decades is encouraging everyone to take a fresh look.

Biodiversity

man in hard hat beside river inserting device into pipe

Tapping into water monitoring with Vesi™ sensor technology

CSIRO’s automated real-time in-situ groundwater monitoring system Vesi™ has funding to dive into new territories to revolutionise the way industries and utilities can manage water quality.

Wastewater-treatment for inland, remote, water-stressed regions

Humans have re-used wastewater for thousands of years. As demand for fresh water supplies grow, communities need improved water re-use technologies to give them resilient, sustainable and high-quality water stocks.

Picture of Windsor Bridge disappearing into flood waters in March 2022.

The benefits of proactively planning for infrastructure resilience

With Australians facing the prospect of ‘big wets’ and ‘long drys’, a group of researchers at CSIRO explain why we need to shift our approach in decision-making when investing in resilient infrastructure.

Yellow flowers of a canola field under a clear blue sky.

Can engineering biology feed more people with fewer resources?

A changing climate, declining arable lands and an increasing demand for more environmentally friendly products is making us think outside the box when it comes to food production and traditional agricultural production. How can we produce more food with fewer resources?

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