Agribusiness

In partnership with the community and industry, we undertake world-class research into the evolution and ecology of invasive species and the molecular biology and physiology of insects.

The bioeconomy will provide a platform to a sustainable future by providing security of food, water and energy supplies, reduced emissions, and the sustainable use of both biological and non-biological resources.

Canberra based CSIRO Plant Industry scientist, Dr Peter Dodds, has been named by the leading science journal Nature as one of five crop researchers who could change the world.

CSIRO’s Plant Industry has appointed a new cotton researcher, Dr Junji Miyazaki, to the Cotton Management and Improvement team in Narrabri.

Australasia’s major livestock industries’ science and agribusiness conference – Horizons in Livestock Sciences – will be held in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 28-30 October 2008.

AusBiotech 2008 is a comprehensive conference program and bioindustry exhibition which aims to bring together representatives from the global biotechnology industry.

CSIRO barley germplasm information for cereal breeders.

CSIRO wheat trait information for cereal breeders.

We focus on finding new, integrated ways to manage our water supply and water resources issues. This includes land use change, salinity, climate change, groundwater extraction and drainage schemes. 

Better understanding of the sheep genetics, chemistry and surface properties of wool fibres are the goals of CSIRO’s fundamental wool research.

This video animation, produced by CSIRO, looks at the various elements of the wool fibre and the properties that each part contributes to wool's usefulness. (3:30)

This video explains how CSIRO scientists have created an environmentally friendly plastic from wheat. (2:00)

Two new CSIRO technologies that improve the convenience and comfort of wool clothing could soon be in a store near you: QuickDry Merino which has the drying time of polyester and Active-wear Merino fabric which feels drier and cooler during exercise.

Dr Stuart Gordon is perfecting a new way to measure cotton quality, improving cotton processing and adapting cotton spinning systems.

This article from Farming Ahead discusses research that has revealed that muscling, a trait that Merino breeders have largely overlooked, can help breeders develop a more versatile and profitable flock. (2 pages)

This article from Farming Ahead describes research that shows that as well as meeting the nutritional needs of broadacre crops, the benefits of a single application of treated human waste, or biosolids can last several years. (3 pages)

CSIRO scientists have explored the use of gene technology to reduce the number of Australian cane toads.

Soil organic carbon is a complex and varied mixture of materials and makes up a small but vital part of all soils.