/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/30/dilmah-chairman-visits-for-tea-and-wine The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Associate Professor Susan Bastian has invited Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando to ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ to share insights into the terroir properties of Australian and Barossa wines and Dilmah Ceylon teas. August 30 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/30/dilmah-chairman-visits-for-tea-and-wine /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/28/national-partnership-to-harness-analytics-for-grains-rde Australian growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing analytics to drive the sector’s profitability and global competitiveness. August 28 2023 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/28/national-partnership-to-harness-analytics-for-grains-rde /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/05/cracking-the-code-for-better-barley-and-more-of-it Researchers have for the first time identified several genes in barley that could eventually lead to larger yielding crops. July 06 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/05/cracking-the-code-for-better-barley-and-more-of-it /newsroom/news/list/2023/06/14/new-discovery-set-to-boost-disease-resistant-rice Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide. June 20 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/06/14/new-discovery-set-to-boost-disease-resistant-rice /newsroom/news/list/2023/05/23/failed-antibiotic-now-a-game-changing-weed-killer-for-farmers Weed killers of the future could soon be based on failed antibiotics. May 24 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/05/23/failed-antibiotic-now-a-game-changing-weed-killer-for-farmers /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived product. February 15 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/17/super-seven-shine-light-on-stem-opportunities Seven outstanding women researchers from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ have been recognised among Australia’s Superstars of STEM for 2023-24. November 18 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/17/super-seven-shine-light-on-stem-opportunities /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/09/harnessing-rainwater-for-self-sufficient-veggie-gardens With the rising cost of living and vegetables becoming more expensive, University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ research has found that 65 per cent of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ homes can grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient by using their own rainwater. November 09 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/09/harnessing-rainwater-for-self-sufficient-veggie-gardens /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/08/agricultural-student-wins-national-award University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ student James Easter has been recognised as the 2022 Agricultural Student of the Year at a gala ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday. September 09 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/08/agricultural-student-wins-national-award /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/05/universitys-tall-poppies-stand-tall A University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ expert has been named as the South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year for their work to help ensure food security for future generations. August 05 2022 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/05/universitys-tall-poppies-stand-tall