Biochar is a stable, carbon-rich form of charcoal that can be added to soil to sequester carbon and reduce net greenhouse gas emissions. It is produced by pyrolysis, a process where biomass (plant or animal waste) is heated at temperatures greater than 250°C with little or no oxygen.
Acid soils cause significant losses in production and biomass, which restricts the ability to sequester carbon. Applying agricultural lime to these problem soils can correct acidity levels that restrict root growth and crop and pasture production.
Nearly all biofuel systems (mainly biodiesel and bioethanol) produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels (diesel and petrol derived from fossil oil).
The Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS) provides advisory and identification services on animal and plant pests, weeds and diseases that impact Western Australia's agriculture and food industries.
Aquaculture is one of Australia’s fastest growing primary industries.
Recent improvements in technology, increased production capacity and more secure markets have resulted in greater opportunities in inland aquaculture.
Promoting your small business is essential.
Every small business should develop and maintain a brand and establish a unique selling point before choosing the best way to promote products to customers.
If you run livestock, whether on a small scale or commercially, you need a biosecurity plan.
Spinach is a general term for certain vegetables and may refer to plants from five different families.
It is now commonly consumed in pre-prepared salad mixes which has increased demand from the traditional cooked vegetable.
There are many different grazing methods used to improve productivity, maintain desirable pasture species and reduce land degradation.
Business planning doesn’t have to be an arduous, drawn out task — it can be a simple, straightforward process that has the potential to turn your enterprise into a more profitable success.
