Science and Research Updates - Sustainable plant production systems

26 Oct 2006	Spelt could handle climate change The seeming adaptability of spelt and other specialty grains suggests they may have a role to play as the impacts of climate change are felt.
07 Jun 2006	Bushfire study underway Junee and Humula farmers whose properties were burnt out by the January 2006 bushfires have thrown their full support behind a novel study being conducted by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI).
25 May 2006	Acid soils developing 'below plough depth' Nitrate-based fertilisers may help solve a deep-seated environmental problem - acid subsoils. Acid subsoils affect at least 23 million hectares of Australian land.
27 Apr 2006	Researching the effects of lime on pastures
24 Feb 2006	Salinity in Aceh Two Indonesian scientists working to restore soil fertility of tsunami affected land in Aceh visited NSW in January to learn about the latest research into growing crops on saline land.