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Can we grow ‘low-methane’ rice in Northern NSW?

Rice cultivation is the second largest source of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions each year. That’s because in traditional flooded growing systems, conditions are ideal for methane and nitrous oxide production. But researchers from Southern Cross University are investigating whether dryland rice operations, like those in Northern NSW, generate less emissions. Working with industry partner Natural […]

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The micronutrients helping to build soil carbon in our paddocks

How much carbon is stored in the soils of grazing paddocks across the Northern Rivers region? What factors influence these levels? And can land management practices increase productivity and soil health? Southern Cross University researcher Dr Abe Gibson has been working with the Casino Food Co-op and Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare to find out.

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