A world first facility researching the impact of extreme hot and cold weather on crops is expanding. The FATE facility measures the impact of heat waves, drought and frost on cereal, pulse and oilseed crops, testing conditions on the crops at various stages to understand the impact on grain quality. This expansion will enable more…
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Practical workbook for extreme weather events
Surrounded by trees of green, children at play, birds in song and a gathering of special guests made Victory Park in Castlemaine the natural location for the recently launched Home Upgrades for Climate Resilience making your home ready for extreme weather events.
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Assistance for irrigators
Assistance for irrigators. Irrigators are being encouraged to use the financial support options available to them, in light of the recent dry weather and cost of living increases. Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) says it offers customers a number of options including payment extensions and flexible payment plans and that it is better to use these support…
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Perching birds
While the vast majority of birds have the ability to perch, those in the order Passeriformes are especially adapted to do so.
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