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Links relating to research in the Tasmanian and Australian agricultural industries.
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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is a joint venture between the University of Tasmania (UTas) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE). Working closely with industry, the Institute undertakes research and development programs designed to address agricultural productivity, safe food production, social and natural resource management issues.
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AgriFutures publications and research reportsPublications and research reports on plant and animal products, both established and emerging industries, published by the AgriFutures (Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)).
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Australian Farm InstituteThe Australian Farm Institute has been established to conduct research into public policy issues impacting on the Australian farm sector, and to promote policy solutions that maximise the economic and social wellbeing of farmers
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Australian Food Safety CentreThe Centre aims to build capability in food safety through rigorous, organised programs of scientific research, education and knowledge dissemination.
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CSIRO - Gene technology in AustraliaThis site aims to explain the science of gene technology, and describe what Australian scientists are doing. It also covers some aspects of the public debate on gene technology.
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CSIRO Food and AgricultureDelivering increased and sustainable food production to enhance the economy, reduce disease and deliver improved health and wellbeing.
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Grains Research & Development CorporationThe Grains Research & Development Corporation is one of the world's leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing and overseeing research and development, delivering improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry.
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growAGFarmers, researchers and businesses can now see levy funded research from all the Research and Development Corporations in one location
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Hort InnovationHorticulture Australia Limited (HAL) is a national research, development and marketing organisation that works in partnership with the horticulture sector to invest in programs that provide benefit to Australian horticulture industries
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National Primary Industries RD&E FrameworkThe Australian, State and Northern Territory Governments, rural R&D corporations, CSIRO and universities are jointly developing the National Primary Industries Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Framework, to encourage greater collaboration and promote continuous improvement in the investment of RD&E resources nationally.
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PeractoPeracto is one of Australia's largest private agricultural research organisations, providing a range of independent research, development and related scientific and technical services to private and corporate clients.
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Research and Development Tax IncentiveThe Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&D Tax Incentive or R&DTI) helps companies innovate and grow by offsetting some of the costs of eligible research and development (R&D).
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Sheep CRCThe CRC for Sheep Industry Innovation is a collaboration between Australia's leading sheep industry organisations, which is supported under the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Program.
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AgricolaCoverage: Indexes the collections of the US National Agricultural Library and is a primary public source for world-wide access to agricultural information. The database covers materials in all formats and periods, including printed works from as far back as the 15th century.
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AGRISCoverage: Information for international agricultural research.
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Core Historical Literature of AgricultureA core electronic collection of agricultural texts published between the early nineteenth century and the middle to late twentieth century. Full-text materials cover agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, animal science, crops and their protection, food science, forestry, human nutrition, rural sociology and soil science.
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PubMedCoverage: Over 16 million citations from life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. PubMed includes links to some full text articles and other related resources.