Tag: Northern Australia
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Wild Bird Poo Testing in Northern Australia: Protecting Eggs on the Shelves
Protecting Australia’s eggs from a global threat In the early warmth of a remote Northern Territory morning, the Hum of heat and humidity marks the start of a crucial biosecurity operation. Indigenous rangers, guided by a government veterinarian, comb the shoreline for fresh droppings. Their mission is deceptively simple in one sense: collect evidence from…
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Ord Valley’s northern food bowl dream fades under climate and cost pressures
Introduction: a region with grand ambitions Abundant water, vast tracts of undeveloped land, and proximity to Asia once pitched northern Australia as the nation’s next big farmer’s frontier. The Ord Valley, with its iconic lakes and irrigation schemes, was central to that vision. But today, many producers and researchers say the “food bowl” dream has…
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Ord Valley’s ‘pipe dream’ of a northern food bowl fades under climate shift
Overview: The fading of a northern food bowl dream Once hailed as a potential cornerstone of Australia’s agricultural future, the Ord Valley’s vision of becoming the nation’s northern food bowl has struggled to survive changing climate, economic pressures, and logistical hurdles. The region, famed for its abundant water resources, vast tracts of undeveloped land, and…
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Ord Valley’s Northern Food Bowl Dream Faces Climate Reality
Introduction: The Ord Valley dream and its erosion For decades, Australia looked north to the Ord Valley as a potential powerhouse of food production. Abundant water, vast stretches of undeveloped land, and proximity to Asia once painted a picture of a northern food bowl feeding the country and beyond. Today, that vision is being scrutinized…