/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/30/dilmah-chairman-visits-for-tea-and-wine The University of Adelaide’s Associate Professor Susan Bastian has invited Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando to Adelaide to share insights into the terroir properties of Australian and Barossa wines and Dilmah Ceylon teas. August 30 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/30/dilmah-chairman-visits-for-tea-and-wine /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/28/national-partnership-to-harness-analytics-for-grains-rde Australian growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing analytics to drive the sector’s profitability and global competitiveness. August 28 2023 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/28/national-partnership-to-harness-analytics-for-grains-rde /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/05/cracking-the-code-for-better-barley-and-more-of-it ÌÇÐÄvolgers have for the first time identified several genes in barley that could eventually lead to larger yielding crops. July 06 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/05/cracking-the-code-for-better-barley-and-more-of-it /newsroom/news/list/2023/06/14/new-discovery-set-to-boost-disease-resistant-rice Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide. June 20 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/06/14/new-discovery-set-to-boost-disease-resistant-rice /newsroom/news/list/2023/05/23/failed-antibiotic-now-a-game-changing-weed-killer-for-farmers Weed killers of the future could soon be based on failed antibiotics. May 24 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/05/23/failed-antibiotic-now-a-game-changing-weed-killer-for-farmers /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived product. February 15 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/17/super-seven-shine-light-on-stem-opportunities Seven outstanding women researchers from the University of Adelaide have been recognised among Australia’s Superstars of STEM for 2023-24. November 18 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/17/super-seven-shine-light-on-stem-opportunities /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/09/harnessing-rainwater-for-self-sufficient-veggie-gardens With the rising cost of living and vegetables becoming more expensive, University of Adelaide research has found that 65 per cent of Adelaide homes can grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient by using their own rainwater. November 09 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/09/harnessing-rainwater-for-self-sufficient-veggie-gardens /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/08/agricultural-student-wins-national-award University of Adelaide student James Easter has been recognised as the 2022 Agricultural Student of the Year at a gala ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday. September 09 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/08/agricultural-student-wins-national-award /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/05/universitys-tall-poppies-stand-tall A University of Adelaide expert has been named as the South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year for their work to help ensure food security for future generations. August 05 2022 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/05/universitys-tall-poppies-stand-tall