A global team of scientists has proposed a major overhaul of plasticulture – the use of plastic mulch in agriculture – to ensure the practice can continue to boost crop yields without compromising the environment.   

Navigating modern agricultural challenges requires more than experience, it demands data, insight, and an understanding of human decision-making. At the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, Dr Sarah Whitnall and Dr Curtis Rollins are combining these elements to explore how farmers respond to climate change, market pressures, and environmental policies.

New research has revealed rising temperatures and traffic congestion cause minimal losses in California’s processing tomato industry, which offers important insights for Australia’s agricultural supply chains.