Future Farm Industries CRC
Scholarship Description
The development of deep rooted perennial species that are adapted to difficult soils and low rainfall is a high priority for future farming systems. New plant species have been identified to meet this need. The Future Cropping Systems Program envisages landscapes of grain crops growing together or in rotation with pastures based on perennial plant species, complimented with remnant vegetation. Increasing the proportion of perennial vegetation in a wheatbelt landscape should assist farming systems cope with climate change, particularly in southern Australia where winter rainfall is predicted to decline and summer rainfall may increase. Benefits will flow from more effective use of incident rainfall, lengthening the period of green feed and reduced erosion of sandy soils (from greater soil cover). With the exception of lucerne (Medicago sativa), there are virtually no perennial forage legumes currently available for the drier cropping regions (<375mm annual average rainfall). He
| Reference Number: | 3826 |
| Study Subject: | Overcoming the limitations to commercial seed production of new low rainfall perennial legumes, in p |
| Web Address: | http://www.futurefarmcrc.com.au/pg_education.html |
| Provided By: | Future Farm Industries CRC |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Western Australia. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD28000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, Biochemistry and cell biology, Crop and pasture production, Horticulture or Physiology.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Daryll Richardson (Education Manager) Future farm Industries CRC Email: drichardson@agaveeducation.com.au |