Future Farm Industries CRC
Scholarship Description
Woody crops have the potential to help meet renewable energy targets. In regions that are currently marginal for cropping, woody perennials may be crucial component to reduce risk. With growth periods of several years they are less sensitive to climatic variation than annual systems and hence may play a role to environmental, economic and social sustainability. Our aim is to understand how woody perennials perform in the annual cropping and grazing zones of southern Australia with landscapes that may vary strongly in space and time. Marked variability in cereal crop yields has come to light as a result of new sensing technologies being adopted by landholders. Variability is so marked in many instances that there is little or negative economic productivity in some parts of the paddock. Anecdotal evidence indicates that this may also be the case for woody crops.
| Reference Number: | 3832 |
| Study Subject: | Influence of soil-landscape variability on woody perennial plant growth |
| Web Address: | http://www.futurefarmcrc.com.au/pg_education.html |
| Provided By: | Future Farm Industries CRC |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Adelaide. |
| 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. 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, EARTH SCIENCES, Geophysics or Soil and water sciences.
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 |