#Farming and Food

Researcher examining wool carding machine.

CSIRO Medals 1995 – Research achievement – High Speed Carding Team

Barry Harrowfield, Gary Robinson and Ken Atkinson (CSIRO Wool Technology). For their work in inventing, developing and commercialising the ‘Very […]

Dr Dharma Shukla and Dr Colin Ward.

CSIRO Medals 1994 – Chairman’s Medal – Dr Dharma Shukla and Dr Colin Ward

Dharma Shukla and Dr Colin Ward (CSIRO Biomolecular Engineering). For their work on the structure, variation and taxonomy of the […]

Broccoli being wrapped in Smart Film.

Visions for the future – Clever plastic wrap (1994)

Active Packaging - technology to ensure fresh produce reaches export markets in good condition.

Dr Bob Winks in discussion with fellow researcher in lab.

CSIRO Medals 1993 – Research achievement – Dr Bob Winks

Bob Winks (CSIRO Entomology). For his contribution to the Australian grain industry.

Dr Ezio Rizzardo and fellow researcher examine circuit board.

CSIRO Medals 1992 – Chairman’s Medal – Ezio Rizzardo

Ezio Rizzardo (CSIRO Chemicals and Polymers). For his contributions to polymer science and technology which has led to new materials […]

Processed wool after scouring.

CSIRO Medals 1992 – Research achievement – Siroscour

Brett Bateup, Jock Christoe, C.A. Anderson, J. Warner, A. Pearson (CSIRO Wool Technology). For developing the Siroscour wool-scouring technology package.

Grape vine seedlings in glasshouse.

CSIRO Medals 1991 – Research Achievement – Viticulture Group

John Possingham and the Viticulture Group (CSIRO Horticulture). For developing new technologies for the mechanisation of Australian viticulture.

Man with wheel barrow.

Down to Earth – Episode 3: making compost (1990)

This episode gives a few simple tips that will make all the difference in producing good compost.

Opening title of Down to Earth video.

Down to Earth – Episode 1: Treating clay soil (1990)

This episode shows how to treat clay sub-soil before establishing a garden.