Agriculture & Rural Based Manufacturing
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Agriculture is a dynamic industry. To remain viable and sustainable the industry must respond early to changes and be able to adapt to economic and climatic influences.
Agricultural markets are based on the trade of commodities, and the needs of the consumer are paramount. The CRC Agriculture and Rural Based Manufacturing sector focuses on ensuring the long term survival of this vital industry.
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How bird flu saved the Australian horse industry
In an example of one innovation building on another, the Australian Biosecurity CRC for Emerging Infectious Disease (AB-CRC) supported the development and technology transfer of a rapid avian influenza ('bird flu') diagnostic test, which was subsequently crucial in controlling and eradicating equine influenza during Australia's 2007 outbreak. Providing unprecedented national capability for influenza testing, the test was ready when equine influenza hit Australia for the first time.
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