In a pulse variety experiment, racing the light to finish sowing ahead of predicted rain. Research like this is now easier to access. Photo: Karl Moore.
The NSW Government has launched a new searchable database to enhance accessibility to agricultural research reports.
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Since 2012, research papers from the northern and southern grains regions in NSW have been published in books, both in hard copy and on the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.
DPIRD development officer of information delivery Carey Martin said these resources were even more accessible as the database allowed users to find research reports individually.
“The database includes over 900 keywords that have been added to 734 research reports, enabling users to easily search for research relevant to specific topics such as crop types, districts, diseases, pests and more,” Ms Martin said.
“This project reflects a long-held goal of making these reports available in a searchable format, empowering farmers, agronomists and advisers to quickly find specific research relevant to their needs.”
Farming systems field experiment at the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute. Photo: Mathew Dunn.
Ms Martin said the new database displayed the research papers in alphabetical order by title, with all associated keywords clearly shown.
Each paper title is linked to a PDF version of the report, stored in the department’s document library.
“NSW DPIRD staff have received positive feedback about the database’s user-friendly design, with positive comments on its speed and the ease of identifying the stakeholders’ needs,” Ms Martin said.
“This new resource is a valuable tool for those in the agricultural industry, offering a streamlined way to access important research that can inform farming practices and decision-making.”
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