Genetic advances in barley overcome climate impacts, TropAg hears

Sally Gall
Updated November 21 2019 - 4:57pm, first published November 15 2019 - 11:30am
Carlsberg Research Laboratory vice president Birgitte Skadhauge explains the brewing dilemma and how science is tackling it. Picture - Sally Cripps.
Carlsberg Research Laboratory vice president Birgitte Skadhauge explains the brewing dilemma and how science is tackling it. Picture - Sally Cripps.

There has been plenty in the news about the impact of climate change on the way we live our lives - battling temperature extremes, more cyclones and storm surges, and subsequent impacts on health - but an international study has found it could lead to a beer shortage.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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