Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Formation and fate of sulfur compounds associated with negative attributes in wines The occurrence of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) is influenced by factors including yeast selection and fermentation conditions; the nature and … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Managing the impact of vintage advancement and compression Vintage compression due to climate change is well-documented. The period between the harvest of early maturing varieties, such as Chardonnay, … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2020
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Defining regional variability and uniqueness of premium Australian Shiraz Despite being instrumental in selling a wine’s story and commanding a price premium; terroir remains an enigmatic concept. This … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Traceability Research project Development of tools to verify origin and varietal nature of wines High value wine is an attractive target for substitution and fraud especially where demand outstrips supply. This can damage the … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Rotundone and its role in defining terroir in iconic Australian cool climate ‘peppery’ Shiraz Improving understanding of how provenance and terroir drive the expression of sought-after and highly valued wine styles will contribute to … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Imagery Research project Increasing yield and quality in tropical horticulture with better pollination, fruit retention and nutrient distribution This program aims to optimise crop pollination efficiency. Key objectives are to increase yield and quality through better understanding of … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 23 Jun 2017 - 1 Jul 2023 Research organisation Griffith University
Cotton Research project Precision Management for improved cotton quality This project aims to improve management strategies by using new sensor technologies that automate the measurement of certain crop parameters, … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Wine Traceability Research project Benchmarking regional and subregional influences on Shiraz fine wines The sensory properties of Shiraz wines from regions across Australia will be determined to identify the attributes associated with typicality … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 9 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Eggs Research project Practical strategies to increase individual layer hens feed efficiency This project was conducted to characterise the underlying factors that contribute to layer hen individual feed efficiency and variation in … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Understanding the drivers of terroir in the Barossa Valley The importance of terroir to wine production is twofold: First, it defines the style and quality of the wine. Second, … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Multiple technology areas Aquaculture technology Consumer health E-commerce & market platforms Traceability Research project Coordination of the National Priority 1 Subprogram: To ensure that Australian fishing and aquaculture products are sustainable and acknowledged to be so This project built further on progress toward meeting National Priority 1 objectives for the industry, to ensure that Australian fishing and aquaculture products are sustainable and acknowledged to be so. Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 19 Dec 2020 Research organisation Oceanomics Pty Ltd
Fruits Plant science Research project Optimising nutrient management for improved productivity and fruit quality in cherries. This investment was one component of a larger collaborative program spanning the horticulture, cotton, dairy and sugar sectors, funded through … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 19 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Multiple technology areas Input management Processing & packaging Research project Serviced supply chains: Monitoring and modelling to improve the quality of Australian fresh produce into Asian markets To build Australia’s reputation for providing a high value, premium product every stage of the chain needs to work … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Wool Consumer health Research project Atopic Dermatitis Study # Forefront Wool clothing may be perceived as a poor choice for use by individuals with sensitive skin or atopic dermatitis (eczema). … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2019
Pulse grains Novel ingredients Research project DAV00158 -DEPI BA-2- Quantifying the value of pulse grains It is essential that Australian growers have access to pulse varieties that combine a suite of desirable traits including, increased … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Cereal grains Food processing technology Research project Expanding options for sorghum- Food and Distilling This investment will target the development of high value markets for Australian sorghum. Markets in the food and beverage industries … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Strategic oversight and coordination of grain protection chemicals This project seeks to ensure that the Australian grains industry is able to effectively comply with and provide input into … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021
Pulse grains Plant science Research project DAN00212 - Pulse Breeding Australia (Chickpea) Pulse Breeding Australia's (PBA) Chickpea national breeding program has made significant strides in improving chickpea since its inception in 2006. However, … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Wine Traceability Research project Pinot Noir provenance: Australian benchmarking to support growing, making, perception of quality, and marketing to add value to the Pinot Noir supply chain This investment aims to generate clear descriptors of Australian Pinot Noir styles and regionality. Key points across the production chain (… Funded by Wine Australia Project date 13 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wine Plant science Research project Building and measuring the quality of fine Australian sparkling wines, through identification of the impact compounds responsible for ‘autolytic character’ in sparkling wine, and novel winemaking technologies to hasten autolysis. This project will investigate whether the desirable ‘autolytic character’ of premium sparkling wine is due to yeast lysis or is … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)