Cotton Research project PhD: Sustainable value chain analysis of the Australian cotton industry The Australian cotton industry is committed to on-farm sustainability. However, as the raw material goes through value-adding stages in global … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 16 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2021 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Poultry Input management Research project Electrolyte supplementation to alleviate the adverse effects of severe heat stre "Modern broilers are highly susceptible to heat stress. The consequences are reduced performance, lower meat quality, poorer welfare and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 Jul 2018 - 15 Sep 2019 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Research project Compilation of Final Report - Improved Seasonal Forecasting (RnDfP) The ability to accurately predict the weather is crucial to agricultural industries. The Rural R&D for Profit Program … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018 Research organisation Sativus Pty Ltd
Aquaculture Research project FRDC Sponsorship International Symposium for Genetics in Aquaculture XIII The International Symposium for Genetics in Aquaculture (ISGA) is a triennial premier aquaculture event that brings together globally leading researchers, … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Jul 2018 - 19 Jul 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Raise awareness of the guidelines developed by the AAWWG (Aquatic Animal Welfare Working Group) with industry and review their adoption, uptake rates and utility This project is aimed at assessing the success of the work undertaken by the Aquatic Animal Welfare Working Group (AAWWG), … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Jul 2018 - 29 Jun 2019
Honey bees Animal technology Research project Probiotic development for bees: analyzing gut bacteria in healthy bees This investment will establish the commercial feasibility of developing probiotic feeds for bees based on native bee gut bacteria. Bees … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 13 Jul 2018 - 30 Jan 2021 Research organisation University of Canberra
Cross industry Input management Research project Maintenance of O. Vacca Beetles (Dung Beetles) Meat & Livestock Australia has reached agreement with Invetus to maintain the O. vacca beetles in Armidale until 31 October 2018, when … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 12 Jul 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
Honey bees Novel ingredients Research project Market and Production Potential for Australian Produced Propolis Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees produce from saliva, beeswax and the exude of tree buds, sap flows … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 9 Jul 2018 - 31 May 2019 Research organisation AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project FRDC communication of evidence-based information on the healthfulness and sustainability of seafood to Health Professionals This project builds on previous nutrition research by engaging health professionals in the development of evidence-based and practical communication material … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 8 Jul 2018 - 20 Dec 2018
Honey bees Animal technology Research project Investigating factors that influence chalkbrood outbreaks in Australia Nosema (N. apis and N. ceranae) and chalkbrood (Ascosphaera apis) are significant honeybee pathogens that reduce hive productivity and cause … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 6 Jul 2018 - 30 Jan 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wool Research project Development of footrot vaccine best practice This project, to investigate a new multivalent vaccine formulation, provided valuable insights into best management practice of footrot, helping woolgrowers … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 2 Jul 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Post-doctoral Fellowship - An integrative approach towards sustainable management of sorghum stalk rot in the GRDC northern region This post-doctoral fellowhip will generate new knowledge on the genetic and genotypic variability and structure of Macrophomina phaseolina in sorghum … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2022 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Sugar Crop protection Research project Moth Borers - how are we going to manage them when they arrive? Moth borers are medium to large moths that eat through sugarcane as caterpillars, reducing yields by up to 20%. To prepare for a potential incursion, this project is investigating the feasibility of using soil-applied systemic insecticides to manage moth borers. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Aug 2021 Research organisation Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Sugar Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project New approaches to quantifying nitrogen fluxes in enhanced efficiency fertilisers in Australian sugarcane This project is using a range of techniques to understand how nitrogen (N) flows in EEFs in relation to soil types and environmental conditions in sugarcane. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland
Sugar Plant science Research project Genetic analysis and marker delivery for sugarcane breeding This project will develop a genetic analysis pipeline to characterise high value bi-parental populations, to deliver markers linked to commercially relevant traits for marker assisted selection (MAS). Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Sugar Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Implementation of root system diagnostics to deliver a field-based measure for root health This project will build on extensive research including recent projects that have developed a test which reports the quantity of live sugarcane roots in field soil samples. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Oct 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Sugar Input management Research project Characterising nitrogen-use efficiency in sugarcane This project will build on previous research evaluating the genetic variation in N response in the field and characterising traits that contribute to nitrogen-use efficiency. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland
Dairy Research project Climate Change Research Strategy Primary Industries The Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) is a partnership between organisations that invest in climate research, development … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2020
Dairy Research project Cool Cows refresh Assessing the cost of hot weather in terms of individual cow milk production and then devising on-farm management strategies for … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Dairy Australia
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Improving success of sheep AI program For many years laparoscopic Artificial Insemination (AI) using frozen semen has produced highly variable results and as a consequence, some … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)