Pulse grains Plant science Research project Increasing the effectiveness of nitrogen fixation in pulse crops through development of improved rhizobial strains, inoculation and crop management practices This project aims to improve the viability and profitability of high value pulses (faba bean, lentil and chickpea) through the … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 May 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Sheep & lamb Research project Female Reproduction Phenobank and Validation This project will use stored DNA samples to genotype animals with existing phenotypic records, to help reduce the time to … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2018 - 20 Oct 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project PhD Understanding, reducing the effects of heat stress on TB stallion fertility Systemic heat stress is detrimental to sperm production and male fertility but this phenomenon has not been adequately examined in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2018 - 1 Jul 2020 Research organisation The University of Newcastle
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project 2018 marketing symposium to showcase innovative communication methods There remains a strong need for seafood producers (fishers and farmers) to understand current seafood market, supply chain and advances … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 May 2018 - 25 Oct 2018
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Post-doctoral Fellowship - When are earwigs pests and when are they beneficial? Earwigs are important insects for the breakdown and recycling of organs matter but in some circumstances are thought to cause … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 25 May 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project NCCP: identifying synergistic genetic bio control options for Cyprinus carpio in Australia A review of genetic will assist the Science Advisory Group (SAG) of The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) and other … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 23 May 2018 - 30 Jan 2019
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall areas with newly discovered legume pastures enabled by innovative management methods – western region (Dryland pasture legume systems). Growers have shifted their focus from livestock to crops over the last 30 years, however continuously cropped paddocks are not sustainable … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 22 May 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Murdoch University
Poultry Animal technology Research project Increasing Australia's preparedness for vvIBDV Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV) is responsible for major economic losses in the poultry industry worldwide. To date, strains endemic … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 21 May 2018 - 29 Nov 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Poultry Research project Study of the economic impact of the chicken meat industry "This project will estimate the economic value of the Australian chicken meat industry and investigate local and national issues … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 May 2018 - 3 Jun 2019
Cross industry Data and AI Research project Artificial Intelligence in Wool The Australian wool industry generates large amounts of data every day. Novel sources of data include digital imaging, GPS location … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 18 May 2018 - 15 May 2019 Research organisation Nextgen Agri Limited
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Informing adaptive management of portunid fisheries in New South Wales NSW have recently launched two major initiatives for the management of Blue Swimmer Crab (BSC) and Giant Mud Crab (GMC). … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 16 May 2018 - 15 Jun 2022 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Consumer health Processing & packaging Research project The shelf life of Australian frozen meat There are numerous publications on the freezing and frozen storage of meat, but a lack of scientific data to support … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 May 2018 - 15 Oct 2020 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Determining the impact of long distance This project aims to compare road and rail transport over a common time period, compare rest periods pre-slaughter, compare extended … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 May 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Seafood Directions 2019 This project supports the planning and delivery of the 11th Seafood Directions Conference. The role of Seafood Directions is to … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 May 2018 - 30 Dec 2019
Beef cattle Research project Economic Analysis of the Live Cattle Export Trade This project determined the value of the live cattle export industry to regional zones across Australia. The scope included: full-time … Funded by LiveCorp Project date 14 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall areas with newly discovered legume pastures enabled by innovative management methods – southern region. Growers have shifted their focus from livestock to crops over the last 30 years, however continuously cropped paddocks are not sustainable … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 10 May 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Input management Research project The Impact of Freight Costs on Farm The largest single cost in the production of many Australian agricultural industries is the cost of transport of food and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 8 May 2018 - 30 Aug 2018 Research organisation Deloitte Access Economics
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Lucerne Variety Trial – Assess optimum plant stress levels for seed production The importance of Lucerne as a pasture species in Australia has been supported by innovation of new varieties. This variety … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 May 2018 - 29 Sep 2023 Research organisation Lucerne Australia Inc.
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project National Seafood Industry Leadership Program participant support for Morgan Hand This project provides support for an industry participant, Morgan Hand, to take part in the National Seafood Industry Leadership Program … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 3 May 2018 - 1 Nov 2018
Fruits Input management Research project Improving citrus quality with regulated deficit irrigation International research indicates that a regulated deficit irrigation approach can be applied during citrus maturation and ripening stages to enhance … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 2 May 2018 - 30 Aug 2021 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)