Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Determinates of socially-supported wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries in Australia To secure the future of Australian wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries it is increasingly clear that building and maintaining societal support … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Feb 2018 - 30 Jul 2018 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Pork Animal technology Research project More piglets born alive with dextrose Seasonal infertility can manifest itself in various forms but reports typically concentrate on reductions in farrowing rate and litter size. … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 12 Feb 2018 - 27 Jun 2019
Multiple industries Beef cattle Game Sheep & lamb Animal technology Research project Identifying opportunities for continued improvements to the on-board live export feed ration Providing the correct quality and quantity of fodder and feed to livestock during export voyages is a significant and fundamental … Funded by LiveCorp Project date 12 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018
Beef cattle Research project Northern commercial producer case studies This project investigated and compiled four case studies of commercial producers, to demonstrate the benefits and improvements of reproductive performance … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 5 Feb 2018 - 19 Apr 2019
Wild catch fisheries Data and AI Research project Reducing the Number of Undefined Species in Future Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports: Phase Two - training in the assessment of data-poor stocks The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS) Reports bring together available biological, catch and effort information to determine the status … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 4 Feb 2018 - 29 Sep 2018 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Other rural industries Research project National Market Development Program for the Australian Turf Industry This project assists growers in developing their skills, knowledge and businesses through a range of extension activities, including delivering training … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Apr 2022
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb E-commerce & market platforms Research project Evaluation of Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology may have the potential to improve integrity systems for the Australian red meat industry. The purpose of this … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 14 Jun 2018
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Research project Quantifying the impact of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)’s Supply Chain Sustainability Program The purpose of this project was to develop a framework to measure and evaluate the success and impact of Meat … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Energy-sufficient meat processing plant The objective of the project is to demonstrate that meat processing plants can become energy self-sufficient by utilising reliable renewable … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Nov 2018
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Microbiological food safety and storage life of Australian red meat Over recent decades, Australia's meat industry has invested heavily in improving infrastructure of its processing facilities. There have also been … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 2 Jul 2018 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Wool Research project Fertility of sexed ram semen 18/19 The ability to pre-select the production of male or female lambs will provide a number of benefits to the Australian … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Beef cattle Research project Production impacts and resistance of gastrointestinal parasites in feedlot cattle The aim of this project is to identify the genus of gastrointestinal nematodes that commonly infect cattle during feedlot induction … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Aug 2020
Other rural industries Novel ingredients Research project Lift the demand for Australian Ginger:consumer requirements for industry growth This project aims to assist Australian ginger growers increase domestic (and export) demand for ginger by: understanding market opportunities, provide … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Oct 2018 Research organisation Brand Story Pty Ltd
Aquaculture Research project Undertaking an audit and assessment of past Australian aquaculture research, development and extension for all species, to determine what factors led to successful or not successful development of the aquaculture species To meet the projected seafood demand Australian aquaculture needs to increase its rate of growth in both production and competitiveness. … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wool Research project Genotyping of Breech Flystrike Resistance to breech flystrike is a priority area of research for the Australian wool industry as genetic progress in sheep … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Beef cattle Research project Investigating the causes of calf losses This project seeks to revolutionise research into calf mortality by facilitating the identification of the time and location of calving. … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Department of Industry Tourism and Trade (DITT) [NT]
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Benefit and cost of performance recording This project surveyed producers to estimate the potential profitability in beef and sheep studs in Australia, by assessing if there … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2019
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Extension for improved efficiency and sustainability in the rice industry This extension project provides for improved efficiency and sustainability in the Australian rice industry through the effective dissemination of Research … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2022 Research organisation Ricegrowers' Association of Australia
Research project Emerging Technologies - Impact of Consumer Perceptions This project will provide an updated and expanded assessment of the top 10 emerging technologies across the agricultural sector to examine … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 27 Jul 2018 Research organisation GHD
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Better sorghum: larger grain with more protein Feed grains are utilised primarily as a source of energy, with most of the energy from starch, with the protein … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)