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Dairy
Input management
Research project

Dairy Up project 7: Dairy businesses for future climates

The objective is to identify and assess the cost effectiveness of adaptation options that minimise climate change risks on dairy …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, The University of Melbourne

Research project

Climate Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CRSPI) Assessment

"This project assesses the effectiveness and impact of the Climate Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CRSPI) program over its 10…
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    18 Nov 2019 -
    12 Mar 2020

  • Research organisation

    Australian Farm Institute (AFI)

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Sustainable Pasture Systems under Climate Extremes research project

The increasing frequency and intensity of climate extremes pose a challenge for pasture-dependent industries. Information about how pasture grasses and …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    12 Jul 2017 -
    30 Sep 2020

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Review of producer information needs for seasonal climate forecasting

Interpretation of seasonal climate forecasting information (separate to 1-10 day forecasts) can significantly affect producer profitability and risk management. Therefore, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2021 -
    30 Nov 2021

Wine
Input management
Research project

Climate adaptation: developing irrigation strategies to combat dry winters

Australian winegrowing regions are expected to experience warmer and dryer winters due to climate change. This project will provide information …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Wool
Traceability
Research project

Comparative analysis of wool & other fibre types

Current Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling and SAC scoring treats natural/renewable and non-renewable fibres differently by fully costing the …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    20 Jan 2019 -
    30 Jun 2021

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Determining the Benefits of Mixed Species Pastures in a Changing Climate

Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm through the holistic management of key facets, including soil health, water and fertiliser use. This pilot program will identify the key areas for further research to develop a scientifically robust approach to regenerative farming in Australian dairy systems.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Input management
Research project

The impact of climate on sorghum utilisation in poultry diets

Variable climatic conditions in Australia has meant that drought has become a reoccuring feature. Sorghum is often used in broiler …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    29 Sep 2020 -
    28 Jan 2026

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Forestry
Crop protection
Research project

Characterising and managing fire risks to plantations under changing climates

This project will evaluate fire risks in plantation regions under current and changing climates to support evidence-based management to reduce …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2020 -
    31 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Melbourne

Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Effects of climate change and habitat degradation on Coral Trout

Coral trout are important target species for the Queensland Coral Reef Fin Fish Fishery, recreational, charter and indigenous fishery sectors. …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    3 Mar 2019 -
    3 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    James Cook University (JCU)

Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

PhD: Building climate change resilience in cotton through translational physiology

This PhD project determines the impact of extreme climates on plant photosynthesis. It generates temperature dependency data, including biochemistry and …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    27 Feb 2017 -
    31 Aug 2020

  • Research organisations

    Australian National University (ANU), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cross industry Dairy Forestry Game Natural capital assets Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Automation Data and AI E-commerce & market platforms Imagery Input management IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware Traceability
Opportunity

Ceres Tag: Animal traceability, welfare, performance, and climate impact – scale up investment opportunity

Opportunity for

  • High Net Worth, Family Office and Corporate investors interested in animal performance evidence insights through a real time sustainability enabling reporting platform.
  • Partnerships for distribution and integration with other supply chain technology platform businesses.

^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors.

  • Led by

    Ceres Tag

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking investment, Seeking partners

  • Express interest by

    Monday, 1 July 2024 12:00 Australia/Sydney

  • Readiness
    Late (TRL 8-9)
    Commercial optimisation of the product/service, testing and commercial distribution.
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Cotton
Research project

Scoping study: accounting for climate variability in Australian cotton production data

This investment will explore possible methods to normalise industry production data with respect to climate to better account for flow-on …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    3 Jun 2019 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD)

Research project

Synthesis of Case Studies Investigating the Value of Seasonal Climate Forecasts

This project is a synthesis of the value of Seasonal Climate Forecasting (SCF) to Australian agriculture realised through the key …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    20 Sep 2018 -
    31 Oct 2019

  • Research organisation

    The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries

Dairy
Input management
Research project

Lifting Farm Gate Profit Through High Value Modular Agroforestry

This project will develop new approaches for the introduction of trees in agricultural lands to increase farm profitability. Outcomes will …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Data and AI
Research project

Machine learning to map soil constraint variability and predict crop yield

This project will use a variety of Machine Learning techniques to bring together previously underutilised on-farm, satellite, and weather data …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    17 Feb 2020 -
    31 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Story

Green opportunity: Asia-Pacific investments geared to tackle climate change

The Asia-Pacific bucks global venture capital decline, with India surpassing China as the powerhouse in the first half of 2022, and farm tech deals doubling in the region. Here Louisa Burwood-Taylor breaks down AgFunder’s 2022 Asia-Pacific AgriFoodTech Investment Report, and Tegan Nock of LoamBio, an Australian microbial tech startup, digs deep into the rich opportunities for farmers to decarbonise our planet.

  • Author

    Samantha Noon

  • Published

    Thursday, 15 December 2022

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Story

The advanced technology helping viticulture adapt to climate change

The grip of climate change is being felt in the world’s vineyards - disrupting practices that have been built up over thousands of years. Small changes in temperatures are resulting in large fluctuations in yield and quality across seasons. Deep Planet says viticulture is the canary in the coal mine for the broader agriculture industry and is seeking investment to further develop the next generation of monitoring solutions to help winemakers adapt.

  • Published

    Wednesday, 07 December 2022

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