Wine Crop protection Research project Determining thresholds for bunch rot tolerance in wine and detection of unwanted fungal aromas The project will determine the impact of fungal physiology and growth on the formation of unwanted compounds in bunch rot … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project Economics of ameliorating soil constraints in the northern region: Soil constraint management and amelioration This project will work with grain growers, grower groups and consultants to identify the best management options for the range … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
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
Wool Research project Welfare assessments of analgesic options in female lambs for surgical mulesing and its alternatives Surgical mulesing is a painful husbandry procedure, carried out to minimise the risk of breech flystrike throughout life of a … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 21 Sep 2015 - 29 May 2018 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Pork Animal technology Research project Assessment and amelioration of pain for improved welfare during routine husbandry procedures in piglets Routine husbandry procedures for management of piglets include tail-docking, teeth clipping, ear notching and castration. These procedures are widely recognised … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 7 Nov 2013 - 7 Jul 2015 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Sugar Research project Use of machine learning to determine the extraneous matter and billet length in cane consignments For several mill districts in Australia the cane supplies have high extraneous matter content (more than 15% by mass) and short … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2023 - 1 Feb 2027 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Vegetables Research project Demonstrating the benefits of building capability and capacity in extension delivery in the vegetable industry This project focuses on identifying what support extension officers require to help them develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective extension to vegetable growers. It will also identify which avenues and networks vegetable growers prefer to use to gain knowledge and skills. Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 11 Jan 2022 - 12 Jul 2026 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Designing the integration of extension into research projects: Tangible pathways to enhance adoption and impact Researchers are experts in their field, but are not necessarily skilled in encouraging producers and growers to adopt their findings. This project seeks to best understand how to ensure that an adoption pathway is incorporated into the design and delivery of research projects. As a key outcome, researchers and extension officers will be actively engaged in the design of a theory of change to inform the pathways to adoption and impact. Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 9 Jan 2022 - 9 Jul 2022 Research organisation Hort Innovation
Cotton Research project Determining efficacy of microwave treatment for controlling weed cotton, problem weeds and black rot root A proof of concept project to assess the feasibility and viability (cost-benefit) of using the Growave microwave technology to control diseases of cotton. Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 28 Sep 2021 - 28 Nov 2021 Research organisation Growave Pty Ltd
Sugar Food processing technology Research project Evaluate the operational performance and industry application for the final evaporator design at Victoria Mill This project will analyse the performance of a new SRI Robert evaporator installed at one of Australia's largest sugar mills, … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Sep 2021 - 30 Jul 2022 Research organisation Wilmar Sugar Australia
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Co-developing and extending integrated Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) management systems for the Australian vegetable industry This project will support the rapid co-development of an integrated Fall armyworm management strategy that will deliver better outcomes for … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Pork Animal technology Research project Altering the timing and dosage of the Improvac vaccination for control of boar taint compounds The vaccine Improvac® is an effective means of controlling boar taint without affecting performance attributes up to the second vaccination. … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 19 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation Rivalea Australia
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Disease surveillance and related diagnostics for the Australian grains industry (within the Southern region - Victoria) This project is part of a national disease surveillance program to monitor the changes in pathogen populations including their incidence … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Dairy Research project Dairy Up project 2d: Unlocking the potential of the cow - heat stress and intensive herds Heat stress is a major concern on New South Wales dairy farms. Confined systems have the ability to manage and … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Apr 2021 - 30 Dec 2024 Research organisations Dairy Australia, Scibus, The University of Sydney (USYD)
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture This project will improve our understanding of endemic parasitoids of fall armyworm (FAW) in northern Australia and will facilitate extension … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 3 Mar 2021 - 20 Jan 2022 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Multiple industries Cross industry Wild catch fisheries Research project Assessing the benefits of sea urchin processing waste as an agricultural fertiliser and soil ameliorant Urchin harvesting is currently the most significant urchin control measure with over 700 t of urchin being landed over the past … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 1 Nov 2020 - 29 Aug 2023 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Cotton Plant science Research project Identifying key issues to maintain and improve Australian cotton fibre quality (including CottonInfo Technical Lead) Australian cotton is highly sought after by international spinners and attracts a premium because of its excellent fibre characteristics and … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Oct 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Transition Investment to secure critical outputs from current UQ00070 and previous Sorghum core pre-breeding investments This investment supports the transition of sorghum pre-breeding to the same trait-based model used for all other mandated crops. The … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 6 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Australian Society for Fish Biology: Scientific networking, early career development, international engagement and 50th celebrations The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) was founded in 1971 and is a professional, independent, non-profit, and non-aligned organisation. The … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 13 Jul 2020 - 28 Dec 2023
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing Pink Rot in potatoes – a pilot study This project is investigating how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)