Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Exploring the occurrence and potential associated risk factors for Pilchard Orthomyxovirus (POMV) in Tasmanian farmed Atlantic Salmon Pilchard orthomyxovirus (POMV) is an emerging viral disease and little is known about effective strategies to control and prevent its … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Feb 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Fishing for change: A social marketing approach to reduce the recreational harvest of Snapper and Pearl Perch in Queensland. Snapper and pearl perch are depleted in Queensland and further reduction in fishing pressure is needed to rebuild stocks back … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2022
Aquaculture Research project Development of a national sector-specific biosecurity plan guideline and template for the farmed freshwater native finfish industry of Australia The farmed freshwater native finfish industry currently does not have a set of nationally consistent biosecurity guidelines and templates to … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 11 Aug 2019 - 28 May 2020
Wild catch fisheries Research project Socio-economic characterisation of a small scale commercial fishery: opportunities to improve viability and profitability in the Tasmanian Scalefish Fishery The Tasmanian Scalefish Fishery (TSF) is a multi-species, commercial fishery involving many operators and a diversity of methods and gears. … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wine Plant science Research project The establishment of Cabernet Sauvignon trials in preparation for the evaluation of clonal response to climate and management This investment establishes three trial sites to evaluate Cabernet Sauvignon clones. Clone performance will be evaluated via a range of … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project NCCP: Social, economic, and ecological risk assessment for use of Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3) for carp biocontrol in Australia Prior to the introduction of any biocontrol agent, there is a need to undertake a risk analysis of the potential … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Dec 2018
Fruits Crop protection Research project Review of the national biosecurity plan for the cherry industry and development of a biosecurity manual for cherry producers To help the Australian cherry industry remain aware of biosecurity threats, and assist in biosecurity preparedness and capability, this project … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 3 Jan 2017 - 31 May 2021 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Review of the national biosecurity plan for the potato industry and development of a biosecurity manual for potato producers This ongoing investment is responsible for updating the industry’s biosecurity plan for the Australian potato industry. It focusses on … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 21 Oct 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Dairy Research project DairyBio Animal - At the cutting edge: world leading breeding values and genomic services for the Australian dairy industry. This project supports the implementation of key innovations, maintaining and improving existing services and reduces cost and increases access to … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Agriculture Victoria, Dairy Australia
Cotton Plant science Research project PhD: The impact of irrigation methods and management strategies on nitrogen fertiliser recovery in cotton in southern QLD This project seeks to benchmark nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE) and to explore the management options that may yield significant improvements in … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2014 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Queensland (UQ)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Plant science Research project UMU00044 - Identifying low pH tolerance and effective rhizobia for wild Cicer to improve adaptation to acid sandy soils Soil acidity restricts plant growth mainly due to the toxicity effects of Aluminium (Al) and Manganese (Mn). Deficiencies of Molybdenum (… Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 31 Jan 2022 Research organisation Murdoch University
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Data and AI IoT & smart-farming Research project Connecting the unconnected for on-farm technology adoption progression project This project seeks to build on the premise that connectivity is the basis for the farmers journey on the … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Apr 2023 - 7 Nov 2024 Research organisation Grain Producers South Australia
Forestry Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Robotics Research project A feasibility study of a commercially available remote-controlled and high-rate tree pruning unit to create fuel modified zones in softwood plantations This project will fund a feasibility study of a commercially available, remote-controlled tree pruning unit to evaluate whether the technology can reduce fuel zones and subsequent fire risk on P. radiata plantation edges. Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Sylva Systems Pty Ltd
Cross industry Imagery Research project Evaluating a remote sensing 'Time Series' approach for monitoring seasonal variability in tree health and yield forecasting in tea tree. This project will demonstrate the benefits of 'freely available' remotely sensed imagery for monitoring seasonal crop condition across years and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Australian Tea Tree Industry Association Ltd (ATTIA)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Understanding an Innovation Culture and its Effect in Australian Red Meat Processing Plants: An Application of Systems Leadership - Stage 1 The project will undertake an innovation culture audits across a range of meat processing plants in conjunction with several demonstration … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 24 Jun 2019 - 3 Feb 2020
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project Increased grower profitability on soils with sodicity and transient salinity in the eastern grain belt of the western region. Interacting combinations of sodicity and transient salinity, often associated with high subsoil pH, ion toxicities and poor subsoil structure, interact … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Multiple industries Cereal grains Cotton Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Quantifying the effectiveness of cover crops as a means of increased water infiltration and reduced evaporation in the northern region This cross-sectoral project investigated the effectiveness of cover crops to increase infiltration, reduce evaporation, and increase plant-available water for dryland … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 May 2017 - 20 Oct 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Epidemiology of Septoria Tritici Blotch in the low and medium rainfall zones of the Southern region to inform IDM strategies. Septoria tritici blotch (Zymoseptoria tritici) (STB) is a damaging disease of wheat that without control can cause extensive losses in … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Apr 2021 - 30 May 2024
Wild catch fisheries Research project Attendance at the Annual Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) - 4-9 December 2018 in Honolulu, USA This project provides a young, potential industry leader with support to attend the 2018 Annual Session of the Western and Central … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 26 Nov 2018 - 14 Dec 2018
Forestry Research project Demonstrating Stewardship of the Environment and Ecologically Sustainable Forestry: Monitoring the Effectiveness of the Tasmanian Forest Practices Code for Biodiversity Forest certification requires demonstration of ecologically sustainable forestry. This project explores the environmental, social and economic adequacy of Tasmanian provisions … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 15 Oct 2018 - 30 Jun 2021