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Breakthrough vertical farming solution seeking $1m investment

Gaia Project Australia’s Rejig-Grow System is helping leafy green farmers maximise space and efficiency with an innovative, modular system that expands with natural growth cycles – halving operational costs and doubling yield. With a successful prototype for NASA and global expansion plans GPA is now raising its A$2 million seed round.

  • Published

    Wednesday, 19 April 2023

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Dairy
Input management
Research project

DairyHIGH 2

Efficient and effective nutrient management decisions are critical to profitable and sustainable milk production on Australian dairy farms. DairyHIGH 2 (high …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2020 -
    20 Jun 2025

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Cross industry
Research project

Evaluation of cooperative models under a carbon market as a method of increased engagement and uptake by producers, including exploring new or augmented approaches.

Current research has focused on carbon practices at a national and regional level, but not at a local level to …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    28 May 2021 -
    30 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Southern Queensland Natural Resources Management trading as Southern Queensland Landscapes

Wool
Research project

Carbon Storage Partnership - Biodiversit

Historical studies tell a negative story as they set a baseline prior to European settlement that used foreign practices to …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    28 Feb 2022 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Survey for WSSV vectors in the Moreton Bay White Spot Biosecurity Area

White spot disease (WSD) is caused by white spot syndrome virus (WSSV), a very virulent virus that can cause devastating …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    29 Jun 2020 -
    29 Dec 2020

Dairy
Automation
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: What is my yield gap? Maximising water productivity

Irrigation underpins the Australian dairy industry, with dairy the second largest irrigation water user behind cotton. Reduced water availability because …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 May 2022

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Eggs
Research project

Investigating improved rodent control strategies

Rodent control is critical for maintaining robust biosecurity in egg farms. In this project, the Research Organisation will consult with …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2022 -
    7 Apr 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Wool
Research project

Measures for Environmental Performance

AWI has been investing in the Farming for the Future (FFTF) program, which is a national change program exploring the …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    27 Nov 2023 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    Macdoch Foundation Limited

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TV presenter giving farmers the ultimate rain check

Well-known television personality, Jane Bunn, is seeking investment to produce AI-powered, hyper-local forecasts via her mobile app to help deliver the “holy grail of weather info” to farmers. 

  • Author

    Tim Vetter

  • Published

    Monday, 13 November 2023

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Young Farmer of the Year backing fruit-picking robot

Australia’s Young Farmer of the Year says robots can play a key role in tackling worker shortages and labour costs for fruit growers, and is helping a Victorian startup develop an autonomous apple-picking machine to do just that.

  • Author

    Tim Vetter

  • Published

    Wednesday, 21 June 2023

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Almond farming pioneers introduce analyser of the future

A multi-generational family business among the first almond growers in Australia has developed the SureNut Analyser - the world’s first analyser to automate the quality assurance process and scan for aflatoxin in almonds. They are now looking to engage with sorter manufacturers to give the technology a global reach.

  • Published

    Sunday, 29 January 2023

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New app allows investors to back farm production

Innovative Invest-Inya-Farmer fintech app offers investors “a farm in your pocket” and a slice of food production’s profits, as well as giving farmers access to new capital without taking out bank loans. After successfully working with the cattle, oyster and bee industries, Founder Nathan McPhee is seeking engagement from farm collaborators in broadacre cropping, fruit and vegetable industries.

  • Author

    Sue Neales

  • Published

    Wednesday, 01 February 2023

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AgTech applications could revolutionise the cotton farming industry

Researchers at Monash University are applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and game-design practices to reduce spray drift from agricultural pesticides, minimising the negative impact on neighbouring crops and wildlife.

  • Led by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • In collaboration with

    Monash University

  • Author

    Melanie Jenson

  • Published

    Tuesday, 22 June 2021

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Forage Value Index worth investigating for dairy farmers

Dairy farmers who have chosen to renovate perennial pastures this autumn are encouraged to use Dairy Australia's Forage Value Index (FVI) to select the right ryegrass for their farm and ensure they are making the best decisions for the year ahead. 

 

The FVI enables farmers to select perennial ryegrass cultivars that will deliver the best possible pasture based on their location, farming system and forage needs. 

  • Led by

    Dairy Australia

  • Published

    Tuesday, 02 February 2021

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Research project

Agricultural Health and Safety Statistics 2019

This project tracks 2019 annual statistics on farm deaths and injuries. It assesses data from the National Coroner's Information System and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    25 Jun 2019 -
    31 Jan 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Dairy
Research project

Climate Adaptation Development

Build a national framework for dairy farming climate change adaptation that connects existing research and resources to sub-regional and business …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jan 2024 -
    30 Sep 2024

Aquaculture
Research project

Benchmarking for health and productivity in aquaculture

Industry benchmarking for animal health and production characteristics is commonly practiced in many agricultural industries. Initial discussions with a range …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    23 Apr 2020 -
    28 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    Agriculture Victoria

Research project

Agricultural Health and Safety Statistics

This project aims to track annual statistics on farm deaths and injuries. Agriculture is recognised as a highly dangerous sector …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Mar 2018 -
    10 Jan 2019

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

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Six innovations set to change the future of farming

Investment in research and development is sowing the seeds of a bright new future for Australia’s agricultural sector. Here’s a quick look at six agtech innovations that could change the way we farm in the years to come.  

  • Author

    Michelle Meehan

  • Published

    Wednesday, 15 November 2023

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