Cotton Automation Research project Cotton Landcare Tech Innovations: Improved natural capital (biodiversity) on Australian cotton farms This project is part of the National Landcare Program’s Smart Farming Partnerships initiative. It aims to build on international … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Local Land Services (NSW LLS), University of New England (UNE)
Cotton Input management Research project Quantifying the nitrogen cycle: from farm gate to catchments, groundwater and atmosphere Nitrogen is fundamental to cotton growing and the industry needs to understand its full role, especially given that high N … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Dairy Plant science Research project More Profit from Nitrogen - Improving dairy farm nitrogen efficiency using advanced technologies The science of Nitrogen (N) cycling in dairy systems can be poorly understood by dairy farmers and their agronomists, and … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 31 May 2020 Research organisations Dairy Australia, The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Dairy Pork Research project Enhancing the profitability and productivity of livestock farming through virtual herding technology This project aims to evaluate the on-farm application of virtual fencing and herding technology, demonstrate its implementation and extend its … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisations Australian Pork (APL), Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Dairy Australia, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney (USYD), University of New England (UNE)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Synthesis of data to optimise yield potential of barley in Australian farming systems This investment aims to review existing research data gathered for barley production to develop strategies for improving productivity and identifying … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 3 Jan 2023 - 28 Jun 2024 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Cotton Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project Disease management in cotton farming systems - a participatory action research approach to deliver solutions Concerns by growers that disease is affecting growth and yield of their crops are increasing. In recent surveys of research … Funded by Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) Project date 15 Oct 2022 - 20 Sep 2026 Research organisation Crown Analytical Services
Cross industry Machinery & hardware Research project Encouraging adoption of cost efficient, accurate moisture monitoring in the irrigated farming system. This project will assess and display the use of various options to monitor crop moisture across a field. Using a … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Southern Growers Incorporated
Cross industry Crop protection Research project Podcasts and National RD&E gap analysis for Fall Armyworm in northern farming systems This multi-industry and cross-sector project was established in response to the incursion of Fall Armyworm (FAW) into Australia. It will … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 17 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Southern Beef and Sheep Commercial Producers case studies, demonstrating on farm productivity improvements Collection and production of 3 case studies of commercial producers (2 Victorian sheep producer and 1 NSW cattle producer) who can demonstrate improvements … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 24 Sep 2018 - 21 Jun 2022
Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Better nutrient management on pig farms: a guide for interpreting soil and by-product analyses The Australian pork industry needs to operate in a sustainable manner that minimises negative impacts and maximises benefits to surrounding … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation Integrity Ag
Cotton Input management Research project Measuring and reporting the value of capacity building on farms and in research Capacity building of on-farm workforce skill development, participation in leadership programs and future researcher needs are all important aspects of … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Poultry Machinery & hardware Research project Contribution to Pilot to Paddock Innovative energy, water & nutrient technologies & practices smart farms project The AgriFutures Australia Chicken Meat program is contributing towards the project to Identify potential policy and regulatory barriers and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 9 Nov 2022 - 14 Jun 2023 Research organisation Scolexia Pty Ltd
Sugar Research project Improving farmers skills and knowledge with moisture monitors in break crops in sugarcane fallows This project is designed as a practical demonstration to allow growers to see first-hand how on-farm technology such as moisture … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 22 Dec 2021 - 19 May 2023 Research organisation Mackay Area Productivity Services Limited
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Farming Systems & Agronomic Changes For Integration of Long Coleoptile Wheat in the West Region This investment is intended to provide growers with knowledge on the risks and benefits associated with using longer coleoptile wheat. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 29 Mar 2021 - 6 Apr 2023
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project Northern Farming Systems - Integrating research solutions for improving profitability in summer dominated rainfall systems Previous work has highlighted that there is a significant gap between potential and current cropping system efficiency and profitability in … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2025 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project Optimising farm scale returns from irrigated grains: maximising dollar return per megalitre of water This investment will assist growers and advisers to make informed decisions that maximise the economic return per megalitre of water … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Cotton Input management Research project Managing natural landscapes on Australian cotton farms to increase the provision of ecosystem services This project will provide a comprehensive assessment of values and management strategies relevant to natural landscapes on Australian cotton farms … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Griffith University
Sugar Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Imagery Input management Robotics Research project Reducing herbicide usage on sugarcane farms in reef catchment areas with precise robotic weed control This project will extend the AutoWeed smart spot spraying technology to sugarcane, targeting grass and broadleaf weed species. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Fruits Food processing technology Research project Implementing best practice of avocado fruit management and handling practices from farm to ripening DC This project will help the avocado industry achieve further improvements in fruit quality, by facilitating the adoption of better practices – … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 7 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Aquaculture technology Research project Upskilling Australian barramundi farmers on harmful algal bloom (HAB) identification, monitoring and fish health management tools The upskilling of Australian barramundi farmers on harmful algal bloom (HAB) identification, monitoring, and fish health management tools will yield … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 27 Oct 2022 - 29 Oct 2023 Research organisation Future Fisheries Veterinary Service Pty Ltd (FFVS)