Wild catch fisheries Research project Refine the Southern Rock Lobster Cold Chain The majority of Southern Rock Lobster harvest is exported to Asian markets. With price directly correlated to quality of the … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 4 Aug 2019 - 7 Nov 2019 Research organisation KPMG Australia
Wine Plant science Research project New and Improved yeast and bacterial starter cultures-novel attributes, process efficiency and wine distinctiveness Once grapes have been harvested and crushed, Australian winemakers face many challenges to a successful fermentation. These include conditions such … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Cotton Research project Precision Management for improved cotton quality This project aims to improve management strategies by using new sensor technologies that automate the measurement of certain crop parameters, … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Save Story Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG. account today. Sign up Sign in Story Technology the key to increasing yields for Bega, NSW farmer Smarter irrigation technology, like soil moisture probes with real-time telemetry, has become an integral tool for New South Wales dairy farmer Will Russell, enabling him to grow more feed and increase herd size. Will is one of the farmers across Australia who partners in the Smarter Irrigation for Profit Phase 2 (SIP2) program which provides an opportunity for dairy irrigators to closely monitor the impact of irrigation optimisation strategies, and take-up opportunities to increase their knowledge on the practical tools and support available to help in irrigation decisions. Led by Dairy Australia In collaboration with Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) Published Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Dairy Plant science Research project More Profit from Nitrogen - Increasing nitrogen use efficiency in dairy pastures This project aims to increase nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in dairy pasture systems where direct loss of nitrogen (N) has … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Nov 2019 Research organisations Dairy Australia, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Wild catch fisheries Data and AI Research project Giant Crab Enhanced Data Collection - Innovative approaches to enhance data collection in the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian Giant crab fisheries The giant crab fishery (GCF) across southern Australia has a small tonnage of large, individually valuable animals. Despite the implementation … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 27 Jan 2021 - 26 Jan 2023
Wild catch fisheries Research project Understanding the relationship between commercial prawn species population dynamics, fishing patterns and climate in the Shark Bay World Heritage area in Western Australia There is growing concern that the sustainability of the prawn fishery in the Shark Bay World Heritage area of Western … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 5 Jan 2020 - 5 Jan 2023 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Wild catch fisheries Research project Modelling environmental changes and effects on wild-caught species in Queensland A better understanding of the impacts of environmental drivers on the population dynamics and abundance of key fishery species can … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 19 Nov 2019 - 30 May 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Aquaculture technology Research project Pipi hatchery production techniques and optimal restocking strategies The project aims to develop pipi hatchery production techniques and optimal restocking strategies, benefiting both the shellfish industry and recreational … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jul 2025 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
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)
Sugar Crop protection Research project Delivery of a pest and disease diagnostic step change for the sugarcane industry (RSD-LAMP) Ratoon Stunting Disease (RSD) is severely affecting sugarcane yield and profitability across Australia causing losses of over 30% in yields in … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Sugar Crop protection Research project Delivery of a pest and disease diagnostic step change for the sugarcane industry (RSD - NIR) RSD is affecting sugarcane yield and profitability across Australia causing yield losses of over 30% in crop yield in some regions. … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2023 - 1 Dec 2025 Research organisation Sugar Research Australia Limited (SRA)
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
Multiple industries Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Research project DairyBio Forages The forage program will establish a sustainable innovation pipeline of future forages. From delivering the technology developed for ryegrass and … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2026
Research project South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub- Innovation Grant Agricultural production is highly dependent on water and in a drying climate testing water quality is essential to preserve and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 Research organisation Grower Group Alliance Inc
Cotton Research project Grassroots Grant: On-farm evaluation of pumping telemetry This investment will undertake an on-farm evaluation of telemetry infrastructure compatible with a non-urban water metering framework for water monitoring. … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Macquarie Cotton Growers Association
Other rural industries Machinery & hardware Research project Developing sesame dehulling processes for Australia The Australian sesame industry is set to emerge as a major industry for northern Australia on the back of non-shattering … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 Feb 2022 - 5 May 2023 Research organisation Savannah Ag Research Pty Ltd trading as Savannah Ag Consulting
Wild catch fisheries Research project Improving risk management of paralytic shellfish toxins (PST) in the Blacklip Abalone (Haliotis rubra rubra) This proposal has been developed to improve the risk management of paralytic shellfish toxins (PST) in abalone, particularly to reduce … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Apr 2018 - 29 Apr 2020 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Assessment of gamma irradiation as a feasible method for treating prawns to inactivate White Spot Syndrome Virus White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) was confirmed in prawn farms on the Logan River in Moreton Bay Queensland. Subsequent investigations … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 24 Feb 2018 - 30 May 2019 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cotton Input management Research project Future Farm Phase 2: Improving farmer confidence in targeted N management through automated sensing and decision support With the high cost of nitrogen (N) fertiliser – about 20 per cent of variable costs – cotton growers seek to optimise its … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland University of Technology (QUT)