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Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Fruits Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Vegetables
Organisation

Kalyx

Kalyx is a privately owned independent agricultural research organisation operating across Australia.
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Private research organisation

Cereal grains
Crop protection
Research project

Determining the economic impact of Native Budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) in cereal crops in the Western Region

Since 2018, there has been an annual and increasing trend in Western Australia of native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) causing feeding damage …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Organisation

RapidAIM

RapidAIM delievers real-time pest information, from orchards, to farms, to whole regions, for efficient pest management actions.
  • Location

    Queensland, Australia

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

Story

Agritech startup’s innovative insect control is just what the grain industry ordered

Cutting-edge Australian plant biosecurity research has delivered a revolutionary non-toxic and long-acting alternative for controlling stored grain insect pests.

Now, Davren Global is seeking investors to bring this novel solution to market – and give grain growers a new tool in the fight against insect pest resistance.

  • Led by

    Davren Global

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Monday, 15 November 2021

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Plant science
Research project

RD&E Strategic Plan for Australian Sesame

Through significant industry engagement, this project will develop a research, development and extension plan for the Australian sesame industry. The …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Dec 2020 -
    28 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    CESAR Pty. Ltd

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

DairyBio Forage - Endophyte technologies for pasture improvement

This project aims to deliver ryegrass cultivars with a compatible endophyte that will improve and protect the plants’ performance including …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisations

    Agriculture Victoria, Dairy Australia

Story

Novel insect-based pet food range, BuggyBlend ready for commercialisation

BuggyBix, with support from AgriFutures Australia, has developed a novel insect-based pet food range – BuggyBlend – to reduce our pets’ environmental pawprint and accelerate the development of Australia’s insect protein industry. An exciting opportunity awaits for commercial partners to assist in the scaling and distribution for Australian and international markets. 

  • Led by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • In collaboration with

    BuggyBix

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Monday, 28 June 2021

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Forestry
Crop protection
Research project

Biological Control of Giant Pine Scale in Australia

Giant pine scale (Marchalina hellenica) is a tiny scale insect that lives by sucking the sap of pine, fir and …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2019 -
    1 Sep 2023

  • Research organisations

    Agriculture Victoria, Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Ensuring Lucerne seed production in the absence of bees

Lucerne is an important pasture species that is dependent on bees for pollination. To overcome this potential vulnerability, this project …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2017 -
    31 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Cross industry
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Post factory Pilot of SitPlus Fly production

The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a promising control method for Queensland fruit fly. Currently a significant research effort is …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    23 Oct 2018 -
    10 Dec 2023

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie University

Research project

Industry Development Grant_Alan Dorin

The funds will be used to support a current project by allowing us to extend an existing, working, single-unit honeybee …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    20 Oct 2020 -
    19 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Monash University

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Sorghum Core Pre-breeding Program

Australia produces at least 2 million tonnes of grain sorghum each year. Sorghum is one of the most diverse crop species …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2013 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

SLW App commercialisation and development

Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) numbers can be difficult to monitor, due to their small size and mobility. This pest has increased …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    31 Dec 2021

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

Glasshouse assays to determine the role

Pasture dieback has emerged widespread across Queensland causing significant impacts to pasture, affecting beef production systems. This will determine the …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Feb 2020 -
    30 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Cross industry
Crop protection
Research project

SITplus production facility - proof of concept

A purpose-built sterile Queensland fruit fly facility was established in Port Augusta, South Australia under earlier work. With sterile insect …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Jun 2019 -
    30 Apr 2022

  • Research organisations

    Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA), Western Sydney University (WSU)

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