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Cotton
Input management
Research project

Development of calibration Algorithms, Market validation and promotion of Handheld NIR instruments for efficient in-crop cotton nutrient management - NutriLOGIC validation and sample collection for NIR calibration

The outcome of this investment is to improve grower and advisor confidence in nutrient management decisions by employing easy to …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD)

  • Project date

    2 Jan 2023 -
    29 Sep 2023

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Fertiliser form and soil interactions when applied in high concentration bands – Post-Doctoral Fellow aligned UQ00063

Although crop rotations with grain legumes and ley pastures play an important role in maintaining and improving soil fertility, fertilisers …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    5 Jun 2017 -
    15 Apr 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Evaluation of nanobubble technology in aquaculture

In intensive aquaculture systems oxygen supplementation is necessary to prevent hypoxia; however, oversupply can hyper-saturate systems causing gas bubble disease. …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2021 -
    29 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Natural capital assets
Input management
Research project

Cool Soil Initiative

A paddock to product partnership bringing together key players in the grains supply chain to work with grain growers through regional farming systems groups to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This will lead to increased long-term sustainability and yield stability through adopting different farming strategies to increase soil health.
  • Funded by

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2020 -
    20 Sep 2023

  • Research organisation

    Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Beef cattle
Imagery
Research project

MEXA assisted offal sortation technical

The project is a scoping study to determine whether a multi-sensor system, combined with hyperspectral and colour imaging cameras, can …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 May 2019 -
    31 Aug 2020

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Best Practice Treatment Factsheets for Cattle

This project seeks to engage a consultant to create seven fact sheets on best practice treatment of cattle on livestock export ships, for use by stockpersons and employees on board.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    6 Aug 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    LiveCorp

Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Animal technology
Research project

Sheep Sustainability Framework - 2022

A key objective of this Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) project is Project Proof, a 2022 survey of 2000 sheep producers that …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Kynetec

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Wool
Research project

Bushfire implications for livestock wellbeing

The purpose of this project is to investigate the impacts of bushfires on the health and welfare of livestock in …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 May 2020 -
    8 Nov 2022

Vegetables
Input management
Research project

Optimising cover cropping for the Australian Vegetable Industry

This project supported Australian vegetable growers to effectively use cover crops to boost soil health and reap productivity benefits. It …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    16 Jul 2017 -
    15 Jul 2020

  • Research organisation

    Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)

Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

A national approach to improving the capacity of the goat milk industry

Development of an industry resource for the commercial goat milk production sector, addressing topics of purchasing and building the herd (…
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2017 -
    30 Aug 2018

  • Research organisation

    The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries

Alternative protein
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Food processing technology Novel ingredients
Opportunity

The Leaf Protein Co.: Nutritious, highly functional alternative plant protein ingredient - seeking $US1 million seed investment, partners to establish pilot manufacturing

Opportunity for

  • Investors and commercial partners interested in supporting an alternative plant protein ingredient start-up to commercialise.
  • Partners with knowledge or experience in establishing pilot manufacturing to produce samples for market validation by food manufacturers.

^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors.

  • Led by

    The Leaf Protein Co.

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking investment, Seeking partners

  • Readiness
    Mid (TRL 5-7)
    Proof of concept in the laboratory then in the field resulting in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).
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Dairy
Research project

Dairy Passport Transition

This project will decommission Dairy Passport, the on-farm technology platform for dairy farm businesses and their employees, and identify a cost-effective commercial occupational health and safety (OHS) compliance solution.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    16 Aug 2021 -
    30 Dec 2022

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Research project

Farmers targets for change

This project will undertake a number of activities aimed at building the capacity of students and producers to adopt new …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 May 2022 -
    15 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

More profit from nitrogen - enhancing nutrient use efficiency in cotton

This project will undertake research on both nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and aims to increase understanding of the relationship …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland (UQ), University of New England (UNE)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

DAN00206 - Innovative approaches to managing subsoil acidity in the southern grain region

Subsoil acidity is a major constraint to crop productivity in the high rainfall zone (500-800 mm) of south-eastern Australia. Soil …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2015 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Citrus Integrated Pest and Disease Management extension program

This project is delivering a suite of training resources for citrus growers to improve workplace health and safety (WHS) during …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2021 -
    30 May 2024

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment (NSW DPIE)

Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management
Research project

Study of protein source and selected amino acids for gut integrity of chickens

Recent research has looked at how low protein poultry diets aim to improve production and welfare. This investment investigates how …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2020 -
    10 Aug 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)

Beef cattle
Research project

Survey of Australian feedlot drinking water quality

This project aims to summarise the range of total dissolved solids (TDS) and salts in feedlot drinking water across Australia, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Oct 2018 -
    1 Nov 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

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