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Cotton Game
Organisation

Crown Analytical Services

CAS is a plant pathology business based in Moree. It was established by agronomists Rob Long and Drew Penberthy in 2008 …
  • Location

    New South Wales

  • Organisation type

    Other

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cereal grains Dairy Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pork
Organisation

Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia

Sustainability, productivity and profitability must go hand in hand. Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia is helping to make this happen …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Fruits Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
Organisation

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

As Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst, CSIRO solves the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We …
  • Location

    Global

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Pest READI: Regionally Enabled Agroecological Decision Intelligence

The investment is developing and implementing pest management systems that can respond to a range of current, establishing, and future interrelated pest challenges at both crop and landscape levels within an increasingly chemically-limited future
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    15 Dec 2023 -
    8 Dec 2028

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Manipulation of stomata to increase yield potential in wheat (IWYP collaboration)

Maximizing grain yield requires a careful balance between photosynthesis, water use efficiency (WUE) and maintaining optimal leaf temperature for photosynthesis. …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2019 -
    30 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Cotton Dairy
Multiple technology areas
Automation Input management
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: Precise real-time automated cotton & dairy irrigation for improved water productivity

This project is building on previous research to further develop fully autonomous broadacre irrigation systems for cotton (furrow and pivot) …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 May 2022

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Dairy Australia, University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Essential oils
Research project

Communication of research findings to tea tree oil industry levy payers

The project aims to create a comprehensive mechanism for the delivery of communication and extension to the Australian Tea Tree …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    8 Mar 2019 -
    1 Jul 2020

  • Research organisation

    Australian Tea Tree Industry Association Ltd (ATTIA)

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Improving yield by optimising energy use efficiency

This project is a component of the broader International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) established to substantially increase wheat yields across …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2016 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Australian National University (ANU)

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AMPC sets new industry challenge for innovation in red meat abattoirs

The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) might be the Research and Development Corporation for the red meat processing industry, but it’s drawing inspiration from a very different R&D agency to help find the answers to some mammoth questions. AMPC is now seeking problem solvers and investors with innovative solutions to make waterless knife sterilisation for meat processing plants a reality.

  • Led by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Author

    Megan Woodward

  • Published

    Thursday, 16 September 2021

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Story

World-first program delivers elite genetics for Manuka honey and oil production

With the support of AgriFutures Australia, innovative Western Australian company, ManukaLife is helping position Australia’s Manuka honey industry as a global leader. With a prosperous future ahead, opportunities exist for a range of organisations to engage with ManukaLife to either rapidly expand the establishment of plantations in Australia or to partner in developing new cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

  • Led by

    Agrifutures Australia

  • In collaboration

    ManukaLife

  • Author

    Michelle Meehan

  • Published

    Monday, 19 July 2021

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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cereal grains Dairy Eggs Honey bees Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Sheep & lamb Wine
Organisation

EnviroAg Australia

EnviroAg Australia Pty Limited is an industry leader in soil and water security and science and engineering. They work with large corporate business, industry groups, Government and individuals to provide a diverse list of services.
  • Location

    Queensland

  • Organisation type

    Industry consultant, Private research organisation

Cross industry
Organisation

Ag Institute Australia

The trading name of The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST), Ag Institute Australia is the peak industry body for agricultural and natural resource management professionals. Ag Institute Australia is committed to advancing the profession, and the application of science and technology, for the sustainable development of agriculture and natural resource management in Australia.
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Industry body

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds
Plant science
Research project

Increasing knowledge and profitability of cropping on Ironstone gravel soils

The term ironstone gravel is loosely defined, as it covers a broad range of gravel soils which are located predominantly …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    17 Jun 2019 -
    1 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Re-engineering soils to improve the access of crop root systems to water and nutrients stored in the subsoil.

Multiple interacting soil constraints are reducing Plant Available Water (PAW), grain production and long-term profitability of crops across most of …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2019 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

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

Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection
Research project

Trial to compare mechanical and chemical tactics for effective crop termination of herbicide tolerant cotton

Control of cotton re-growth (ratoons) is a critical part of an insect resistance management plan, however the presence of GM …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Annabelle Guest Agricultural Development (AGDel), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Wine
Crop protection
Research project

Enabling technologies & genetic resources

This project will provide the capability to enable gene function to be verified, which will facilitate the development of perfect …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food

Wine
Input management
Research project

Physiology of root:shoot interactions

Rootstock effects on grapevine scion vigour and fruit composition are driven by a variety of root-to-shoot signals, which vary further …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food

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