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Cotton
Plant science
Research project

Supporting Southern Cotton Production Systems: Cotton Research Officer

The aim of this project is to collect detailed plant and crop data from research trials being conducted in southern …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection
Research project

Improving crop establishment, termination and weed control in dryland cotton farming systems

This project examines planting tactics that might improve the establishment of cotton seedlings in dryland cotton systems. It also develops …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Improved management of charcoal rot of strawberry

This project aims to help tackle charcoal rot, reducing its occurrence and related losses and costs for the Australian strawberry …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2017 -
    1 Oct 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Essential oils
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Optimisation of Lavender Oil

There is a current export demand of 50 tonne for quality Australian lavender oil. To meet demand and to provide consistent …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    24 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    La Trobe University

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Ready to use soil test to manage black root rot risks

Black root rot is an important disease in seedling cotton, especially in cooler regions. This project looks to validate a …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Microbiology Laboratories Australia

Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management
Research project

National Hay Agronomy project

This investment provides agronomic and pathology information for export fodder producers. The project will target hay variety responses to nutrition …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    29 Jun 2018 -
    8 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Management options and species evaluation to increase productivity in dieback affected pastures - PHASE II

Pasture dieback is a condition that causes the death of sown and native pastures by affecting plant health and function, reducing productivity. By continuing work to evaluate new practices for the control of pasture dieback, and feed options for livestock, this project will help ensure the productivity and profitability of red meat enterprises in affected regions of Queensland.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2021 -
    30 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)

Aquaculture
Novel ingredients
Research project

Analysis and benchmarking Australian seaweed for use in health products

Australian marine plants, comprising seaweed and algae, are incredibly diverse and contain bio actives with proven benefits for nutritional health. …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    29 Jun 2020 -
    26 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    Sampano Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Data and AI
Research project

SoilWaterNow: Soil water nowcasting for the grains industry

This project will deliver a scientific framework to nowcast plant available water (PAW) at any point in time, within and …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    28 Feb 2020 -
    31 Jan 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Traceability
Research project

Investigation into Lean Meat Yield (LMY)

Livestock Data Link (LDL) has implemented algorithms or equations for the prediction of Lean Meat Yield (LMY) from carcase traits …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    24 May 2019 -
    31 Jan 2020

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management
Research project

Undervine cover cropping for healthy and productive soils

This project will investigate the growth of cover crops below the vine which are both beneficial to the soil and …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Oct 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Cotton
Input management
Research project

PhD: Sustainable water extractions: Low flow refugia and critical flow thresholds

When inland rivers flow, biodiversity thrives. But when there is low or no flow, waterholes (refugia) become refuges for fish, …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2014 -
    30 Mar 2021

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New England (UNE)

Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Harvest technology Imagery Plant science
Research project

Dispelling value uncertainty for hay growers – application of high-throughput, low-cost phenomics to predict Oaten hay quality in-crop fields, while improving oat breeding selection efficiency.

Oaten hay quality is determined by the variety grown, management of the crop and environmental conditions, and then estimated once …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2024 -
    14 Jan 2027

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Other rural industries Vegetables
Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection Data and AI
Research project

Disease Detection in Ginger Rhizomes

Whilst the ginger industry generates $32 million gross volume for fresh ginger and $50 million in semi - processed ginger, disease is …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Aug 2022 -
    11 Apr 2024

  • Research organisation

    Zondii

Oilseeds
Plant science
Research project

Improving production of grower retained open pollinated canola seed using agronomic management to increase establishment in the MRZ and LRZ of the GRDC northern region.

The investment will characterise and evaluate agronomic management strategies that improve canola seed germination and vigour in addition to grower …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2019 -
    30 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Siriver – producing lucerne breeders seed

Siriver is the most popular and important variety of lucerne planted in Australia. The hybrid variety has been in existence …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    25 Jun 2017 -
    30 May 2020

  • Research organisation

    Lucerne Australia Inc.

Input management
Research project

Management of the AgChem Access Priorities Forum

This project provides vital coordination and facilitation of a collaborative approach to addressing the pest and disease management needs of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    17 Feb 2017 -
    30 Nov 2019

  • Research organisation

    Growcom

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