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Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

PhD: Biology of Amarathus retroflexus and Amaranthus viridis

This PhD project studies the phenology (cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena) of two weedy Amaranthus species (A. retroflexus and A. …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2017 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Automation Food processing technology Machinery & hardware
Research project

Prototype development of machine to remove fat from beef striploins leaving a uniform thickness behind - Stage 2

This project is a continuation of AMPC project 2016-1032 on evaluation of beef striploin fat trimming, leaving a uniform layer …
  • Funded by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2016 -
    1 Feb 2019

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Honey bees Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables
Organisation

Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy (QUT)

The Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy brings together QUT’s brightest minds in agriculture and bioeconomy research to help …
  • Location

    Global

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation, Research service providers

Cotton
Research project

Cotton Landcare Tech Innovations: Florabank workshops

This project delivers plant propagation and growth workshops in partnership with CottonInfo, the Wee Waa Local Aboriginal Lands Council, Country Road & Landcare Australia.
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 May 2021 -
    31 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Ecosystem services

Certain plant species grown in and around vineyards can provide tangible benefits, such as supporting predators of common vineyard pests. This project aims to expand knowledge of the benefits of ground cover species and different types of adjacent vegetation.
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Input management Robotics
Research project

Advancing apple orchard systems

This project will develop “smarter” apple orchards to improve apple quality and maximise apple yield whilst increasing labour efficiency. The …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    26 Jun 2020 -
    31 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

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

Poultry
Animal technology
Research project

Peri-hatching strategies to endure enteric pathogens in broilers

This investment will explore in ovo interventions and early post hatch feeding strategies to increase post hatching performance and robustness …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Aug 2019 -
    30 Oct 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Other rural industries
Automation
Research project

Ginger Ninja: Automating disease detection in seed ginger stock

Pests and diseases pose a significant production concern to most ginger growers and are a constant threat to yields. Fusarium, …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    16 Apr 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

Improving water use efficiency in a changing climate

Research indicates that while higher CO2 improves some aspects of cotton growth, there could be negative impacts, such as rank …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Western Sydney University (WSU)

Wool
Research project

Farming for the Future

Producers already know that good management of their farm’s natural resources - such as soil, water, plants and animals …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    17 Oct 2023 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    Macdoch Foundation Limited

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

CSIRO - UNDERSTANDING CONSTRAINTS TO CROP PROFITS ON HIGHLY CALCAREOUS SOIL

Very highly calcareous soils contain 30-90% free lime and pH is above 8.0 which has major implications for crop nutrition, root …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Sep 2020 -
    1 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

Dried grape scion and rootstock evaluation program

This investment is facilitating the continued maintenance of existing dried grape scion and rootstock trials from the previous levy funded …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    16 Jun 2020 -
    27 Feb 2024

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

Resistant grass varieties and endophytes

Pasture dieback has emerged across Queensland causing significant impacts to pasture, affecting beef production systems. This project aims to identify …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Feb 2020 -
    30 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Biological based products for improved cotton production

Better controls are needed to limit cotton losses from Verticillium and Fusarium wilt diseases. This project aims to: find and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    1 Mar 2022

  • Research organisations

    Bioplatforms Australia, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Western Sydney University (WSU)

Dairy
Research project

DairyFeedbase - Feeding Cool Cows

The Cool Cows project aims to assess the cost of hot weather in terms of individual cow milk production and …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisations

    Agriculture Victoria, Dairy Australia

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

More Profit from Nitrogen - Optimising nitrogen and water interactions in cotton

Organic matter in soil can supply more than 50% of the nitrogen (N) in cotton crops. This pool of N supply …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    31 Aug 2018

  • Research organisations

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

Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Extension of the Predicta Pt Potato Diagnostic Service

This project expanded the PREDICTA® PT testing system to help minimise the impact of soil and seed borne diseases on …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    8 May 2016 -
    23 Oct 2020

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Fruits
Processing & packaging
Research project

Processing jackfruit into ready-to-eat products and ingredients

The Australian jackfruit industry has been largely stagnate for the last decade. There are two key impediments to growth: (1) the …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    22 Jun 2020 -
    26 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

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