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Fruits Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Behavioural and biological management of endemic and exotic leafminers in protected cropping systems

This investment is exploring behavioural and biological methods of managing and detecting endemic and exotic leafminers in protected cropping systems. …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    28 Dec 2022 -
    28 Dec 2027

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie University

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

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Regional soil testing guidelines for the northern grains region

The national database "Making Better Fertiliser Decisions for Crops" has identified large gaps in knowledge regarding soil nutrient-yield …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2012 -
    30 Jul 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

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CRDC seeks partners to commercialise novel bio-pesticide with global potential

Blue sky thinking by the Cotton Research and Development Corporation and the University of Western Sydney has uncovered a promising new plant-based compound for combatting common insect pests in cotton, horticulture and broadacre crops. A rare opportunity now exists for a commercial partner to further develop the early-stage biological pesticide with global market potential. Expressions of Interest close Sunday, 31 July 2022. 

  • Led by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Tuesday, 14 June 2022

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Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
evokeAG. Alumni
Organisation

Food2Soil

Food2Soil pioneers a circular economy by transforming commercial food waste into biologically enriched fertiliser, benefiting home gardeners, farmers, and horticulturalists. By diverting organic waste from landfills, this innovation reintroduces vital nutrients and beneficial microbes to the soil, fortifying plant health, ecosystem support, and biodiversity.
  • Location

    New South Wales, Australia

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cross industry Dairy Forestry Packaged food Pasture, fodder & feed
Organisation

FPA Patent Attorneys

FPA patent attorney services and intellectual property (IP) identification and capture
  • Location

    Victoria

  • Organisation type

    Industry consultant

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cereal grains Nuts Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Vegetables
Organisation

Waite Research Institute (WRI) at The University of Adelaide (UA)

The Waite Research Institute (WRI) was established in 2009 to facilitate further development of the world-class capability and technologies at the …
  • Location

    South Australia

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

Sugar
Crop protection
Research project

Soldier fly diagnostics, distribution, and development of an artificial diet

Soldier fly, a root-feeding pest of sugarcane, is comprised of a complex of multiple Inopus species causing productivity losses in …
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2023 -
    1 May 2025

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia Limited (SRA)

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Advancing techniques for diagnosis of yellow canopy syndrome

This project will engage a PhD student to investigate potential causal agents of yellow canopy syndrome of sugarcane and examine foliar changes during YCS symptom expression.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    30 Dec 2019 -
    13 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Nuts
Research project

Chestnut industry communications program

Strong communication and technical support is vital for chestnut growers and other industry participants to be able to make informed …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Oct 2019 -
    31 Aug 2022

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Data and AI Imagery Plant science
Research project

Validating high throughput phenomics technologies for sugarcane clonal selection

This project aims to improve accuracy of early-stage clonal selection by validating high throughput phenomics technologies and developing an optimal selection index.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Sep 2022

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Aquaculture technology
Research project

NCCP: Risks, costs, and water industry response

This project focuses on the potential impacts of the release of Cyprinid Herpes Virus (CyHV3) as a control measure for …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    11 Nov 2018 -
    13 Dec 2019

  • Research organisation

    Water Research Australia Ltd

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National tree genomics program for horticulture

This program is about harnessing cutting-edge genetic technologies for the benefit of Australian horticultural tree crop industries. New tools are …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2018 -
    1 Dec 2023

  • Research organisations

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), The University of Queensland (UQ)

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