Sugar Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Imagery Input management Robotics Research project Reducing herbicide usage on sugarcane farms in reef catchment areas with precise robotic weed control This project will extend the AutoWeed smart spot spraying technology to sugarcane, targeting grass and broadleaf weed species. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Program 1: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of chickpea - Ascochyta blight pathogen biology, population dynamics and epidemiology. Ascochyta Blight (AB, Phoma rabiei) is a major fungal disease capable of causing significant loss and management costs to chickpea … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Griffith University
Animal technology Research project Diagnostic imaging to reduce Thoroughbred racing fatality This study aims to investigate the imaging appearance of subclinical and/or clinical disease in the fetlocks of southeast Queensland … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 1 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cross industry Research project US00087 - A platform to interpret soil attributes to support profitable farming systems Profitable farming systems depend on high quality data, including soil data, to manage annual agronomic decisions affecting crop performance. Good … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Revisiting biological parameters and information used in the assessment of Commonwealth fisheries: a reality check and work plan for future proofing Much effort has been placed over the last couple of decades on the development of harvest strategies, stock assessments, risk … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 16 Feb 2020 - 16 Aug 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Real time monitoring of water quality and mechanisation of pond management to boost productivity and increase profit Aquaculture is conducted largely on experience often driven by “gut-feel” in response to biological demands and environmental constraints of production … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Save Opportunity Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG. account today. Sign up Sign in Multiple industries Alternative protein Cross industry Essential oils Fruits Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Packaged food Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wine Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Automation Consumer health Crop protection Data and AI Food processing technology Harvest technology Imagery Indoor agriculture Input management IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware Novel ingredients Plant science Processing & packaging Renewable energy Robotics Traceability Opportunity Cicada Innovation: Grains Fast Start - accelerator program Opportunity for Startups with deep tech innovation solutions looking for opportunities to introduce their technology to the grains industry. Led by Cicada Innovations Opportunity type Acceleration Express interest by Wednesday, 8 May 2024 12:00 Australia/Sydney Readiness Mid to Late (TRL 5-9) For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are in the mid to late stages of readiness.
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Synthesis of data to optimise yield potential of barley in Australian farming systems This investment aims to review existing research data gathered for barley production to develop strategies for improving productivity and identifying … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 3 Jan 2023 - 28 Jun 2024 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Other rural industries Research project Increasing producer use of the TAFCO online automatic weather stations Our project opens the door for producers to uptake new technology and increase knowledge, in turn producers will be able … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 May 2022 - 14 May 2023 Research organisation Tobacco & Associated Farmers Co-operative Limited
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Beverage Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries Wine Wool Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Animal technology Aquaculture technology Automation Consumer health Crop protection Data and AI E-commerce & market platforms Fisheries technology Food processing technology Harvest technology Imagery Indoor agriculture Input management IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware Novel ingredients Plant science Processing & packaging Renewable energy Robotics Traceability Opportunity Tenacious Ventures: enabling innovative agriculture for global impact - Fund II Opportunity for Sophisticated and wholesale investors who are passionate about the future of food and agriculture, and believe in the need for new approaches to innovation Innovators and early-stage startups building solutions at the intersection of digitally-native agriculture and climate solutions. ^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors. Led by Tenacious Ventures Opportunity type Seeking interest, Seeking investment, Seeking solutions, Seeking partners
Cotton Input management Research project Economic Assessment of Australian Cotton Systems - What are the key drivers of profitability? Rising costs of production, increased climate variability impacting yield and quality, regulatory constraints and increased value of land all, contribute … Funded by Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) Project date 15 Mar 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 Research organisation AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
Research project Model impacts of extreme disruptions on production and profitability of small and emerging industries There have been increasing national and global incidences such as pandemic, bushfires, and trade war, causing extreme disruptions to businesses … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Fruits Natural capital assets Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Food processing technology Opportunity Australian Vanilla Plantations: Geodesic dome greenhouse technology investment opportunity Opportunity for Manufacturer’s and agricultural investors interested in scaling production of proprietary geodesic dome greenhouse (GDG) technology in Australia Investors interested in scaling production of Vanilla in Australia ^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors. Led by Australian Vanilla Plantations Opportunity type Seeking investment Readiness Late (TRL 8-9) Commercial optimisation of the product/service, testing and commercial distribution.
Eggs Research project Optimising performance. health, flock consistency and egg quality characteristics through management The Sustainability Framework Report 2019 raised opportunities to optimise performance, health, flock consistency and egg quality. Hen-house egg production can differ … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Beef cattle Cereal grains Dairy Eggs Fruits Pork Poultry Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Opportunity RBT: Eco-Friendly Bio-Security Solution - Seeking Partners Opportunity for Australian funding, manufacturing, and research/trail partners to support and establish a pathway into the Australian market. Led by Residual Barrier Technology Opportunity type Seeking interest, Seeking investment, Licensing, Joint venture, Research partner, Field trial, Seeking partners Readiness Mid to Late (TRL 5-9) For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are in the mid to late stages of readiness.
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Aquaculture Dairy Eggs Fruits Vegetables Multiple technology areas Automation Data and AI E-commerce & market platforms Traceability Opportunity Optomni: OmniOrder® seeking partners for commercial beta field trials and collaboration Opportunity for Fresh produce and perishable food primary producers and wholesalers with between $10-50 million turnover to participate in a commercial beta field trial Industry groups, solution providers and potential research partners who are conducting work around market insights, traceability, and demand side modelling to collaborate. Led by Optomni Opportunity type Field trial, Seeking partners Readiness Mid to Late (TRL 5-9) For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are in the mid to late stages of readiness.
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Cereal grains Nuts Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Consumer health Data and AI Food processing technology Opportunity SureNut: Integrate NIR quality assurance technology into the nut and grains industry and improve food health and safety globally - commercial opportunity Opportunity for Surenut are seeking engagement from manufacturers to integrate our IP into commercially produced electronic sorters and contribute to the optimisation of quality assurance processes in the nuts and grains industry. Led by Surenut Pty Ltd Opportunity type Seeking investment, Seeking partners Readiness Late (TRL 8-9) Commercial optimisation of the product/service, testing and commercial distribution.
Eggs Research project Optimising performance, Health, flock consistency and egg quality characteristics through management The Sustainability Framework Report 2019 raised opportunities to optimise performance, health, flock consistency and egg quality. Hen-house egg production can differ … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 22 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2023 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Harvest technology Machinery & hardware Opportunity LINTTAS Electric Company - Development of a high performance fully electric combine harvester Opportunity for Agricultural machinery manufacturers interested in partnering to co-develop and commercialise an electric grains harvester. University with computer modelling capability to support R&D for development of a prototype. Led by LINTTAS Electric Company Pty Ltd Opportunity type Seeking interest, Research partner 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).
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Pasture, fodder & feed Vegetables Wine Multiple technology areas Automation Data and AI Imagery IoT & smart-farming Opportunity AgResearch: Map & Zap® - AI driven early growth stage weed identification and laser-zapping solution Opportunity for Industry partners and investors, venture capital firms, for a co-investment opportunity with AgResearch. ^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors. Led by AgResearch Opportunity type Seeking interest, Seeking investment, Seeking partners Readiness Early to Mid (TRL 1-7) For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are in the early to mid stages of readiness.