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Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Water treatment to control influent water biosecurity risk on Australian prawn farms. Effectiveness and impacts on production ponds.

In response to the occurrence of white spot disease (WSD), an exotic viral disease that has heavily impacted South-East Queensland …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    28 Jun 2018 -
    28 May 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Oilseeds
Crop protection
Research project

Survey Of The Summer/Autumn Brassica Refuges For Diamondback Moth In The western region To Predict Early Season Risk Of Infestation

This project aims to provide Western Australian canola growers and advisers with earlier warning about potential diamondback moth (DBM) outbreaks, …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 May 2019 -
    31 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

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

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Research project

CSP00208 - Optimising whole-farm water use efficiency and risk using whole farm bioeconomics - Postdoctoral Fellow aligned to Northern farming Systems projects

Australian farms are becoming larger, timeliness of operations and managing risk for the whole farm business is becoming increasingly complex. …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    1 Jul 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Accelerating Greenlip Abalone stock recovery in South Australia using release of hatchery-reared juveniles: Phase 1 - genetics risk assessment and preliminary cost-benefit analysis

There are areas of the Western Zone Abalone Fishery where Greenlip Abalone are depleting, with biomass levels well below carrying …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 May 2021 -
    29 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Beverage Cross industry Fruits Vegetables Wine
Organisation

Blue Circle

Blue Circle, an Israeli-based start-up, has opened its Australian office. The Australian team is led by Justine Cohen – Master of Agribusiness, 28 years of Australian wine industry experience – and Mark Cohen – Founder of Malesco Wine Broker. Justine leads product development and training implementation, while Mark focuses on product introduction and marketing.
  • Location

    Australia, New Zealand, USA, South America, Europe

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall areas with newly discovered legume pastures enabled by innovative management methods – southern region.

Growers have shifted their focus from livestock to crops over the last 30 years, however continuously cropped paddocks are not sustainable …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    10 May 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Forestry Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Organisation

PTM Solutions

PTM Solutions Australia is an international consultancy business specialising in developing pathways to market for new technologies and products generated …
  • Location

    Australia, New Zealand, North and South America, Asia, Europe

  • Organisation type

    Industry consultant, Private research organisation, Research service providers

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall areas with newly discovered legume pastures enabled by innovative management methods – western region (Dryland pasture legume systems).

Growers have shifted their focus from livestock to crops over the last 30 years, however continuously cropped paddocks are not sustainable …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    22 May 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Forestry Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Sugar
evokeAG. Alumni
Organisation

Agtuary

Agtuary is creating the Operating System for Sustainable Agriculture and Finance, directly connecting the farm with their advisors, supply chain and finance partners.
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

Story

Tackling a hot topic

Heat stress is a complex and on-going issue for the livestock export industry. Many factors influence risk, including that some animals – like humans – are affected by heat more or less than others in the same conditions.

 

LiveCorp has taken a novel, Open Innovation, approach to fast-track its latest search for solutions. 

  • Led by

    LiveCorp

  • Published

    Thursday, 30 April 2020

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Investment opportunity: On-farm trials platform giving agribusiness and growers more accurate insights

Laconik is seeking investors and partners to take their on-farm trials platform to the next level. Laconik helps companies bring new products to market quicker and with less risk by enabling growers and agribusinesses to test new products at a whole-of-paddock level. The platform captures data and assesses product performance in a way that cannot be done in small pilot trials. 

  • Published

    Monday, 30 January 2023

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Multiple industries
Forestry Natural capital assets
Input management
Research project

Unlocking Financial Innovation in Forest Products with Natural Capital

Natural capital is the soil, air, water biodiversity and land resources that underpin food and fibre production. The forest industry …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    15 Feb 2019 -
    1 Apr 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Story

Prawn fishery counts its natural capital

Natural capital accounting can help fisheries businesses assess the risks and opportunities associated with the ecosystem assets they rely on. 

 

A new study is looking at the prawn-producing habitat in the estuary – made up of saltmarsh, seagrasses and mangroves – with a view to understanding how this natural capital supports the fishery’s productivity and to value its contribution through the use of natural capital accounting.

  • Led by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Author

    Dyani Lewis

  • Published

    Wednesday, 03 February 2021

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