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Cross industry
Research project

‘Enabling the Next Gen’

The project is focused on the adoption of technology by the next generation of producers, and to increase their knowledge, …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    13 Dec 2021 -
    19 Jan 2023

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Agricultural Shows NEXT GENERATION GROUP INC

Story

Making hay while the FieldExplorer shines: New cutting edge technology to grow the oaten hay sector

A new application of imaging technology is set to revolutionise the way the oaten hay industry determines yield potential and quality in-crop, producing a wave of potential opportunities and benefits up and down the value chain.

  • Led by

    Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) and South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

  • In collaboration with

    Australian Plant Phenomics Facility and AgriFutures Australia

  • Published

    Tuesday, 23 February 2021

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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Automation Machinery & hardware Robotics Traceability
Opportunity

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA): Development, evaluation and adoption of objective measurement solutions for live animals - Request for Tender

Opportunity for

  • Businesses and global solution providers to submit proposals to develop, evaluate and/or adopt emerging objective measurement technologies for live animal assessment (beef cattle, sheep/lamb, goats)
  • Led by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Opportunity type

    Research partner, Seeking solutions

  • Readiness
    Any (TRL 1-9)
    For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are at any stage of readiness.
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Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Research project

Wide Span Farming: Economic and Logistic Feasibility Study

PhD project undertaking an economics and logistics feasibility study of adoptiing wide span technology in annual horticulture.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    20 Dec 2019 -
    20 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

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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Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

Developing Appropriate Stunning Methods for Halal Slaughter of Water Buffalo

This project aims to develop recommendations and guidelines for the effective stunning in Halal and non Halal produced Buffalo to …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 May 2014 -
    29 Nov 2019

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Beef cattle
Research project

Graded levels of woodchip during wet feedlot conditions

This project researched the effects of woodchip bedding on feedlot cattle performance, animal health and welfare, dag score, pre-slaughter washing …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2018 -
    30 May 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

3D Printed meat – Phase 2 proof of concept

This project will develop products for ready meals in aged care facilities using a new technology for 3D printing biological …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    10 Apr 2018 -
    31 Aug 2018

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Traceability
Research project

Livestock Data Link module animations

This project will deliver two "How To Guide" animation style videos to underpin the communication of Livestock Data …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Mar 2020 -
    30 Nov 2020

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Wool
Organisation

Smart Paddock

Smart Paddock’s mission is to provide a livestock management platform for primary producers to dramatically increase their farms productivity …
  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

Poultry
Research project

Mass Disposal Preparedness Project

This project develops a structured emergency decision making process to guide the disposal of infected material in the event of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    11 Jun 2018 -
    29 Jan 2020

  • Research organisation

    Rosetta Management Consulting Pty Ltd

Story

MLA seeks global solution providers to enhance Australia’s red meat supply chain

Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking expressions of interest from global collaborators with solutions to objectively measure value characteristics – from productivity, welfare and eating quality to marbling potential – in live animals. With the potential to transform decision-making for producers, feedlotters, and processors, it’s a research priority that’s turning a lot of heads.       

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Wednesday, 30 November 2022

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Story

Ceres Tag launches reusable smart ear tag for US market expansion

Queensland animal welfare and traceability platform Ceres Tag has turned a smart cattle tag into a burgeoning enterprise that numbers giraffes, bears, lions and even wild pigs as clients. Now in 25 countries, David and Melita Smith are delivering a reusable tag inspired by farmers, and seeking supply chain partners to continue their expansion into large overseas markets. 

  • Author

    Neil Varcoe

  • Published

    Monday, 17 October 2022

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Story

Tender called for livestock export app

LIVEXCollect is the system used by the livestock export industry to meet regulatory reporting requirements such as animal welfare, health treatments and environmental conditions during sea voyages. LiveCorp is seeking Australian-based solutions providers to help develop an app to improve the efficiency of data collection and allow near real-time monitoring and analysis on board livestock export ships.

  • Author

    Judy Kennedy

  • Published

    Wednesday, 07 September 2022

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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Proof of Concept Cold Smoked red meat

This project will develop proof of concept red meat products based on cold smoke technology, and develop quality systems and …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Jul 2019 -
    8 Jun 2020

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Research project

Best practice manual and training package for livestock exports by air

This project developed a comprehensive best practice manual and training package that addresses animal welfare management, current air freight best …
  • Funded by

    LiveCorp

  • Project date

    20 Apr 2021 -
    1 Jun 2022

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Sex determination of fruit fly pupa using near-infrared spectometry

This project aims to develop and semi-automate a non-invasive, rapid assessment technique for fast and consistent sorting of male and …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    14 Feb 2020 -
    14 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Eggs
Research project

Decontamination project for the Australian poultry industry

Decontamination forms an integral part of on-farm biosecurity and is necessary for improving animal health and on-farm food safety. The …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2019 -
    31 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Nuts
Research project

Macadamia industry innovation and adoption

This project is enhancing the adoption of innovation and technology, and facilitating capacity building in the Australian macadamia industry. It …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2021 -
    1 Mar 2026

Beef cattle
Automation
Research project

Prototype feed truck auto delivery refinements

Previous Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) research delivered a world first technology that is retrofittable to commercial grade feed trucks …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    14 Jan 2019 -
    30 Oct 2019

  • Research organisation

    Manabotix Pty Ltd

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