Multiple industries Beef cattle Game Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Research project Review and Update of the ERP & CRMP for the live export industry Australia’s livestock export industry must manage ongoing risks to people, animals, the environment and businesses across the supply chain. … Funded by LiveCorp Project date 30 Jun 2018 - 30 May 2020
Other rural industries Research project Development and ongoing Maintenance of an Australian Standard for aquatic plant names Aquatic plants including samphire are part of an important and rapidly emerging industry as edible aquatic plants, and this project … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 9 Apr 2018 - 30 Jan 2021
Fruits Crop protection Research project An Integrated Pest and Disease Management Extension Program for the Olive Industry This program delivered olive growers up-to-date, practical information for implementing integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies in their groves. … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Oct 2017 - 30 Oct 2020 Research organisation Western Sydney University (WSU)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Disseminating existing bycatch reduction and fuel efficiency technologies throughout Australia's prawn fisheries Prawn trawling is among the world's least selective fishing methods, the unintended consequence being large quantities of bycatch. It is … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Sep 2017 - 29 Nov 2018
Cotton Input management Research project Quantifying the nitrogen cycle: from farm gate to catchments, groundwater and atmosphere Nitrogen is fundamental to cotton growing and the industry needs to understand its full role, especially given that high N … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Wine Plant science Research project Influencing wine style and efficiency through management of oxygen during wine production Research conducted to date indicates that red and white fermentation systems respond distinctly differently to the addition of oxygen. Oxygen … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Formation and fate of sulfur compounds associated with negative attributes in wines The occurrence of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) is influenced by factors including yeast selection and fermentation conditions; the nature and … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Data and AI Research project UW00009 - SAGI3 Node Agreement Bioinformatics and Biometrics for the Australian Grains Industry Statistics for the Australian Grains Industry (SAGI) is GRDC's flagship investment in statistical inputs for grains research, development, and extension (… Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of Wollongong (UOW)
Aquaculture Multiple technology areas Aquaculture technology Fisheries technology Research project Understanding flesh colour variation in Atlantic salmon: Molecular mechanisms and genetic effect This project made critical findings on flesh colour variation in Atlantic Salmon in Tasmania. The investigation into the correlation of colour variation with high seawater temperature delivered new insights into thermal tolerance and genetics in Atlantic salmon, and their performance in a context of climate change and global warming. Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 May 2015 - 31 May 2019 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Cotton Research project Benchmarking water use efficiency and crop productivity in the Australian Cotton Industry IrriSAT is a weather-based irrigation water management and benchmarking tool that uses remote sensing to provide site specific crop water … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2014 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Development of innovative tools for the detection and control of CAE virus Caprine arthritisencephalitis (CAE) virus is an important cause of disease in goats and can have a profound impact on dairy … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Jun 2014 - 15 May 2019 Research organisation (DPIE) The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the DPI within the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Multiple industries Game Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Funding agreement - Improving health and welfare in the buffalo live export supply chain Co-funding Investment in research in ways to improve buffalo health and welfare, and establish best practice, within the supply … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 18 Jun 2023 - 12 Oct 2026 Research organisation CRC for Developing Northern Australia Ltd
Fruits Plant science Research project A gene technology platform for disease resistance in horticultural tree crops (huanglongbing and Xylella) This investment is introducing a new gene technology platform for disease resistance to Australia. The technology is best described as … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2027 Research organisation Silvec Biologics
Sugar Multiple technology areas Animal technology E-commerce & market platforms Novel ingredients Research project Demonstration of safety, palatability, and efficacy of novel, sugarcane-derived feed ingredients in ruminants Bagasse is the pulpy fibrous material that remains after sugarcane is crushed to extract its juice. The SRA has invested in new technologies to transform it into a nutritious animal feed ingredient, and this project will trial bagasse-derived fibre as a sheep feed and model potential production and markets. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 28 Oct 2021 - 30 Aug 2022 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Beef cattle Multiple technology areas Animal technology Automation Robotics Research project Regulatory requirements and risk assessment framework for use of automated vehicles in feedlots The use of autonomous or driverless vehicles in feedlots is a new and emerging field. This project will engage the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) to develop an appropriate risk assessment framework for the incorporation of these technologies into the operation of feedlots. Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Oct 2021 - 15 Apr 2023 Research organisation ARRB Group Ltd
Sugar Crop protection Research project Pre-commercial development, testing and validation of RSD LAMP assay for sugar mill roll-out Ratoon stunting disease (RSD) is a major disease limiting sugarcane profitability in Australia, yet the true extent has not been … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 16 Aug 2021 - 20 Oct 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cross industry Research project Development of strategic RD&E Plan for the Australian Moringa and Native Bee industry’s This project will deliver two Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Strategic Plans, developed in close consultation with and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 10 Jun 2021 - 1 Oct 2021 Research organisation Susentom
Nuts Plant science Research project Undertaking a feasibility study and developing a RD&E Plan for Pine Nut Industry in Australia This project will undertake a feasibility study for establishing a pine nut industry in Australia. The study will scope … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 Research organisation Australian Taste Pine Nuts Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Plant science Research project Novel technologies to assist rapid and sensitive detection of brown marmorated stink bug Interceptions of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) at Australian ports have been increasing in number for several years. An … Funded by Hort Innovation Research organisation CESAR Pty. Ltd
Fruits Research project Extension of technologies and best management practices to the Australian table grape industry. This investment delivers extension and industry development activities to Australian table grape growers - keeping them informed of current R&… Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2024