Cereal grains Plant science Research project Transition Investment to secure critical outputs from current UQ00070 and previous Sorghum core pre-breeding investments This investment supports the transition of sorghum pre-breeding to the same trait-based model used for all other mandated crops. The … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 6 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Australian Society for Fish Biology: Scientific networking, early career development, international engagement and 50th celebrations The Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) was founded in 1971 and is a professional, independent, non-profit, and non-aligned organisation. The … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 13 Jul 2020 - 28 Dec 2023
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing Pink Rot in potatoes – a pilot study This project is investigating how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Cross industry Crop protection Research project A model for business continuity to manage the social and economic impacts of pest incursions (PBRI) This project supports the development of a model for business continuity to manage the social and economic impacts of pest … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 11 May 2020 - 15 Dec 2021
Wild catch fisheries Research project Investigate changes in acceptance of wild caught Barramundi in the foodservice and hospitality market sectors The recent market failure of wild-caught Barramundi has seen the price to fishers fall to an all-time low. Anecdotal information … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 10 May 2020 - 1 Aug 2021 Research organisation Honey and Fox Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Oilseeds Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Insecticide resistance in the green peach aphid: national surveillance, preparedness and implications for virus management Insecticide resistance in the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae, GPA) continues to threaten canola and pulse production. There are diminishing … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation CESAR Pty. Ltd
Wild catch fisheries Research project The End of an Era: Acknowledging the socio-cultural history and contribution of Australian small-scale fisheries Australia’s oldest small-scale commercial fisheries which have operated since the 1800s. The Australian commercial fishing industry was built on … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2020
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Plant science Research project Development and implementation of protocols to enable importation of improved honey bee genetics to Australia This investment is laying the groundwork to allow the first importation of desirable honey bee germplasm into Australia, with a … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 14 Jun 2019 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Fruits Food processing technology Research project Implementing best practice of avocado fruit management and handling practices from farm to ripening DC This project will help the avocado industry achieve further improvements in fruit quality, by facilitating the adoption of better practices – … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 7 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Wild catch fisheries Research project A preliminary assessment of the prevalence of marine micro plastics in Australian fish, crustaceans and molluscs Recently, concerns have been raised about how anthropogenic debris ingested by animals may impact human health. In Australia we know … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 3 Feb 2019 - 27 Aug 2020 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Wild catch fisheries Research project World Fisheries Congress 2020 - Sharing our Oceans and Rivers: a 2020 vision for the world’s fisheries This project supports the planning and delivery of the World Fisheries Congress 2020 - Sharing our Oceans and Rivers: a 2020 vision … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Nov 2018 - 29 Apr 2021 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project FRDC communication of evidence-based information on the healthfulness and sustainability of seafood to Health Professionals This project builds on previous nutrition research by engaging health professionals in the development of evidence-based and practical communication material … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 8 Jul 2018 - 20 Dec 2018
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)
Sugar Food processing technology Research project Pan design and operational changes to suit Australian pan stages operating on low pressure vapour For the Australian sugar industry to substantially increase revenue from bagasse through cogeneration, biofuels or animal feeds, the pan stages … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 1 May 2023 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Pulse grains Plant science Research project Post-Doctoral Fellowship - More profit from lentils through enhanced tolerance of waterlogging and improved canopy management This investment will utilise pulse agronomy and physiology techniques to improved tolerance to waterlogging and improve canopy management to avoid … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 25 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project To develop a national marine safety extension resource toolkit and to trial with all fisheries jurisdictions Significant resources have been invested in workplace health and safety in the commercial fishing industry. However, the majority have targeted … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Jun 2018 - 30 May 2021
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Input management Research project Fertiliser form and soil interactions when applied in high concentration bands – Post-Doctoral Fellow aligned UQ00063 Although crop rotations with grain legumes and ley pastures play an important role in maintaining and improving soil fertility, fertilisers … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 5 Jun 2017 - 15 Apr 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project Increasing production on sandy soils in low and medium rainfall areas of the southern region A large gap exists between actual yield and water limited yield potential on sandy soils in the low rainfall cropping … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 30 May 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Validation trials for dwarfing genes, vigour x management interactions, and preliminary assessment of rate of grain-filling Grain yield is a genetically complex character making selection for combinations of favourable alleles for performance under water limitation difficult. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2015 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Genetic approaches to reduce the nitrogen dilution effect and increase nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE) in wheat The nitrogen dilution effect refers to the observation that high wheat yields are often associated with low grain protein content (… Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jun 2015 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation Murdoch University