Save Research project Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG account today. Sign up Sign in Wool Data and AI Research project Measurement of Follicle density and diameter Current measures of wool follicle density are expensive and time consuming as they require a biopsy sample of the animal’… Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Save Research project Wool Research project Biological Fleece Weakening Previous attempts to develop biological defleecing of sheep by chemically inducing separation of the wool fibres from the skin, while … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 14 Oct 2019 - 15 Jun 2020 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Save Research project Cross industry Data and AI Research project Maternal Mothering Up This investment aims to use proximity data from on-animal sensors (AWI SMART Tags) to generate an algorithm for maternal ewe/… Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Oct 2019 - 21 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Save Research project Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Phase 2 - Shorter shearing intervals Market indicators are showing shorter combing wools are achieving comparable prices to longer combing wools and some Australian producers are … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 17 Jun 2019 - 30 Jul 2021 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Save Research project Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Better use of pregnancy scanning technology This project aims to improve adoption of pregnancy scanning of ewes by 25% over 10 years with 25% more flocks managed according to … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 14 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 Research organisation Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
Save Research project Wool Research project Genetically suppressing pigmented fibres Breeders of wool sheep select against the presence of pigmented fibres. However, the complex nature and incomplete action of the … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 29 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Save Research project Cross industry Data and AI Research project Sensors for reduce reproductive wastage This investment will utilise on-animal sensors, such as AWI Smart Tags, to monitor and evaluate reproductive events and performance. A … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Save Research project Cross industry Data and AI Research project Autonomous Remote Predation Detection There is enormous potential for on-animal sensing systems to increase the profitability of sheep production systems across Australia. This investment … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Feb 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)
Save Research project Wool Research project Epigenetic and behaviour analysis Epigenetic regulation of gene expression may have a siginifcant impact on numerous traits inlcuding wool production. This investment examines the … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 3 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Save Research project Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Plant science Research project CRSPI 2018-2020 The Climate Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CRSPI) is a partnership between Australian research organisations to invest in climate research, … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisations AgriFutures Australia, Australian Pork (APL)
Save Research project Wool Input management Research project Wild Dog Community Engagement Greater understanding of the capacity and motivations of rural communities to engage in vertebrate pest management is fundamental to delivering … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 23 Nov 2018 - 30 Aug 2020 Research organisation Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Save Research project Wool Consumer health Research project Impact of Sleepwear Fibre Type on Menopausal sleep This investment evaluates the comparative benefits of sleepwear fabrics on sleep outcomes and menopausal symptoms in post-menopausal women. The project … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 15 Nov 2018 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Save Research project Cross industry Input management Research project FeralScan This project will support the integration of PestSmart and the proven community-centred FeralScan pest surveillance, detection, mapping, and response technologies (… Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 5 Nov 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Save Research project Cross industry Research project Strategic Optimisation of Rabbit Biocontrol The project aims to strengthen the pipeline of new rabbit biocontrol from within Australia and internationally. It will determine the … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 5 Nov 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Save Research project Cross industry Input management Research project National Wild Dog Management Coordinator Coordination of Wild Dog Management at a national level will continue to build on the platform for strategic management developed … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 30 Oct 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Save Research project Wool Research project MLPAO Evaluability of Anti Mullerian hormone This project aims to increase ewe weaning rates and lifetime productivity by providing sheep producers with a more accurate method … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 10 Sep 2018 - 1 Dec 2025 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Save Research project Wool Research project Nanotechnology for flystrike and lice control New chemical formulations for flystrike control are required to support the phaseout of mulesing and because of the development of … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 3 Sep 2018 - 1 Jan 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Save Research project Cross industry Research project Validation & optimisation of the AWI Smart tag This project proposes to validate the setting configurations for the AWI SMART Tag to predict sheep behaviour and location through … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Save Research project Wool Research project Development of footrot vaccine best practice This project, to investigate a new multivalent vaccine formulation, provided valuable insights into best management practice of footrot, helping woolgrowers … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 2 Jul 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Save Research project Wool Research project Benchmarking Australian Sheep Parasite Control The 2019 Australian Sheep Parasite Survey provided industry with information on woolgrower parasite management practices. Results will be used to inform … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)