Save Story Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG. account today. Sign up Sign in Story Traceable and sustainable: The drivers behind Australia’s booming Kakadu plum market Can agrifood tech innovation help to harness the rising value of Australia’s wild harvest Kakadu plum – and secure its place in the cosmetics industry? Well, WA sunscreen brand, We Are Feel Good Inc. has done just that – and consumer demand is growing. Kakadu plum has earned its status as one of Australia’s key native species – offering huge market potential. Almost exclusively wild harvested, production of the in-demand superfood extends from Broome, right across the Top End of Australia and into Queensland. Led by AgriFutures Australia Author Donné Restom Published Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Aquaculture technology Research project Developing capability and capacity for seafood international trade in new and existing markets The project on Developing capability and capacity for seafood international trade in new and existing markets brings several benefits. Firstly, … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 9 Feb 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 Research organisation Seafood Industry Australia (SIA)
Wild catch fisheries Traceability Research project Phase 2: Traceability Systems for Wild Caught Lobster, via Sense-T and Pathways to Market Seafood is the most highly traded food commodity globally, and yet there is very little traceability in any seafood supply … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 May 2017 - 16 Jul 2019 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Save Story Story Connecting the dots: CSIRO deep tech support programs drive research to market CSIRO underpins all its activities under the mantra of, ‘we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology’. Two of its most transformational programs – ON Prime and ON Accelerate – embody this mantra by leading researchers out of the lab, and helping startups prepare to hit the market. Author Megan Woodward Published Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Research project Carbon pricing in global agricultural markets: Assessing impacts of carbon taxes on Australian agriculture To achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions aligned with Nationally Determined Contributions, a range of carbon pricing schemes are being considered, … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 25 Feb 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 Research organisation Australian Farm Institute (AFI)
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
Wild catch fisheries Research project TSRA: Assessing direct export feasibility, marketing and branding opportunities for Torres Strait Fisheries derived products A key barrier to development of fisheries in the Torres Strait Islands and region is the additional cost of reaching … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Oct 2016 - 30 Jul 2018 Research organisation Honey and Fox Pty Ltd
Wild catch fisheries Research project Future proofing the Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) Industry by developing new products for new markets Recent environmental changes have modified the summer distribution of southern bluefin tuna (SBT, Thunnus maccoyii) in South Australia. This has … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 27 May 2021 - 31 May 2022
Wild catch fisheries Research project A market research-driven and co-management approach to developing an industry strategy for the SA Charter Boat Fishery This project aims to take a market research-driven and co-management approach to developing an industry strategy for the South Australian (… Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 10 Jan 2019 - 29 Jun 2019
Wild catch fisheries Processing & packaging Research project Improving survival and quality of crabs and lobsters in transportation from first point of sale to market. Crabs and lobsters suffer quality deterioration during transportation, which then results in downgrading and consequent price reduction. It is known … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 10 Sep 2017 - 25 Sep 2019 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Multiple technology areas Input management Processing & packaging Research project Serviced supply chains: Monitoring and modelling to improve the quality of Australian fresh produce into Asian markets To build Australia’s reputation for providing a high value, premium product every stage of the chain needs to work … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Fruits Crop protection Research project Trapping efficacy in table grape vineyards for Area Wide Management of Queensland Fruit Fly that supports market access This investment will enable understanding of the efficacy of the different Queensland Fruit Fly (Qfly) trapping systems available - baiting, … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 28 Feb 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Wild catch fisheries Research project Fishing for change: A social marketing approach to reduce the recreational harvest of Snapper and Pearl Perch in Queensland. Snapper and pearl perch are depleted in Queensland and further reduction in fishing pressure is needed to rebuild stocks back … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2022
Aquaculture Harvest technology Research project Harvest and slaughter methods for farmed Barramundi to minimise fish stress and achieve premium market quality and improved fish welfare outcomes Current practices for slaughter of farmed Barramundi use ice slurry. The industry has undertaken preliminary research to understand impacts of … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 7 Jul 2019 - 27 Jun 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Indigenous business development opportunities and impediments in the fishing and seafood industry - 'Wave to plate' establishing a market for Tasmanian cultural fisheries Aboriginal wild catch is aspirational, seasonal and culture dependent. For these reasons, it does not compete well against large-scale, industrial … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 29 Dec 2016 - 29 Nov 2018 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Cross industry Research project Evaluation of cooperative models under a carbon market as a method of increased engagement and uptake by producers, including exploring new or augmented approaches. Current research has focused on carbon practices at a national and regional level, but not at a local level to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 May 2021 - 30 Aug 2022 Research organisation Southern Queensland Natural Resources Management trading as Southern Queensland Landscapes
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Development of “Is it fit to process?” guides for Tier 1 export abattoirs and small to medium enterprises processing for the domestic market This project will develop “Is it fit to process?” guides for small to medium enterprises (SME) processing for the domestic … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Mar 2018 - 1 Dec 2018
Wild catch fisheries Research project Trade Mission: Creating a niche market for the supply of NSW Wild Caught mixed finfish to China through the GFresh B to B E-commerce platform A major export challenge for NSW professional fishing companies has been the perceived need to have large volumes of a … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 9 Jul 2017 - 29 Jun 2018
Wine Traceability Research project Pinot Noir provenance: Australian benchmarking to support growing, making, perception of quality, and marketing to add value to the Pinot Noir supply chain This investment aims to generate clear descriptors of Australian Pinot Noir styles and regionality. Key points across the production chain (… Funded by Wine Australia Project date 13 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Cotton Input management Research project Development of calibration Algorithms, Market validation and promotion of Handheld NIR instruments for efficient in-crop cotton nutrient management - NutriLOGIC validation and sample collection for NIR calibration The outcome of this investment is to improve grower and advisor confidence in nutrient management decisions by employing easy to … Funded by Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) Project date 2 Jan 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)