Aquaculture Research project Assessing the nutritional value of Australian Barramundi This project will assess the variability in nutrient composition, specifically omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) and minerals, in … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 15 Feb 2018 - 21 Feb 2019 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Eggs Input management Research project Nutritional management of free range laying hens Free range laying hens can be provided with the opportunity to access various structural areas including open floor space, feed … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Cotton Research project CottonInfo technical lead – Nutrition (includes myBMP module lead) The CottonInfo nutrition technical lead is part of the industry's joint extension program, CottonInfo. The technical leads each play a critical role in connecting growers with research within their specific technical area - in this case, cotton nutrition research. Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Aquaculture Input management Research project Elucidating the nutritional requirements of farmed hybrid abalone This project is investigating the ideal level of protein in feed for hybrid abalone. It aims to produce recommendations for … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Oct 2017 - 14 Oct 2020 Research organisation Deakin University
Alternative protein Research project Nutritional & Environmental Comparison of Chicken Meat and Alternative Proteins In Australia, surveys show a substantial increase in the number of consumers identifying as vegetarian and vegan in the past … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 Jan 2020 - 16 Dec 2021 Research organisation Integrity Ag
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Post-doctoral Fellowship - Interfacing crop improvement and agronomy/ nutrition programs This investment will explore the interactions between stratified or banded nutrients and root morphology, with a specific focus on deep … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 May 2018 - 1 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Improved tree and fruit nutrition for the Australian apple industry Research into optimising nitrogen-use efficiency has the potential to boost productivity in apple growing. This project is developing a multi-season … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 27 Nov 2015 - 29 Oct 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Fruits Input management Research project Soil health and plant nutrition in Australian Apple and Pear orchards The outcome of this project is to achieve more efficient use of resources (nutrients, water and soil) through improved orchard … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Poultry Animal technology Research project Assessment of sexing options to perform nutritional research in meat chickens This project assesses options for sexing in chickens in hatcheries following changes in genetics that have resulted in the slow … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 Jun 2019 - 18 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Eggs Research project Nutritional strategies for managing pullets and improving late lay egg quality This research will identify the nutritional feeding regimen that will achieve lighter weight hens of higher feed efficiency, persistency of … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Forestry Plant science Research project Optimising nutrition management of hardwood plantations for sustainable productivity and profitability This project will develop knowledge and tools that will enable the identification of the most responsive multi-rotation hardwood plantation sites … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 7 Dec 2018 - 1 Dec 2022
Research project Setting honey bee nutrition minimum requirements and toxicity for Australian bee stock Current knowledge of honey bee nutrition is based on research done 60 years ago, in Europe. However, beekeeping practices have changed … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Jun 2025 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Vegetables Consumer health Research project A review on the scientific literature on the health and nutrition of sweetpotato This literature review is to help identify gaps in industry knowledge about the health benefits of sweetpotato and provide health … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Jul 2021 - 15 Jun 2022
Vegetables Consumer health Research project Onion nutrition education program for health professionals and the food service industry This project aims to educate health care professionals as well as the food service industry about the health benefits of … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Jul 2021 - 30 May 2024
Save Opportunity Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG. account today. Sign up Sign in Multiple industries Alternative protein Packaged food Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Food processing technology Novel ingredients Processing & packaging Opportunity Buggy Blend – nutritionally optimised, alternative protein pet food range (insect-based) Opportunity for Australian and international companies interested in commercialising novel products in the pet food industry Existing pet food manufacturing businesses interested in diversified opportunities Insect farming businesses interested in enhanced production outcomes and/or partnering into value-added productisation opportunities Investors interested in sustainable alternative protein products ^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors. Led by AgriFutures Australia Opportunity type Seeking interest, Seeking investment, Joint venture, Seeking partners Readiness Late (TRL 8-9) Commercial optimisation of the product/service, testing and commercial distribution.
Dairy Research project DairyFeedbase 2023-28 The objective of this project is to improve the profitability and resilience of Australian dairy farms through more efficient production … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2028
Eggs Consumer health Research project Eggs: protein that’s good for the planet and your body This project seeks to identify the benefits of egg consumption as a protein source for human nutrition and as an … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation Deakin University
Aquaculture Novel ingredients Research project Analysis and benchmarking Australian seaweed for use in health products Australian marine plants, comprising seaweed and algae, are incredibly diverse and contain bio actives with proven benefits for nutritional health. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jun 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 Research organisation Sampano Pty Ltd
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
Cereal grains Novel ingredients Research project Synchrotron Postdoctoral Fellow no. 4: Plants - Novel foliar fertilisers and nutrition trait diversity of grains As global attention shifts towards nutritional food security, the density of key micronutrients (zinc, iron, selenium, iodine and Vitamin A) … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 15 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Murdoch University