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Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Professor of soil biology

The aim of this jointly funded Professor in Soil Systems Biology is to increase the R&D capacity and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2014 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New England (UNE)

Story

The rising potential of Australian perennial wheat

The push to develop perennial wheats suitable for Australian conditions is gathering momentum. Delivering improved sustainability, on-farm profitability, and nutritional outcomes – perennial wheats have everyone from mixed farmers to artisan brewers and bakers excited. 

  • Led by

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

  • In collaboration with

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Published

    Monday, 20 December 2021

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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management
Research project

EDGEnetwork Delivery

This project will assist in the delivery of EDGEnetwork® workshops that provide tailored, comprehensive, practical learning opportunities in business management, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment (DAWE)

Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

A national approach to improving the capacity of the goat milk industry

Development of an industry resource for the commercial goat milk production sector, addressing topics of purchasing and building the herd (…
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2017 -
    30 Aug 2018

  • Research organisation

    The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries

Fruits
Consumer health
Research project

Educating health professionals about avocados

The objective of this project is to deliver evidence-based information about Australian avocados to dietitians, nutritionists, General Practioners, students of …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    1 Feb 2024

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Feedbase Support

This short term project is to assist in implementing the Feedbase Program business plan. The Feedbase Program targets sustainable livestock production and nutrition, through the development of resilient plants, improved management practices, use of forages, and reduced impact from pests and weeds.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Pasturewise Pty Ltd

Beef cattle
Research project

PDS: Better Bega Beef

This Producer Demonstration Site will carry out three “Paired Paddock Programs” (each with two sites) to demonstrate the impact of …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2018 -
    30 Dec 2022

Sheep & lamb
Research project

PDS: Using eID to improve ewe performance

This Producer Demonstration Site will demonstrate how electronic identification technology can be used to augment monitoring of ewes, which can …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2018 -
    28 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Melbourne

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Completion of Customer personas – Wellness

The overall objective of this project is to understand if mapping carcases for wellness/mood traits is a potential future …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Dec 2019 -
    1 May 2021

Sheep & lamb
Research project

Reducing foetal and lamb losses in young

This project will determine the extent and timing of reproductive wastage during ewe pregnancy and between birth and marking and …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    31 Jul 2022

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management
Research project

National Hay Agronomy project

This investment provides agronomic and pathology information for export fodder producers. The project will target hay variety responses to nutrition …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    29 Jun 2018 -
    8 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007

Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Research project

Lifetime Ewe Management 7

This investment supports the Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) training program, which is a nationally accredited course involving groups of five …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2017 -
    30 Jan 2020

  • Research organisation

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Northern Australia Agronomy

Northern Australia Crop Research Alliance (NACRA) is a private research organisation consisting of three companies namely, Ord River District Co-operative (…
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Apr 2024

Oilseeds
Plant science
Research project

Improving production of grower retained open pollinated canola seed using agronomic management to increase establishment in the MRZ and LRZ of the GRDC northern region.

The investment will characterise and evaluate agronomic management strategies that improve canola seed germination and vigour in addition to grower …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2019 -
    30 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

Story

Aquatic AI’s $2M capital raise to scale high-tech marron system

Automation and enhanced nutritional strategies are the secret to Aquatic AI’s superior marron production system, brought to life with support from AgriFutures Australia and the University of Western Australia. Aquatic AI is now seeking to raise $2 million to refine its modular design, further develop engineering and capture high value export markets.^

  • Led by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Author

    Judy Kennedy

  • Published

    Wednesday, 02 March 2022

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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Building faster and improved genetic evaluation tools and systems

This project will further amplify the cumulative and permanent genetic gains in the Australian red meat industry, investing in genetic evaluation of new traits such as methane output and novel measures of animal welfare and resilience, along with more specific measures of consumer acceptance and nutritional value traits.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Nov 2021 -
    1 Mar 2027

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

CSIRO - UNDERSTANDING CONSTRAINTS TO CROP PROFITS ON HIGHLY CALCAREOUS SOIL

Very highly calcareous soils contain 30-90% free lime and pH is above 8.0 which has major implications for crop nutrition, root …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Sep 2020 -
    1 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Poultry
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management
Research project

Critical amino acids to improve gut health of chickens fed reduced protein diets

Maintaining intestinal health and growth remains a concern as demand increases to limit the use of antibiotics in chicken meat …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Jul 2016 -
    30 May 2019

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regions

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