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Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Consumer health Processing & packaging
Research project

Nashi Consumer Research 2020

In 2020, this short investment provided the Australian nashi industry with crucial insights into consumer attitudes and behaviours towards nashi pears. …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 May 2020 -
    18 Sep 2020

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

eXtensionAUS Field Crop Diseases Learning Network

eXtensionAUS is based on the extension model developed in the United States and harnesses online innovation and delivers proven methodologies …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2015 -
    30 Oct 2018

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Story

Western Australian food waste startup seeks investment for $2m bridging round

Specialising in nutrient extraction technology to convert food waste into useable ingredients, has paid off for Whole Green Foods. The Western Australian startup is now raising a $2 million bridging round and seeking investment partners with interest in food tech, nutrition, waste reduction, including farmers with access to horticulture waste streams. Expressions of Interest close 31 August 2022.

  • Author

    Judy Kennedy

  • Published

    Tuesday, 09 August 2022

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Sheep & lamb
Research project

Fit to Join – Ewe Assessment Tools

To date most RDE&A has focused on improving ewe nutrition during pregnancy and management during lambing and weaning. …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2020 -
    1 Feb 2023

  • Research organisation

    Pinion Advisory Trust

Dairy
Research project

Dairy Beef Supply Chain

This project is investigating genetic and nutritional/management growth paths on the performance and eating quality of beef from dairy …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2019 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Scibus

Story

Water quality testing tech to deliver fast, cost-effective solution for pork industry

A new on-site rapid water testing device designed to facilitate real-time decision making for better health and nutrition outcomes across Australian pig farms is ready for commercialisation. The Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd, Hone and Ridley are seeking partners testing high volumes of water samples, to support the commercialisation of the product, now listed as an opportunity on growAG..

  • Led by

    Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd (APRIL)

  • Author

    Michelle Meehan

  • Published

    Tuesday, 05 July 2022

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Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Managing growth of ewe weaners

This Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) is designed to demonstrate improvements in sheep reproductive performance amongst the Merino flock. The primary …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2020 -
    30 Apr 2024

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Research project

DAQ00194 - Building research capacity in the northern grains region - Queensland

This project will recruit and develop research capacity within the state department (DAFQ) to increase the level of R&…
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2014 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Dairy
Input management
Research project

C4 Milk Project

This project aims to assist dairy farmers in Queensland and northern New South Wales to increase their margin over feed …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Other rural industries Packaged food
Organisation

BuggyBix

BuggyBix develops, manufactures and sells insect based pet food products within Australia. We are actively collaborating with Australian insect growers …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Reducing granulation in imperial mandarins

Imperial mandarins are prone to granulation, a physiological disorder which results in dry, tasteless fruit. Affected fruit cannot reliably be …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2020 -
    1 Aug 2023

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

Increased yield through improved management of soil constraints in cotton farming systems

Each year, soil compaction costs the Australian cotton industry $30 million. It increases waterlogging, and restricts crop growth, nutrition, yield and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Eggs
Input management
Research project

Updating grain AME data for NIR

Energy is the most expensive component of diet for laying hens. With feed accounting for approximately 65% of the cost of …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    15 Feb 2023 -
    19 Jan 2025

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Research project

DAN00200 - Building research capacity in the northern grains region - NSW

This project will support the recruitment and the development of research capacity within New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (…
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2014 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beverage Cereal grains Fruits Honey bees Nuts Other rural industries Packaged food Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Vegetables Wild catch fisheries Wine
Organisation

The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited

At Plant & Food Research, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we’re …
  • Location

    Auckland Region, New Zealand. Operating globally.

  • Organisation type

    Government agency, Public research organisation

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Beverage Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Packaged food Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries Wine Wool
Organisation

Murdoch University

Murdoch has an ambitious Agriculture, Food and Beverage research and education agenda both locally and internationally, with more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff across campuses in the Perth area, Peel region, and centres in Singapore and Dubai. “Our research makes a real difference ‘in the field’, because that’s where we do most of it.”
  • Location

    Australia, Global

  • Organisation type

    Accelerator or Incubator, Public research organisation, Other

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