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Sugar
Crop protection
Research project

Moth Borers - how are we going to manage them when they arrive?

Moth borers are medium to large moths that eat through sugarcane as caterpillars, reducing yields by up to 20%. To prepare for a potential incursion, this project is investigating the feasibility of using soil-applied systemic insecticides to manage moth borers.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    1 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Multiple technology areas
Automation Imagery Robotics
Research project

Horizon Scanning - Opportunities for new technologies and industries

The objectives of this project are to identify potential new agriculture industries that could emerge due to the influence of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    16 Apr 2018 -
    28 Feb 2019

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

Feral Pigs On Ground Activites

Feral pigs are a serious environmental and agricultural pest across Australia. They are found in all States and Territories, particularly …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    22 Aug 2016 -
    30 Jun 2018

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Data and AI IoT & smart-farming
Research project

Connecting the unconnected for on-farm technology adoption progression project

This project seeks to build on the premise that connectivity is the basis for the farmers  journey on the …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Apr 2023 -
    7 Nov 2024

  • Research organisation

    Grain Producers South Australia

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

ARC Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection

The Hub aims to develop and commercialise an innovative biological alternative to chemical fungicides targeting economically significant diseases of broadacre and horticultural crops.
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2020 -
    1 Aug 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Research project

Innovation & Technology to Improve Natural Disaster Management

For the ongoing growth and environmental sustainability of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector, Australian rural industries need to implement …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    27 Mar 2020 -
    4 Sep 2020

  • Research organisation

    GHD

Dairy
Input management
Research project

Access To AgVet Chemicals

Access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals is important to Australian agricultural and livestock industries, the community …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

Wool
Research project

Rabbits Research and Development

Rabbits are Australian agriculture’s most costly vertebrate pest animal. Research has led to biocontrol programs which have been extremely …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    22 Aug 2016 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisation

    Centre for Invasive Species Solutions

Research project

3D Printing – Rural Industry Opportunities

The project involves a multi-pronged approach to investigating and documenting the potential for 3D printing in agriculture, fisheries and forestry …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Beef cattle Cereal grains Dairy Fruits Honey bees Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables
Organisation

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)

The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is a research institute of The University of Queensland (UQ), supported …
  • Location

    Queensland

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

Dairy
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Soil function in varied pasture systems

This project is an additional series of studies attached to the TIA Dairy High 2 project (Eliot research farm). The aims …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2022 -
    31 Aug 2025

  • Research organisation

    Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Multiple industries
Fruits Vegetables
Input management
Research project

Sustainably Growing Horticulture Value in cool climate Australia

This investment is tackling the barriers to sustainable expansion in cool climate horticulture by addressing critical issues and risks associated …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    29 Jun 2022 -
    30 May 2027

  • Research organisation

    Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Pilot sterile codling moth releases for the apple industry

This project will develop recommendations for the integration of sterile codling moth (SCM) into existing apple and pear management and …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Oct 2019 -
    1 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

DairyHigh 1

Dairy HIGH 1 (high integrity grass-fed herds) focussed on feedbase research to help Tasmanian dairy farmers maintain efficient, profitable and sustainable …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2019 -
    30 Sep 2020

  • Research organisation

    Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Other rural industries
Organisation

Allied Legal

Allied Legal stands out as a pioneering force in the legal landscape, catering specifically to the dynamic world of startups …
  • Location

    Victoria

  • Organisation type

    Industry consultant, Corporate

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: Improving the science of water footprinting

In general terms a water footprint measures the amount of water used to produce each of the goods and services …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    14 Feb 2022

  • Research organisations

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Sydney (USYD)

Cross industry
Crop protection
Research project

Understanding motivational factors for improved spray application on farms

Spray drift, the off-target movement of herbicides and pesticides, negatively impacts agricultural production across Australia. The problem is particularly acute …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    23 Jul 2018 -
    15 Feb 2020

  • Research organisations

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

Research project

Agricultural Health and Safety Statistics

This project aims to track annual statistics on farm deaths and injuries. Agriculture is recognised as a highly dangerous sector …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Mar 2018 -
    10 Jan 2019

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Data and AI
Research project

CSP00210 - Methods to predict plant available water capacity (PAWC)

Plant available water (PAW) is a key determinant of potential yield in dryland agriculture. Obtaining a measurement or estimate of …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2017 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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