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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Consumer health
Research project

Microbiological food safety of effluent from animal industries

This project will survey microbiological quality of processed waste and effluent, to provide clarity and identify potential risks that may …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 May 2020 -
    30 Oct 2021

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Input management Renewable energy
Research project

Using compost to improve nitrogen use efficiency and productivity of Almonds

In collaboration with the Almond Board of Australia and commercial almond producers, this project seeks to characterise the value of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 May 2021 -
    30 Dec 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)

Sugar
Plant science
Research project

Engineering bacterial enzyme secretion for cellulose utilisation

This two-year Master of Philosophy project aims to develop microbial technology to reduce the cost of extracting fermentable sugars, which would potentially enable the industry to produce biochemicals such as ethanol from sugar waste.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2021 -
    1 Feb 2023

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Renewable energy
Research project

Megasonic demulsification of oil and grease from meat processing wastewater

AMPC is focussed on reducing water consumption, recycling wherever possible, and considering new sources of water where they are available, …
  • Funded by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2019 -
    29 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Food processing technology Novel ingredients Processing & packaging
Research project

Nutritional Qualities of Black Soldier Fly Larvae

As the global population continues to grow towards a predicted 9.5 billion by 2050, a critical shortage of animal proteins is increasingly …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Jun 2022 -
    2 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Other rural industries
Machinery & hardware
Research project

Developing sesame dehulling processes for Australia

The Australian sesame industry is set to emerge as a major industry for northern Australia on the back of non-shattering …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    7 Feb 2022 -
    5 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    Savannah Ag Research Pty Ltd trading as Savannah Ag Consulting

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Energy and Materials Recovery from Paunch Waste Using Novel Hydrothermal and Supercritical Water Gasification Processes - Phase 1

This multiphase project aims to investigate the feasibility of Hydrothermal Carbonisation and Supercritical Water Gasification processes for processing heavily moisture-laden …
  • Funded by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2018 -
    3 Feb 2020

  • Research organisation

    Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Renewable energy
Research project

Technical and economic feasibility of water recycling and energy recovery for red meat processing operations in abattoirs

This project will conduct a technical and economic feasibility study to identify technologies capable of water recycling while simultaneously recovering …
  • Funded by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2018 -
    1 Apr 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Fruits
Research project

Kiwi Fruit Yield Predicition

This project will deliver predictive models of fruit yield count and fruit sizing for kiwi fruit crops to reduce waste from over-production and reduce costs from under-production, better aligning supply and demand.
  • Funded by

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    31 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Cotton
Processing & packaging
Research project

High Sound Absorbing Composites from Recycled Cotton

This investment uses recycled fibres from waste cotton to manufacture tough, lightweight and highly sound-absorbing composite materials for vehicles and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2018 -
    30 Sep 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University

Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Plant science Processing & packaging
Research project

Developing technical plans for processing Australian industrial hemp straw

Hemp straw is considered a waste product of hemp seed production. This investment will review existing processes, technologies and quality …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    3 Jun 2020 -
    28 Jan 2023

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Evaluation of nanobubble technology in aquaculture

In intensive aquaculture systems oxygen supplementation is necessary to prevent hypoxia; however, oversupply can hyper-saturate systems causing gas bubble disease. …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2021 -
    29 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Dairy
Input management
Research project

Building capacity in effluent system design for dairy

The objective of this project is to provide certified accredited training for service providers in effluent (liquid waste and sewage) design and management, so that dairy farmers have access to qualified personnel to assist with their systems and ensure that effluent management is within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for each state.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    19 Jul 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Dairy
Research project

DAWE Antimicrobial Resistance

Improve the management of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at a farm level that would support industry’s ability to mitigate risks …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2022 -
    30 Jun 2024

Packaged food
Multiple technology areas
Food processing technology Processing & packaging
Research project

Pressurised CO2 technology (Farther Farms) and its ability to reduce reliance on a chilled Supply chain literature review

This project funds a literature review of Farther Farms, Inc and its pressurised CO2 technology that claims to support the storage and distribution of fresh foods without needing refrigeration. If proven, this technology has the benefit to add value across multiple channels and markets in Australia and globally, responding to the growth in online food delivery, meal kit programs and the importance of reducing food waste.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    12 Aug 2021 -
    29 Apr 2022

  • Research organisation

    Prof. Consulting Group Pty Ltd

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