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Pork
Animal technology
Research project

Rural R&D for Profit Program - Waste to Revenue: Novel Fertilisers and Feeds

Agricultural industries produce large volumes of waste containing valuable nutrients, carbon and water. Unfortunately, this waste doesn’t have the …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    23 Jun 2015 -
    31 Aug 2018

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Story

The new growᴬᴳ⋅ user portal – a new and improved way to navigate the world of agrifood innovation

growAG. has around 9000 users per month. More than 50 per cent of our site visitors are from global markets, which really broadens our reach. This is important, not just to drive investment, but to show innovators across the world that Australia has the infrastructure and mindset to foster innovation, that we can test and develop their tech here. growAG. contributor Judy Kennedy sat down with Rebecca Bradford to explore how you can get the most out of growAG.   

  • Author

    Judy Kennedy

  • Published

    Thursday, 08 February 2024

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Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Identifying population connectivity of shark bycatch species in NT waters

Trawl fisheries are often criticised for their indiscriminate nature, catching a broad range of target and by-catch species. Increasing community …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    3 Dec 2020 -
    9 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Cotton
Input management
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: Evaporation mitigating solution for Australian cotton water storages

This project will develop and demonstrate cost-effective and practical solutions to reduce evaporation from water storages on Australian cotton farms. …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 May 2022

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Melbourne

Cross industry
Automation
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: Beyond Water Smart - Advancing Dairy Irrigation System Performance

Currently key irrigation decisions such as start-up time, scheduling interval, irrigation depth and system performance (uniformity and energy efficiency) are …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

Developing Appropriate Stunning Methods for Halal Slaughter of Water Buffalo

This project aims to develop recommendations and guidelines for the effective stunning in Halal and non Halal produced Buffalo to …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 May 2014 -
    29 Nov 2019

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection Data and AI Harvest technology Imagery Input management IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware Plant science Renewable energy Robotics Traceability
Opportunity

GrainInnovate – AgTech Venture Capital Fund

Opportunity for

  • Individuals and companies building a technology-enabled early stage business with application to Australian grain growers
  • Equity investors interested in exploring co-investment opportunities relevant to the Grain Innovate Fund

^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors.

  • Led by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking interest, Seeking solutions, Seeking partners

  • Readiness
    Mid (TRL 5-7)
    Proof of concept in the laboratory then in the field resulting in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).
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Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

NCCP: Socio-economic impact assessment and stakeholder engagement

The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) will be delivered over a large geographic area in waterways used by thousands of …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    26 Feb 2019 -
    29 Nov 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of Canberra

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Fruits Honey bees Nuts Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Vegetables Wine
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Indoor agriculture Input management Novel ingredients Plant science
Opportunity

Converte: $4m Capital raise

Opportunity for

  • Venture capital, corporates, private equity, and angel investors to support the transition from a “direct to end user” business model to leveraging established B2B channels.
  • Strategic partners with access to international markets in India, Middle East, the USA and the United Kingdom.

  ^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors.  

  • Led by

    Converte Pty Ltd.

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking investment, Seeking partners

  • Express interest by

    Wednesday, 31 July 2024 12:00 Australia/Sydney

  • Readiness
    Late (TRL 8-9)
    Commercial optimisation of the product/service, testing and commercial distribution.
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Multiple industries
Other rural industries Vegetables
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Ginger Chemical Minor Use Permit maintenance and research

Ginger is predominantly grown in Australia in the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay–Burnett regions of Queensland. The area …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Jan 2023 -
    29 Jun 2026

  • Research organisation

    Censeo Field and Lab Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Minor use permit for praziquantel for non-Seriola finfish

The project "Minor Use Permit for Praziquantel for Non-Seriola Finfish" aims to address the need for effective treatment …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    29 May 2022 -
    29 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Traceability
Research project

Advanced livestock data insights for improved producer use

There are a number of industry facilitated databases that collect data on livestock, carcases and animal health. Many of these …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    5 Sep 2020 -
    12 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Aquaculture
Input management
Research project

Minor use permit for oxytetracycline in non-salmonid finfish

Veterinary chemicals are important tools in primary production systems. When used correctly, they play a valuable role in ensuring animal …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2020 -
    29 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Honey bees
Animal technology
Research project

Improving the health of hives used in pollination

The project will investigate the effects of three commonly used fungicide active ingredients during flowering of almond and canola on …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    24 Jul 2018 -
    16 Jul 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Beef cattle
Research project

LCA Analysis of the Australian Beef Industry

The project will update the environmental impacts, including GHG emissions, water, energy and land use across the beef/cattle industry for the five years from 2016 to 2020 to update the ongoing trends analysis.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Nov 2022 -
    15 Nov 2023

  • Research organisation

    Integrity Ag

Cotton
Research project

Honours: Baselining river water nitrogen compounds in the Murrumbidgee irrigation district

This investment supports water sampling in the Murrumbidgee River to determine nitrogen loads as part of the cotton industry commitment …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    11 Feb 2019 -
    15 Dec 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

More Profit from Nitrogen - Optimising nitrogen and water interactions in cotton

Organic matter in soil can supply more than 50% of the nitrogen (N) in cotton crops. This pool of N supply …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    31 Aug 2018

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Cotton
Input management
Research project

PhD: Sustainable water extractions: Low flow refugia and critical flow thresholds

When inland rivers flow, biodiversity thrives. But when there is low or no flow, waterholes (refugia) become refuges for fish, …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2014 -
    30 Mar 2021

  • Research organisations

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

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