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Fruits
Plant science
Research project

Identifying new resistance genes for Panama Tropical Race 4

This project will identify new genetic material associated with resistance to the banana disease Panama Tropical Race 4, with the aim of developing a range of molecular markers. These will be used to screen germplasm in international breeding programs to identify lines and varieties that will ultimately be used by Australian banana growers.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    3 Feb 2022 -
    30 Nov 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Research project

MLPAO Reproduction Efficiency

This project is looking at the performance of Merino ewes over their lifetime to help the Australian Merino industry understand …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    17 Jan 2018 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cotton Dairy Fruits Nuts Sugar Vegetables
Input management
Research project

More profit from Nitrogen - Final evaluation and economic case studies

This project is evaluating the extent to which the 'More Profit from Nitrogen' program (MPfN) has delivered upon the objectives …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    9 Mar 2020 -
    11 Jun 2021

Input management
Research project

Water Security for the Chicken Meat Industry

The Australian chicken meat industry is facing unprecedented water shortages in response to climate change and increased water demand. This …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    18 Jan 2020 -
    30 Nov 2020

  • Research organisation

    Integrity Ag

Forestry
Input management
Research project

Optimising the management of plantation, water and environmental assets

A key aim of this project is to enable the industry to commercially manage plantation, water and natural wetland assets …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    5 Jun 2019 -
    1 Apr 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of South Australia (UniSA)

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Improved tree and fruit nutrition for the Australian apple industry

Research into optimising nitrogen-use efficiency has the potential to boost productivity in apple growing. This project is developing a multi-season …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    27 Nov 2015 -
    29 Oct 2020

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Water disinfection for influent water biosecurity on prawn grow-out farms

The "Water Disinfection for Influent Water Biosecurity on Prawn Grow-out Farms" project addresses critical needs in the prawn …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    23 Jan 2022 -
    29 Nov 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

PhD: Utilising novel plant growth regulators to develop resilient future cotton systems

This PhD project investigates the use of plant growth regulator (PGR) applications in assisting cotton plants become more efficient and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2016 -
    30 Sep 2019

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Sydney (USYD)

Cereal grains
Automation
Research project

SIP2 - Smarter irrigation in rice growing systems - John Hornbuckle

As the Australian rice industry moves to implement 'Dry Rice' strategies that aim to minimise ponded water time and reduce …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Jan 2020 -
    15 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Oilseeds
Input management
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: Key Learning Sites Southern (making the most of water)

This project aims to increase water productivity and profitability by expanding growers’ knowledge of irrigation technology and best practice management. …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 May 2022

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Agronomy for Resilient Future Cotton Systems

Research is needed to update existing agronomic recommendations largely developed under different environmental conditions or in lower yielding cotton crops, …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2015 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Essential oils Fruits Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Vegetables Wine
Multiple technology areas
Indoor agriculture Machinery & hardware Plant science
Opportunity

Nanobubble Agritech: Irrigation technology - seed investment

Opportunity for

  • Investors and commercial partners looking to back disruptor technology, moving from start-up to operating in market, at an international scale.
  • Farmers and growers looking to sit at the frontier of irrigated production, interested in trialing partial or full-scale installations on-farm or in-orchard to build dataset of plant/crop impact across industries.

^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors.

 

  • Led by

    Nanobubble Agritech

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking investment, Field trial, 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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Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Water treatment to control influent water biosecurity risk on Australian prawn farms. Effectiveness and impacts on production ponds.

In response to the occurrence of white spot disease (WSD), an exotic viral disease that has heavily impacted South-East Queensland …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    28 Jun 2018 -
    28 May 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Automation
Research project

Future Farm Phase 2: Improving farmer confidence in targeted N management through automated sensing and decision support

This Future Farm investment aims to re-examine the way in which soil and crop sensors are used to inform decisions …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Data and AI
Research project

Tasmania's Marine Atlas

Marine spatial planning (MSP) has emerged in recent years as a tool for sea use management. However, MSP requires adequate …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Dec 2020 -
    30 Dec 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Beverage Cereal grains Dairy Fruits Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Vegetables Wine
Organisation

The Boralis Group

The Boralis Group brings together collaborative industry experts with a unique combination of practical domain knowledge, diverse operational experience and deep industry networks, specifically aimed at addressing scaled, sustainable food supply.
  • Location

    Sydney, Australia and Global

  • Organisation type

    Investor, Industry consultant

Sheep & lamb
Research project

National workshop feed intake and efficiency

This project will coordinate a national workshop to address issues around the measurement of feed intake and efficiency for sheep. …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    9 Apr 2020 -
    1 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

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