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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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Perth-based SWAN Systems take water and nutrient management to the cloud – and the world

Working as consultants, Tim Hyde, Ivor Gaylard and Rod Campbell could see the enormous benefits of efficient water use and nutrient management in agricultural production, but knew there was scope to systemise the way knowledge and advice was shared. Fast forward six years, and their platform SWAN Systems, is now making inroads to transforming water and fertiliser use on a global stage.

  • Published

    Thursday, 12 May 2022

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Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Sugar
Input management
Research project

Smarter irrigation for profit

This project established under the Rural R&D For Profit Program, focusses on practical, cost effective strategies to improve …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

    Agriculture Victoria, Dairy Australia, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Maximising The Uptake Of Phosphorus By Crops To Optimise Profit In Central And Southern NSW, Victoria And South Australia

This project explores the effect fertiliser placement has on nutrient (and water) use efficiency given nutrient stratification, soil water availability …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    10 Jan 2020 -
    30 Apr 2024

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

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)

Pasture, fodder & feed
Automation
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: Scaling irrigation management to support whole farm operations

This project will develop a whole-of-farm scale gravity fed irrigation management system with the aim of increasing on farm water …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 May 2022

  • Research organisation

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

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Turning waste into water: The pork industry's transformative tech ready for investors

The Australian pork industry and researchers from UNSW Canberra have developed a sustainable, cost-neutral device to safely recycle on-farm effluent and potentially generate a source of pure drinking water. Now, the duo are looking for private sector investment to scale the technology

  • Led by

    Australian Pork Limited

  • In collaboration with

    UNSW Canberra

  • Author

    Michelle Meehan

  • Published

    Monday, 21 February 2022

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Innovative plastic mulch alternative set to increase crop water productivity by 30%

CSIRO’s latest invention, TranspiratiONal, a spray-on polymer membrane will help farmers increase crop yield and save water, but with fewer inputs and less environmental impact.

 

Farmers across the world have used plastic mulch films to intensify crop production since the 1960s. Applying a thin plastic film to rows of crops has proven short-term benefits, boosting yields by moderating soil temperature, maintaining soil moisture and reducing weed competition. TranspiratiONal, a Sprayable Biodegradable Polymer Membrane (SBPM) technology is CSIRO’s response to this global challenge.

  • Led by

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Wednesday, 20 January 2021

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Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Aquaculture technology
Research project

NCCP: Carp questionnaire survey and community mapping tool - empowering the community to be part of the national solution to Carp

The project aimed to better understand carp aggregation behavior and gather population data to inform the National Carp Control Plan (…
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    8 Aug 2018 -
    29 Apr 2019

  • Research organisation

    Centre for Invasive Species Solutions

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Manipulation of stomata to increase yield potential in wheat (IWYP collaboration)

Maximizing grain yield requires a careful balance between photosynthesis, water use efficiency (WUE) and maintaining optimal leaf temperature for photosynthesis. …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2019 -
    30 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

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Water saving agritech solution, Goanna Ag seeks $10m investment to fund US expansion

Australian startup, Goanna Ag has set its sights on the US cotton market. Already used across half of Australia’s irrigated cotton footprint, its market-leading irrigation scheduling solution revolutionises water use efficiency while delivering higher yields. Now the startup is seeking $10 million from investors to support its expansion plans.^

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Tuesday, 31 May 2022

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Cross industry
Multiple technology areas
Input management Renewable energy
Research project

Quantifying the greenhouse gas emission and carbon co-benefits of on-farm irrigation dams

Irrigation farms within the Murray Darling Basin are highly productive, providing $11 billion/yr to the national economy. These farms contain …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 May 2021 -
    1 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))

Cotton
Imagery
Research project

The platform for monitoring and analysis of cotton canopy nitrogen status and yield projection using calibrated aerial and satellite imagery (Phase 2, incoporation of NutriLOGIC)

This project, a continuation of CRDC Project FLUR1801, aims to improve the accuracy of the FluroSense on-line nitrogen management and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2018 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), FluroSat

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Increasing production on sandy soils in low and medium rainfall areas of the southern region

A large gap exists between actual yield and water limited yield potential on sandy soils in the low rainfall cropping …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2016 -
    30 May 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)

Poultry
Input management
Research project

Effects of an in-shed sprinkler cooling system multiple parameters

This project set out to demonstrate the application of a water sprinkler cooling system into tunnel ventilated meat chicken sheds. …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2016 -
    20 Aug 2018

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

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
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

CFF00011 - Improving farming system efficiency in southern NSW

Australian grain growers have adopted crop benchmarking tools such as the French and Schultz water use efficiency (WUE) tool to …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2017 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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