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Cotton
Input management
Research project

CottonInfo Field Demonstration Trial: Investigation of the impact of last irrigations on profit and quality in the MIA region

This project provided further data for growers in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) to make informed decisions on the marginal …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2020 -
    30 Aug 2020

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Southern Valley Cotton Growers Association

Poultry
Input management
Research project

Optimising ranging behaviour by free-range meat chickens

By altering rearing environments, early life experience and providing resources on the range, this investment aims to increase the number …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    19 Dec 2019 -
    4 Aug 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Oilseeds
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

National Agronomy Sesame Trials

This investment will develop best management practice guidelines for sesame production in Australia. Initially focussing on northern Australia then targeting …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Dec 2019 -
    12 Sep 2022

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

Impact of herbicides, pesticides and other farm management tactics

This project will review published literature and consult with industry to identify the impact of management practices, such as herbicides, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    10 Dec 2019 -
    15 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

Integrated management and development of additional agents for Parkinsonia

This project builds on previous Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) research that focused on biological control of Parkinsonia, by releasing …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    2 Dec 2019 -
    1 Apr 2024

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Forestry
Input management
Research project

Development of best-practice fatigue management for the Australian Forestry Industry

This project will provide evidence to tailor the implementation of fatigue management guidelines for different forestry workplace environments (e.g. …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    22 Nov 2019 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of South Australia (UniSA)

Beef cattle
Input management
Research project

Enterprise level antimicrobial usage measurement

Measurement of antimicrobial usage (AMU)is an essential aspect of the management of antimicrobial resistance, providing evidence to support the …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    4 Nov 2019 -
    30 Jan 2022

Beef cattle
Input management
Research project

Revised Econometric Analysis- Effects of Biofuel Mandates

An investigation of the market impacts and influences of biofuel mandates on feedlots was conducted in 2018 under project B.FLT.0167. …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2019 -
    30 Oct 2020

  • Research organisation

    ACIL Allen

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

Boosting natural regeneration of the nitrogen capital in grazing lands

The project aims to quantify bioavailable-nitrogen (N) under contrasting spelling, fire and stocking regimes. It will also identify and characterise …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2019 -
    30 Apr 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts
Input management
Research project

Development of Non-invasive methods and systems for the Assessment of Hive Health

The strength and health of bee colonies used for pollination need to be assured both on delivery to the grower, …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Oct 2019 -
    15 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Input management Traceability
Research project

Chemical Residue Monitoring for the Fodder Industry

This investment will assist the export fodder industry to demonstrate chemical residues below maximum limits imposed by various markets. The …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    18 Oct 2019 -
    31 May 2024

  • Research organisation

    McMullen Consulting Pty Ltd

Pasture, fodder & feed
Input management
Research project

Fodder Safe

Fodder Safe is an online chemical recording system for the Australian export fodder industry. This project will create a fodder …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Oct 2019 -
    15 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Agsmart Pty Ltd

Other rural industries
Input management
Research project

Ginger Extension Coordination Project

This investment provides effective and timely dissemination of key RD&E information for ginger based farming systems that are …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    29 Aug 2019 -
    31 Aug 2023

  • Research organisation

    Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated

Input management
Research project

Best practice manual for managing litter

Litter conditions must be managed throughout the chicken meat production cycle to provide a comfortable environment for the chickens and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    16 Aug 2019 -
    4 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Integrity Ag

Input management
Research project

Risk assessment of alternative litter types

The chicken meat industry requires reliable supplies of safe high quality litter for meat chicken production. The Australian industry predominantly …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    16 Aug 2019 -
    28 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    Integrity Ag

Other rural industries
Input management
Research project

Chemical Minor Use Permit Research

This investment provides the data to support the minor chemical use applications for the ginger industry. It also provides training …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2019 -
    28 Jul 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Cotton Pork Poultry Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Biorefineries for profit - phase 2

The Biorefineries for Profit project is developing technologies to convert crop and crop-processing residues into high value animal feed supplements …
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    26 Jul 2019 -
    1 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology

Input management
Research project

Litter and Environment – BMPs and data to support production and industry growth

Shed and litter management practices such as litter tilling, litter reuse and on-farm fan activity can influence the in-shed air …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    26 Jul 2019 -
    25 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

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