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Nuts
Input management
Research project

Hazelnuts in Australia: Productivity & Economic Analysis for Industry Expansion

This investment will produce resources to inform and guide existing and new hazelnut growers on productive farm management strategies and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    28 Feb 2018 -
    30 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Vegetables
Input management
Research project

Novel topical vegetable, cotton virus and whitefly protection

This investment aims to minimise the economic impact of pest infestation on vegetables (and on cotton) through the development of …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    22 Feb 2018 -
    29 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Input management
Research project

Improving Drought Resilience through Cluster Fencing

Cluster fences involves collaborative efforts by private landholders and governments to erect exclusion fences around a number of properties primarily …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    30 Jun 2023

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

Improved sampling methods to better predict nutrient availability and supply for soils in the western region

With the widescale uptake of minimum tillage, controlled traffic and precision farming techniques across Western Australia's grainbelt, new sampling guidelines …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    30 Mar 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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

Increasing profit from N, P and K fertiliser inputs into the evolving cropping sequences in the western region

This project aims to give GRDC's western region grain growers increased confidence in decision making around fertilisers with a focus …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    1 Oct 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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

Nutrient re-distribution and availability in ameliorated and cultivated soils in the western region

This investment aims to improve grain growers and advisers' understanding of how soil modifications alter the availability of nutrients in …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    30 Sep 2022

  • Research organisation

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

Sugar
Input management
Research project

SIX EASY STEPS - continuing perspectives in time and space

The objective of this project is to update and further refine the SIX EASY STEPS program, which is currently accepted as a best practice for nutrient management in the Australian sugar industry.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    1 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Southern Queensland

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Evaluation of new citrus varieties

This investment is focused on rapidly and independently assessing new citrus varieties from public and commercial global programs under local …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    12 Dec 2017 -
    30 Oct 2022

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Aquaculture
Input management
Research project

Elucidating the nutritional requirements of farmed hybrid abalone

This project is investigating the ideal level of protein in feed for hybrid abalone. It aims to produce recommendations for …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Oct 2017 -
    14 Oct 2020

  • Research organisation

    Deakin University

Cotton
Input management
Research project

A sprayable water barrier to line irrigation channels - Scoping Study

This scoping study conducted a literature review and engaged with water board authorities, grower organisations and individual growers to identify …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2017 -
    30 Sep 2018

  • Research organisations

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

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Input management
Research project

Stingless Bees as Effective Managed Pollinators for Australia Horticulture

This project is examining Australia’s native stingless bees for their suitability as alternative pollinators to honey bees in horticulture …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    22 Sep 2017 -
    30 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

National Wild Dog Action Plan Stage 3

The National Wild Dog Action Plan is Australia’s blueprint strategy for wild dog management that guides state, regional and …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2017 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Input management
Research project

RRD4P Dryland Legume Pasture Systems

The project seeks to increase the adoption of novel legumes in the low and medium rainfall areas of southern Australia. …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2017 -
    30 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Wild catch fisheries
Input management
Research project

Assessing the efficiency of alternative pot designs for the Southern Rock Lobster (Jasus edwardsii) fishery

Currently in South Australia, Southern Rock Lobster are captured with pots designed in line with State fishing gear regulations. However, …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2017 -
    30 May 2020

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Vegetables
Input management
Research project

Optimising cover cropping for the Australian Vegetable Industry

This project supported Australian vegetable growers to effectively use cover crops to boost soil health and reap productivity benefits. It …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    16 Jul 2017 -
    15 Jul 2020

  • Research organisation

    Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)

Cotton
Input management
Research project

Quantifying the nitrogen cycle: from farm gate to catchments, groundwater and atmosphere

Nitrogen is fundamental to cotton growing and the industry needs to understand its full role, especially given that high N …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisations

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

Wine
Input management
Research project

Physiology of root:shoot interactions

Rootstock effects on grapevine scion vigour and fruit composition are driven by a variety of root-to-shoot signals, which vary further …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food

Wine
Input management
Research project

Climate adaptation: developing irrigation strategies to combat dry winters

Australian winegrowing regions are expected to experience warmer and dryer winters due to climate change. This project will provide information …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

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