Forestry Input management Research project Silvicultural systems to optimise value from northern Australian Mahogany Plantations African mahogany is an internationally important, high-value timber species, and early trials in northern Australia have demonstrated significant potential for … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 31 Jul 2016 - 30 Dec 2020
Poultry Multiple technology areas Animal technology Input management Research project Critical amino acids to improve gut health of chickens fed reduced protein diets Maintaining intestinal health and growth remains a concern as demand increases to limit the use of antibiotics in chicken meat … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Jul 2016 - 30 May 2019 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Multiple industries Cotton Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Sugar Input management Research project More Profit from Nitrogen:Enhancing the Nutrient use efficiency of intensive cropping and pasture systems This project aimed to improve the nitrogen use efficiency in the irrigated cotton, dairy, cherry, mango and sugar industries, by … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jan 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Dairy Australia, Hort Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Sugar Research Australia (SRA), Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), The University of Melbourne
Dairy Input management Research project Lifting Farm Gate Profit Through High Value Modular Agroforestry This project will develop new approaches for the introduction of trees in agricultural lands to increase farm profitability. Outcomes will … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Input management Research project Updated nutrient response curves in the northern and southern regions Soil testing is a key strategy in the efficient use of expensive fertiliser and other nutrient inputs. However, for soil … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cotton Input management Research project Managing natural landscapes on Australian cotton farms to increase the provision of ecosystem services This project will provide a comprehensive assessment of values and management strategies relevant to natural landscapes on Australian cotton farms … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Griffith University
Cotton Input management Research project Measuring and reporting the value of capacity building on farms and in research Capacity building of on-farm workforce skill development, participation in leadership programs and future researcher needs are all important aspects of … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Input management Research project Healthy bee populations for sustainable pollination in horticulture Insect pollinators are declining globally, threatening productivity in cropping systems. Our understanding of the role of different native pollinators, such … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Western Sydney University (WSU)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Input management Research project Strengthening and Enabling Effective Pollination for Australia This project is delivering sustainable pollination services for Australian crops by improving the understanding of pollination requirements. It is also … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 26 Jun 2016 - 30 May 2022
Forestry Input management Research project Lifting farmgate profitability through high value modular agroforestry This project will address the development and adoption of knowledge to support targeted integration of trees into agricultural landscapes where … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 17 Jun 2016 - 1 May 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Multiple technology areas Food processing technology Input management Research project Innovative Cold Plasma for Horticultural Industries Contamination of fruits, vegetables and nuts can be a significant challenge for the horticulture industry and can negatively affect the … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Jun 2016 - 31 May 2022 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)
Poultry Input management Research project PhD-To investigate the effect of supplemental amino acids of broiler performance An investigation of the effects of the use of supplemental amino acids to improve broiler performance. Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 May 2016 - 30 Sep 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Poultry Input management Research project Formulating broiler diets based on protein and starch digestive dynamics "Digestion rates of feed ingredients are needed to enable practical nutritionists to adopt digestive dynamics for formulation of broiler … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Apr 2016 - 30 May 2020 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Wool Input management Research project Exclusion Fencing Construction Unit Management The Exclusion Fencing Construction Unit, being an infrastructure unit comprised of machinery and equipment including a Caterpillar 910 wheeled Loader, Hydraulic … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Apr 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)
Cotton Input management Research project PhD: Improving precision agriculture and climate adaptation for the Australian Cotton Industry This PhD project focuses on improving precision agriculture and climate adaptation by increasing the efficiency of nitrogen application in cotton. … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Feb 2016 - 31 Oct 2019 Research organisations Australian National University (ANU), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Eggs Input management Research project Nutritional management of free range laying hens Free range laying hens can be provided with the opportunity to access various structural areas including open floor space, feed … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Cotton Multiple technology areas Input management Processing & packaging Research project Bio-Degradation of Dyed Cotton Fabrics The use of softeners, stain repellents, durable press resin, and bio-degradation products on cotton fabrics may generate organic pollutants, especially … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cross industry Input management Research project Victorian Vertebrate Pest Management Coordinators This project consolidates and expands the significant achievements and outcomes of earlier Victorian Wild Dog Coordinators Projects. The project will … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Dec 2015 - 30 Jun 2019
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)