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Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Viability of Multi-Energy X-ray Absorption

The main objective of this project was to conduct an initial evaluation of the potential for Multi-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (MEXA) …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Apr 2019 -
    11 Mar 2020

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Imagery Processing & packaging
Research project

DEXA Cost Assessment

Presently, 55 beef and lamb processors across Australia have expressed interest in adopting DEXA technology and submitted associated budget infrastructure costs …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Apr 2019 -
    20 Dec 2019

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Data and AI Imagery Processing & packaging
Research project

Calibration and repeatability of CT imaging

This project will deliver a calibration device that can link industry “gold standard” CT calibration data. The variables that could …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Apr 2019 -
    28 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Processing & packaging Traceability
Research project

Farm Gate to Plate – Preliminary study

The main objective of this project was to develop a preliminary business case for a retail-ready, red meat program in …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Apr 2019 -
    21 Dec 2020

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Preliminary evaluation of grab and go red meat products

This project considered the desirability of a 'grab-and-go' red meat product to consumers and supply chain stakeholders in Australia, as …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Apr 2019 -
    21 Dec 2019

  • Research organisation

    Greenleaf Enterprises Pty Limited

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Pet Food (Insights2Innovation) Review

The pet food category is rapidly shifting due to changes in consumer expectations and global trends. This project identified new …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    14 Apr 2019 -
    26 Dec 2019

  • Research organisation

    Greenleaf Enterprises Pty Limited

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Using microwave to detect foreign object

This project will design, build and test a prototype microwave system for detecting plastics and other contaminants in meat. The …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2019 -
    15 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Wool
Processing & packaging
Research project

Best practice care of clothing

Wool’s ability to absorb body odours and bind them within the fibre until the garment is washed presents an …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    15 Mar 2019 -
    30 Jun 2020

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Estimation of the age/maturity of beef hide samples

This project will examine whether NIRS of skin/hide samples can be used to accurately estimate the age/maturity of …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Mar 2019 -
    30 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Honey bees
Processing & packaging
Research project

Review of chemistry associated with honey testing

A literature review will be undertaken to investigate analytical methods to determine adulteration and quality of Australian honey samples. This …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    4 Mar 2019 -
    7 Jun 2019

  • Research organisation

    The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Re-locatable medical CT for DEXA

This project will develop a reliable predictor of lean meat yield (LMY%) using DEXA within processing plants. The results will …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Jan 2019 -
    15 Dec 2024

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Cotton
Processing & packaging
Research project

Breathable cotton for compression fabrics phase 2: performance testing

Compression athletic wear (CAW), made from synthetic fibres, is well regarded for better fit and performance. An earlier project developed …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2019 -
    31 Dec 2019

  • Research organisations

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

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Processing & packaging
Research project

Stage 2 Upscaling 3D Printed Meat Floss

This project had two main objectives; to design and build a 3D printing machine with capacity to work with several …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Oct 2018 -
    14 Aug 2019

Poultry
Processing & packaging
Research project

Assessment welfare and carcass quality issues during transport (w/truck design)

This project assesses potential welfare and carcass quality issues during transport of broiler chickens and develops options for proof-of-concept truck …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Oct 2018 -
    30 Mar 2020

  • Research organisation

    EnviroAg Australia Pty Ltd

Wool
Processing & packaging
Research project

Biodegradation of textiles in marine & terrestrial environments.

This project assessed the marine and terrestrial biodegradation of major apparel fibre types, including shrink resist treated and untreated wool …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    8 Oct 2018 -
    30 Jun 2020

Cotton
Processing & packaging
Research project

High Sound Absorbing Composites from Recycled Cotton

This investment uses recycled fibres from waste cotton to manufacture tough, lightweight and highly sound-absorbing composite materials for vehicles and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2018 -
    30 Sep 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University

Cotton
Processing & packaging
Research project

Scoping study: Identifying opportunities for blending cotton with high tech / novel textile materials

Many new types of specialty man-made fibres are emerging offering a range of strong functional properties (eg super-high strength, super-high …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

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

Pasture, fodder & feed
Processing & packaging
Research project

Export Fodder Workplace Safety Standards

Assess workplace health and safety (WHS) problems and issues within the Australian export fodder processing industry with a focus on …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Jun 2018 -
    28 Feb 2019

  • Research organisation

    Australian Fodder Industry Association Limited

Other rural industries
Processing & packaging
Research project

Ginger Automation Scoping Study

Undertake a scoping study on cutting and spraying technologies from a range of industries that could be applied to the …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2018 -
    30 Nov 2018

  • Research organisation

    University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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