Save Story Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG account today. Sign up Sign in Story Eating Quality Tool - A Step Closer to Commercial Reality AMPC’s investment into South Australian innovation partner MEQ Probe is one step closer to paying dividends for the red meat industry. The processing sector’s research and development corporation has been providing innovation funding support to MEQ Probe for the past two years with a view to developing a potentially revolutionary tool for measuring eating quality characteristics in hot carcases for both lamb and beef. Led by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Published Tuesday, 21 December 2021
Save Story Story MLA is building a workforce for the future Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is all about fostering the long-term prosperity of Australia’s red meat and livestock industry. So, what does that mean and where do the Horizon Scholars come into it? We recently caught up with Josh Whelan, Program Manager, Innovation Capability at MLA to find out. Published Tuesday, 04 January 2022
Save Story Story Cutting-edge AI plant disease detection set to transform the global food chain South Australian agritech startup GoMicro is tackling global food loss and food waste head on, developing a cutting-edge technology that will allow farmers and agronomists to detect pests, diseases and assess food quality accurately. Now the startup is looking for deep tech or agricultural investors to support their growth. Led by GoMicro Published Monday, 20 December 2021
Save Story Story The new mindset driving Australian agrifood research Australian agrifood research is undergoing a renaissance, as industries look further afield to collaborate to address cross-sectoral challenges. By harnessing the visibility which growAG. provides, Research & Development Corporations like Sugar Research Australia and Hort Innovation are shifting gears and entering new territory. Author Casey Dunn Published Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Save Story Story Australian aquaculture is brimming with opportunities Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors are rich with challenges ripe for innovation – and primed with the Fisheries Research Development Corporation’s strategic plan to cast the net wide to harness cross-disciplinary ideas and solve complex problems. Led by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Author Annabel Boyer Published Thursday, 18 November 2021
Save Story Story Agritech startup’s innovative insect control is just what the grain industry ordered Cutting-edge Australian plant biosecurity research has delivered a revolutionary non-toxic and long-acting alternative for controlling stored grain insect pests. Now, Davren Global is seeking investors to bring this novel solution to market – and give grain growers a new tool in the fight against insect pest resistance. Led by Davren Global Author Casey Dunn Published Monday, 15 November 2021
Save Story Story Rubens Technologies takes fruit quality testing to the next level Melbourne-based Rubens Technologies has combined an easy-to-use hand-held scanner with the intelligence of machine learning analytics to make non-destructive fruit testing and future quality predictions as easy as picking up cheap mangoes in Summer. Now, they’re on the hunt for more fruit growers to adopt the technology and investors who are ready to support the commercialisation of the device. Led by Rubens Technology Author Megan Woodward Published Monday, 15 November 2021
Save Story Story The good oil: Australian innovation delivers game-changing alternatives to petroleum & palm An innovative Australian clean tech startup has produced a revolutionary plant oil that replaces petroleum and palm-based oils in industrial uses–and delivers a long list of sustainability and performance benefits. With the support of growAG., GO Resources is seeking investors to bring this cutting-edge product to market. Led by GO Resources Author Casey Dunn Published Thursday, 28 October 2021
Save Story Story Research shows Australians’ trust and support for egg industry continues to grow throughout pandemic New research conducted by Voconiq, a research company spun out of CSIRO, reveals that levels of trust and acceptance of the egg industry by Australians has increased significantly since 2018, whilst the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to highlight the importance of eggs in Australian lives. Led by Australian Eggs Published Monday, 10 January 2022
Save Story Story The rising potential of Australian perennial wheat The push to develop perennial wheats suitable for Australian conditions is gathering momentum. Delivering improved sustainability, on-farm profitability, and nutritional outcomes – perennial wheats have everyone from mixed farmers to artisan brewers and bakers excited. Led by New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) In collaboration with AgriFutures Australia Published Monday, 20 December 2021
Save Story Story A smarter farming system thanks to tracking tags and data collection by Smart Paddock Smart Paddock, an end-to-end livestock monitoring and farm management system combining smart tags with software, is seeking a $1 million capital raise. Led by Smart Paddock Author Riley Wilson Published Sunday, 16 January 2022
Save Story Story Miracle membrane manipulated to measure methane An “intelligent” membrane that keeps liquids out and can be customised to let specific gases through was designed to reshape the methane-testing procedure for cattle. Instead, its inventors, Meat & Livestock Australia and RMIT University, are now offering its application to a wider market and seeking partners interested in fluid and gas monitoring diagnostic solutions. Led by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) In collaboration with RMIT University Author Bev Hadgraft Published Tuesday, 05 October 2021
Save Story Story AMPC sets new industry challenge for innovation in red meat abattoirs The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) might be the Research and Development Corporation for the red meat processing industry, but it’s drawing inspiration from a very different R&D agency to help find the answers to some mammoth questions. AMPC is now seeking problem solvers and investors with innovative solutions to make waterless knife sterilisation for meat processing plants a reality. Led by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Author Megan Woodward Published Thursday, 16 September 2021
Save Story Story Solution Blue cracks the insect industry’s biggest challenge: quality, consistent protein output Australian insect farming startup, Solution Blue is seeking investors to scale its black soldier fly protein production system. Providing greater productivity at much lower cost than its competitors, Solution Blue’s world-first technology delivers high-quality, consistent insect protein that has so far eluded insect farmers across the world. And it’s got aquaculture and pet food manufacturers clamouring. Led by Solution Blue Author Casey Dunn Published Thursday, 16 September 2021
Save Story Story CRDC launches EOI to partner with cotton industry CRDC has issued a call to commercial tech providers and researchers to partner with the cotton industry in an exciting new round of projects aimed at boosting the sector’s ability to evolve and innovate. Led by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Author Judy Kennedy Published Tuesday, 21 September 2021
Save Story Story Efficient processing of hyperspectral images ready for its close-up AI-driven data-processing software from CSIRO has made hyperspectral imaging a viable commercial tool, and is seeking partners with data and domain expertise to fine-tune its algorithms. Led by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Author Riley Wilson Published Friday, 20 August 2021
Save Story Story Waterless Lamb Frenching. How do we reduce 210,000 knifing path actions per shift to Zero? Solution providers required. Consumers love a classic rack of lamb, especially one that has been beautifully frenched. But lamb frenching in abattoirs is posing a significant WHS risk for abattoir staff. This repetitive action can multiply to over 210,000 knife actions per minute, per operational shift within a plant operating at 10 carcases per minute. The Australian Meat Processor Corporation is calling for solution providers with ideas for sustainable and safe alternatives to traditional frenching with knives or water. Led by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Author Sean Starling Published Friday, 20 August 2021
Save Story Story Savvy commercial partners sought for novel Australian oat products Australian oat noodles and oat ‘rice’ are set to become popular pantry staples in Australia and overseas once new manufacturing processes developed by the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) are matched with the right commercial partners. AEGIC is looking for food brands, manufacturers or investors who can fast-track getting the new healthy plant-based products to market, and help move oats beyond the breakfast table to becoming an option for lunch, dinner and snacks. Led by Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) Author Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) Published Thursday, 19 August 2021
Save Story Story Harvest optimisation technology, a smart move for Australia’s viticulture industry Aussie Wine Group has developed an innovative infield sorter, that in trials supported by Wine Australia delivered a 50% increase in operational efficiencies for winegrape growers and 97% reduction in matter other than grapes. AWG are seeking investment to scale adoption and drive exports to international markets. Led by Aussie Wine Group In collaboration with Wine Australia Author Oli Madgett Published Monday, 19 July 2021
Save Story Story Fungal biocontrol commercial opportunity offers benefits for chicken meat industry An Australian mycopesticide innovation, developed by AgriFutures Australia and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), is an effective alternative to chemical pesticides for lesser mealworm control. AgriFutures and DAF are now seeking biotech partners to commercialise the product. Led by AgriFutures Australia In collaboration Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Author Riley Wilson Published Thursday, 15 July 2021