Save Research project Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG account today. Sign up Sign in Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Improving post-harvest survival of live held Southern Rock Lobster The export of southern rock lobsters from southern Australia to markets in Asia is one of Australia’s most valuable … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Oct 2016 - 31 Oct 2018 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Save Research project Wild catch fisheries Research project TSRA: Scoping the viability of a commercial net and crab fishery in the northern Torres Strait The project has been commissioned by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA). It recognises the fundamental importance of fisheries related … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Oct 2016 - 29 Oct 2017
Save Research project Vegetables Crop protection Research project Review of the national biosecurity plan for the potato industry and development of a biosecurity manual for potato producers This ongoing investment is responsible for updating the industry’s biosecurity plan for the Australian potato industry. It focusses on … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 21 Oct 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Save Research project Nuts Crop protection Research project IPM Program for the Australian Macadamia Industry – NSW DPI This project is part of a research program responsible for developing, demonstrating and facilitating the adoption of integrated pest management (… Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 18 Oct 2016 - 18 Oct 2021 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment (NSW DPIE)
Save Research project Cotton Input management Research project Improving the ability of the Australian cotton industry to report its sustainability performance As production intensifies to meet demand, a decrease in environmental and social benefits may affect overall agroecosystem health, requiring a … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Oct 2016 - 30 Oct 2019 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Save Research project Cotton Processing & packaging Research project An eco friendly treatment to improve the look and handle of cotton fabric Mercerisation of cotton involves treatment with a caustic solution that causes swelling and deconvolution (untwisting) of the cotton fibre and … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Oct 2016 - 30 Mar 2019 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University
Save Research project Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Multiple technology areas Input management Processing & packaging Research project Serviced supply chains: Monitoring and modelling to improve the quality of Australian fresh produce into Asian markets To build Australia’s reputation for providing a high value, premium product every stage of the chain needs to work … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Save Research project Honey bees Novel ingredients Research project Development of honeybee products from a biodiversity hotspot The endemic flora of Western Australia represents a biodiversity hot spot and provides the opportunity for beekeepers to create unique … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Oct 2016 - 15 May 2020 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Save Research project Poultry Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Research project Development of a Myco-pesticide for control of lesser mealworm in broiler houses Lesser mealworm is a significant pest of broiler houses that displays significant resistance to a number of current chemical controls. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2018 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Save Research project Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Future oysters CRC-P: New Technologies to Improve Sydney Rock Oyster Breeding and Production In the past, hatcheries producing the Sydney Rock Oyster (SRO) have had challenges with specific production aspects, impacting hatchery operation … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 29 Sep 2016 - 30 Aug 2019 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Save Research project Vegetables Crop protection Research project Review of the national biosecurity plan for the vegetable industry This investment is reviewing and updating the Australian vegetable industry’s current biosecurity plan. The revised plan will identify the … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 22 Sep 2016 - 1 Jun 2021 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Save Research project Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Displacement of the Merino ewe Less than 30% of ewe lambs born in the short to medium term are expected to be pure Merinos which represents … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 19 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Agriculture Victoria
Save Research project Other rural industries Research project Research and Development Extension for the Coffee Industry This project aims to assist the Australian coffee industry by ensuring they are kept up to date on issues and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 Sep 2016 - 15 May 2019 Research organisation Australian Subtropical Coffee Association
Save Research project Cross industry Data and AI Research project Development of AWI Smart Tags This investment aims to develop low cost, on-animal sensors (smart tags) to remotely monitor sheep. Smart tags may be solar … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 13 Sep 2016 - 31 Jul 2021
Save Research project Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Automation Food processing technology Machinery & hardware Research project Prototype development of machine to remove fat from beef striploins leaving a uniform thickness behind - Stage 2 This project is a continuation of AMPC project 2016-1032 on evaluation of beef striploin fat trimming, leaving a uniform layer … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Sep 2016 - 1 Feb 2019
Save Research project Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Better nutrient management on pig farms: a guide for interpreting soil and by-product analyses The Australian pork industry needs to operate in a sustainable manner that minimises negative impacts and maximises benefits to surrounding … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation Integrity Ag
Save Research project Honey bees Plant science Research project UNE - Secure Pollination for more productive agriculture (RnD4Profit-15-02-035) Quantification of pollinator impacts on crop yields that assists adoption of pollinator services by growers including the establishment of vegetation … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Sep 2016 - 3 Feb 2021 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Save Research project Crop protection Research project CSIRO - Weed Biocontrol (RnD4Profit-15-02-005) This project aims to improve the longterm profitability of primary producers by developing novel biocontrol solutions that reduce the recurrent … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Aug 2016 - 15 Jun 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Save Research project Crop protection Research project NSW DPI - Weed Biocontrol (RnD4Profit-15-02-005) "This project aims to improve the longterm profitability of primary producers by developing novel biocontrol solutions that reduce the … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Aug 2016 - 15 Jun 2020 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Save Research project Crop protection Research project QDAF - Weed Biocontrol (RnD4Profit-15-02-005) This project aims to improve the longterm profitability of primary producers by developing novel biocontrol solutions that reduce the recurrent … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Aug 2016 - 15 Jun 2020 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)