Fruits Crop protection Research project Review of the national biosecurity plan for the cherry industry and development of a biosecurity manual for cherry producers To help the Australian cherry industry remain aware of biosecurity threats, and assist in biosecurity preparedness and capability, this project … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 3 Jan 2017 - 31 May 2021 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Eggs Research project Investigating drivers of biosecurity engagement and approaches for improving this engagement among egg producers in Australia Previous research in the Australian poultry industry identified the need for increased adoption of biosecurity practices on Australian egg farms, … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Eggs Research project Examining the effect of feed additives on Spotty Liver Disease Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) is a bacterial illness in laying hens that often results in reduced egg production and increased … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018
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)
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)
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Future oysters CRC-P: Polymicrobial involvement in OsHV outbreaks (and other diseases) Recent research highlights the polymicrobial role in oyster diseases, and this project aims to improve the understanding of the complexity … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Aug 2016 - 30 Aug 2019 Research organisation University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Biosecurity preparedness for the grains industry - Preparation and review of eme In the past, Australia's lack of shared land borders has provided a degree of natural protection from exotic pest and … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Pulse grains Plant science Research project PulseBio 4: Biosecure pulse seeds The Australian Grains Genebank imports pulse germplasm for use by breeders and researchers. The two main bottlenecks in accessing and … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Pasture, fodder & feed Crop protection Research project Lucerne Seed Wasp management Lucerne seed wasp (LSW) is a major pest to lucerne seed producers which cannot be controlled through traditional pesticide applications. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 11 Mar 2019 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
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 Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Aquatic Animal Health and Biosecurity Subprogram: Strategic planning, project management and adoption This project supports Australia’s arrangements for managing aquatic animal health and to support sustainability, market access and the profitability … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Aug 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness
Poultry Research project A detect-alert-deter system for enhanced AI biosecurity and risk assessment To improve meat chicken farm biosecurity, awareness and a better understanding is required of the Avian Influenza (AI) transmission pathways … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 15 May 2019 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
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
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)
Honey bees Animal technology Research project Improving Biosecurity Resources and Better Understanding Bee Health in Australia Biosecurity planning provides a mechanism for the Australian honeybee industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to assess current biosecurity practices … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Apr 2016 - 30 Jul 2019 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Cross industry Crop protection Research project Building the resilience and on-farm biosecurity capacity of the Australian production nursery industry This project is enhancing the biosecurity preparedness of the Australian nursery industry by developing new pest and disease contingency plans … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 4 Jan 2016 - 24 Dec 2020 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cross industry Crop protection Research project National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program The National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program aims to ensure production nurseries in Australia are aware of and prepared for incursions … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Nov 2015 - 18 Dec 2020
Cotton Crop protection Research project Surveillance and studies for endemic and exotic virus diseases of cotton This project provided continued capacity in plant virology expertise and diagnostics, building industry awareness of viral disease threats, and developing … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2015 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cross industry Crop protection Research project SITplus: Raising Qfly sterile insect technique to world standard This is a large and complex program, involving researchers and activity across the SITplus consortium. The overall intent is to … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 22 Jun 2015 - 31 May 2021 Research organisation Macquarie University
Pasture, fodder & feed Crop protection Research project Potential exotic virus threats to Lucerne seed production in Australia Plant viruses cause significant economic losses in agriculture and may pose biosecurity risks to lucerne production and seed exports. A … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jun 2015 - 30 Apr 2019 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)