Research project Carbon pricing in global agricultural markets: Assessing impacts of carbon taxes on Australian agriculture To achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions aligned with Nationally Determined Contributions, a range of carbon pricing schemes are being considered, … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 25 Feb 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 Research organisation Australian Farm Institute (AFI)
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Animal technology Aquaculture technology Automation Consumer health Crop protection Data and AI E-commerce & market platforms Fisheries technology Food processing technology Harvest technology Imagery Indoor agriculture Research project Horizon Scanning for Australian rural industries Australia’s rural industries must be prepared to adapt to and thrive amidst a complex and increasingly uncertain future.&… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Dec 2023 - 16 May 2024 Research organisation Tenacious Insights Pty Ltd
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Emissions life-cycle assessment for the Australian export fodder industry Action on climate change is accelerating around the world, driving changes across all sectors – including agriculture. Agrifood value chains … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 Jun 2023 - 7 Apr 2024 Research organisation Common Capital
Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Animal technology Aquaculture technology Research project Identification of novel anti-methanogenic pasture and freshwater and algae feed supplements Approximately 65% of Australian agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to methane emissions. As majority of Australian sheep and beef cattle … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 Apr 2023 - 9 Sep 2024 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Imagery Input management IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware Plant science Renewable energy Research project Online Tool for Decision Making Pathways This project will provide farmer-friendly tools to assist farmers in adopting innovations that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 Research organisation Heytesbury District Landcare Network
Oilseeds Multiple technology areas Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Plant science Research project Australian Sesame Industry Production Research Program The Australian sesame industry is poised for a major expansion, driven by support from AgriFutures Australia and a collaborating group … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2028 Research organisation Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)
Vegetables Input management Research project Industry level lifecycle analysis updated to better understand eco-credentials and minimise risks This investment is developing a tool for mushroom growers to compare their environmental performance against industry-average benchmarks. This information will … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 2 Feb 2023 - 2 Jan 2025 Research organisation thinkstep-anz
Vegetables Input management Research project Nursery Sustainability - Undertaking a life cycle assessment This investment is developing a tool for nursery growers to compare their environmental performance against industry-average benchmarks. This information will … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 2 Feb 2023 - 12 Jan 2024 Research organisation thinkstep-anz
Other rural industries Research project Development of a Strategic RD&E plan for quinoa. Quinoa is a gluten-free, high protein, low -allergenic, healthy pseudocereal. Despite its ancient use as a food by South … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 26 Jan 2023 - 15 Apr 2023 Research organisation Murdoch University
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Input management Plant science Traceability Research project Evaluation and positioning of dual purpose cereals for the export hay market Dual purpose wheat and barley hay are being investigated to provide exporters with a broader suite of fodder products and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 8 Nov 2022 - 16 Mar 2025 Research organisation Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd
Nuts Crop protection Research project AL21004 - Cover crops for soil health and productivity This investment explores cover cropping as a management practice in Australian almond orchards by assessing its efficacy and practicality in … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 18 Oct 2022 - 30 Jul 2027 Research organisation University of Adelaide
Dairy Research project Enteric Methane Reduction This project will look to address the problem of finding novel solutions to reduce enteric methane, which is the largest component of dairy farm emissions with the fewest available solutions. Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 24 Aug 2022 - 30 Sep 2023
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Increasing cereal yield potential through reduced floret abortion The number of grains produced by a cereal contributes significantly to yield. Grain number is determined largely by the number … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 15 Aug 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Oilseeds Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Wool Research project RRDfP 'Forewarned is Forearmed' Final Monitoring and Evaluation. The output of this project will be a final monitoring and evaluation report for the project Forewarned is Forearmed (FWFA), equipping farmers and agricultural value chains to proactively manage the impacts of extreme climate events Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 20 Jul 2022 - 16 Jun 2023 Research organisation ACRE Economics
Nuts Research project AL20005 - Pathway to carbon neutral - life cycle analysis (LCA) in almond orchards This project is undertaking a life cycle analysis of the almond industry, with the intention being to develop sustainable practices … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 7 Jul 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 Research organisation Edge Environment Pty Ltd
Wine Research project Pinion Advisory - PIRSA Bushfire Recovery Case Studies The aim of this project is to extend bushfire recovery trials in the Adelaide Hills for a third season, to allow three small-scale trial sites to continue to be managed and monitored across vintage 2023. Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Machinery & hardware Plant science Processing & packaging Research project Best practice manual for growing, harvesting and storing Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) in Australia The Australian Hemp Council (AHC) is a formal association of Australia's IH growers and crop consultants including personnel from state … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 Jun 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 Research organisation Australian Hemp Council
Multiple industries Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Oilseeds Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Wool Research project Forewarned is Forearmed: Videos demonstrating use of extreme climate forecasts for northern Australia Four short videos will be professionally produced to demonstrate the 'Forewarned is Forearmed' products and their use in decision making and risk mitigation within the red-meat, sugar, grains and cotton industries. This is part of the Rural R&D for Profit project 'Forewarned is Forearmed'. Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 10 Jun 2022 - 16 Jun 2023 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Oilseeds Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Wool Research project Forewarned is Forearmed: Videos demonstrating use of extreme climate forecasts for Southern Australia Four short videos will be professionally produced to demonstrate the 'Forewarned is Forearmed' products and their use in decision making and risk mitigation within the red-meat, dairy, wine grape and grains and industries. This is part of the Rural R&D for Profit project 'Forewarned is Forearmed'. Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 31 May 2022 - 16 Jun 2023 Research organisation Laundry Lane Productions Pty Ltd
Fruits Research project Improving drought resilience and on farm decision making through a localised weather station network and monitoring equipment. This project is designed to support producers throughout their agtech journey by being a gateway and example piece of how … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 May 2022 - 15 Jun 2023