Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Harvest technology Imagery Plant science Research project Dispelling value uncertainty for hay growers – application of high-throughput, low-cost phenomics to predict Oaten hay quality in-crop fields, while improving oat breeding selection efficiency. Oaten hay quality is determined by the variety grown, management of the crop and environmental conditions, and then estimated once … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Apr 2024 - 14 Jan 2027 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Cross industry Multiple technology areas Animal technology Aquaculture technology Automation Crop protection Data and AI Fisheries technology Harvest technology Imagery Input management IoT & smart-farming Plant science Renewable energy Research project Navigating Environmental and Social Lending Opportunities for Australian Producers Conduct a comprehensive two-phase project navigating environmental and social lending opportunities for Australian producers. Phase 1 of the project will build … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 10 Mar 2024 - 19 Sep 2024 Research organisation Ernst & Young
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
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Harvest technology Plant science Processing & packaging Research project Australian Coffee Growers' Manual This project will develop a Manual of current best practices for growing, harvesting and processing coffee grown in Australia. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Nov 2023 - 8 Jun 2024 Research organisation Peasley Horticultural Services Pty Ltd
Honey bees Data and AI Research project Size and Scope of the Honey Bee and Pollination Industry - An Updated Snapshot The Size and Scope of the Australian Honey Bee and Pollination Industry report (Clarke and Le Feuvre, February 2021) provided a … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 Jul 2023 - 15 May 2024 Research organisation AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Game Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Funding agreement - Improving health and welfare in the buffalo live export supply chain Co-funding Investment in research in ways to improve buffalo health and welfare, and establish best practice, within the supply … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 18 Jun 2023 - 12 Oct 2026 Research organisation CRC for Developing Northern Australia Ltd
Data and AI Research project Knowledge Hub for environmental stewardship Develop an online ‘knowledge hub/community of practice (CoP)’ to act as a centralised point of information for … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 4 May 2023 - 3 Jul 2024 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Wine Multiple technology areas Data and AI IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware Research project Large scale automated visual yield estimation in table grape vineyards This project aims to test automated visual yield technology on larger properties of early adopters that have dedicated staff to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Apr 2023 - 11 Jul 2024 Research organisation Australian Table Grape Association
Other rural industries Alternative protein Research project Development of a RD&E Plan for the production of insects This project will support the growth of the Australian insect industry by developing an industry-endorsed RD&E plan, building … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Apr 2023 - 26 Jul 2023 Research organisation Tenacious Insights Pty Ltd
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
Multiple industries Game Other rural industries Poultry Research project Develop a Biosecurity Manual for the Ratite Program To help the ratite (emu and ostrich) industry to reduce and manage biosecurity risks, there is a need for a … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Feb 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 Research organisation Animal Health Australia (AHA)
Cereal grains Research project Independent review of the Grains Research and Farm Business Updates The GRDC Grains Research Updates (GRU) and Farm Business Updates (FBU) are an integral part of the GRDC's extension landscape … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 16 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 Research organisation Nine Creeks Consulting
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Plant science Research project Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN 2) The development of fungicide resistance and the limitation of available fungicide Mode of Actions is an ongoing issue for grain … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 10 Feb 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 Research organisation Curtin University
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
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project Case Studies - Stripe rust epidemic 2022 grower stories of management and yield impact. A stripe rust epidemic hit wheat crops across eastern Australia during the winter cropping season of 2022, reducing yields in some … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 11 Jan 2023 - 26 May 2023 Research organisation Astute Ag
Vegetables Research project Accelearting the adoption of best management practice in Australia's onion industry trhough integrated grower-led communications and extension This investment ensures the onion industry is equipped with the information and resources they need to adopt best management practices. … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 5 Jan 2023 - 11 Jan 2025 Research organisation AUSVEG
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
Beef cattle Multiple technology areas Animal technology Traceability Research project Implantable RFID for cattle - Commercial Supply Chain trials Based on the positive results that come out of the limited field trials completed on implantable RFID devices, it was recommended that further supply chain trials were undertaken to expand on this work to address the remaining adoption barriers for an implantable RFID device. Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Nov 2022 - 21 Jan 2025 Research organisation The Growth Drivers Pty Ltd
Pasture, fodder & feed Crop protection Research project Understanding and developing a response to bluegreen aphid resistance to chemical controls Lucerne and other legume crops can suffer significant damage from bluegreen aphids (BGA) directly feeding and spreading harmful plant viruses. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Aug 2022 - 22 Jun 2025 Research organisation CESAR Pty. Ltd
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Machinery & hardware Research project Increasing yield potential of Tasmanian white clover seed production crops Tasmania is a major producer of certified white clover seed production crops. The climate and environmental conditions in Southern … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Dec 2025 Research organisation Tasmanian Seed Industry Group Inc.