Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Improved oat varieties for hay production 18-19 (extn PRJ-007615) The National Oat Breeding Program (NOBP) develops improved hay and grain varieties for southern Australia. This project aims to increase … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 6 Aug 2018 - 31 May 2019 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project BREEDPLAN and Sheep Genetics short video This project developed a short video series targeted at commercial producers who are new to BREEDPLAN and Sheep Genetics. These … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Aug 2018 - 15 Dec 2019
Wool Research project CRISPR Phase III Understanding the biology of the Australian sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) is critical to developing new and effective strategies for its … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 21 Jul 2018 - 20 Feb 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Fruits Plant science Research project National pineapple breeding and evaluation program This investment is focused on the release of new pineapple varieties suited to Australia’s key pineapple growing regions. There … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 16 Jul 2018 - 10 Jun 2023 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Aquaculture Research project FRDC Sponsorship International Symposium for Genetics in Aquaculture XIII The International Symposium for Genetics in Aquaculture (ISGA) is a triennial premier aquaculture event that brings together globally leading researchers, … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Jul 2018 - 19 Jul 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Sugar Plant science Research project Genetic analysis and marker delivery for sugarcane breeding This project will develop a genetic analysis pipeline to characterise high value bi-parental populations, to deliver markers linked to commercially relevant traits for marker assisted selection (MAS). Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wine Plant science Research project New and Improved yeast and bacterial starter cultures-novel attributes, process efficiency and wine distinctiveness Once grapes have been harvested and crushed, Australian winemakers face many challenges to a successful fermentation. These include conditions such … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Improved Genetic Gain through GRDC Participation in Barley Pan-genome Consortium A pan genome describes all the genes and genetic variation within a species. A comprehensive understanding of this genetic variation … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Murdoch University
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Traits of importance for aerobic 'DryRice' varieties for the Riverina region The Australian rice production system in southern NSW has historically been reliant on flooded conditions that consume large amounts of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Jun 2018 - 9 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Beef cattle Research project A novel semen extender to accelerate genetic improvement programs The aim of this project is to make artificial insemination viable for more producers, by developing a medium that extends … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 28 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Newcastle
Pulse grains Plant science Research project Post-Doctoral Fellowship - More profit from lentils through enhanced tolerance of waterlogging and improved canopy management This investment will utilise pulse agronomy and physiology techniques to improved tolerance to waterlogging and improve canopy management to avoid … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 25 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Fruits Plant science Research project National Strawberry Varietal Improvement Program This investment continues the work of the national strawberry breeding and evaluation program. The program has commercialised 12 new varieties for … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 18 Jun 2018 - 30 Nov 2022 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Pulse grains Plant science Research project Lupin Breeders Toolbox - A Resource for Lupin Genetic Improvement This project aims to expand the current genomic and genetic resources available in one of the major grain legumes grown … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 15 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Sheep & lamb Research project Female Reproduction Phenobank and Validation This project will use stored DNA samples to genotype animals with existing phenotypic records, to help reduce the time to … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2018 - 20 Oct 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project NCCP: identifying synergistic genetic bio control options for Cyprinus carpio in Australia A review of genetic will assist the Science Advisory Group (SAG) of The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) and other … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 23 May 2018 - 30 Jan 2019
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Lucerne Variety Trial – Assess optimum plant stress levels for seed production The importance of Lucerne as a pasture species in Australia has been supported by innovation of new varieties. This variety … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 May 2018 - 29 Sep 2023 Research organisation Lucerne Australia Inc.
Beef cattle Research project Feed intake measurement of cattle This project will collect Net Feed Intake genetic information for the 2017/2018 Angus cohort of cattle in the Beef Information Nucleus(… Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 May 2018 - 15 Jul 2018 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Aquaculture Fisheries technology Research project Identification of differentially expressed innate immune genes in the New Zealand paua (Haliotis iris) and the Australian hybrid abalone (H. laevigata X H. rubra) upon immersion challenge with the abalone herpesvirus-1 (HaHV) Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) in abalone is caused by abalone herpesvirus (HaHV). All Australian abalone species tested to date have … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Apr 2018 - 29 Sep 2019 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness
Fruits Plant science Research project National Persimmon Varietal Evaluation Program This investment is focused on evaluating superior and locally-adapted scion and rootstock varieties from global programs for the Australian persimmon … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Jul 2023 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Beef cattle Research project Development of a National Beef Genotyping This project will develop an industry research strategy for genotyping cattle across the nation. The strategy will be produced in … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Apr 2018 - 15 Jun 2018 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)