Wool Research project Informed development of a flystrike vaccine This project focusses on two main areas: Using genetic and genomic data to determine the structure of blowfly populations in … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 2 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Plant science Research project CRSPI 2018-2020 The Climate Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CRSPI) is a partnership between Australian research organisations to invest in climate research, … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisations AgriFutures Australia, Australian Pork (APL)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Plant science Research project Next generation plant breeding: integrating genomic selection and high throughput phenotyping to enhance genetic gain in sorghum and mungbeans A range of new technologies including genomic selection and high throughput (HTP) phenotyping systems have the potential to dramatically improve … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Oilseeds Data and AI Research project Optimising Canola Production in Diverse Australian Growing Environments Canola growers in Australia need to be able to select varieties that will perform optimally in their local growing conditions. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Investigating phenology diversity in germplasm to optimise profitability from April sown oats Current milling oat varieties have a restricted season length. While early to medium spring types are available (~8 days spread when … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Capturing global diversity and international genetic gains of wheat and barley The CIMMYT Australia ICARDA Germplasm Evaluation (CAIGE) program coordinates the importation, quarantine, multiplication, distribution and evaluation of wheat and barley … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Sheep & lamb Research project Further development of a reference population, sheep genetics This project aims to further develop the reference population needed for genomic predictions in the Australian sheep industry. The project … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Nov 2018 - 30 Jun 2025 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Nuts Plant science Research project National almond breeding and evaluation program This investment continues the development of new self-fertile almond varieties with improved production characteristics, while progressing the evaluation of varieties … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 9 Nov 2018 - 1 Sep 2023 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Beef cattle Research project Proof of Profit from EBV based selection This project will utilise existing business performance data from the Australian Beef Report to develop a tool to generate a … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Nov 2018 - 1 Oct 2020
Sheep & lamb Research project Sensory testing to underpin genomic prediction This project will create and maintain a database to determine genomic predictions of Meat Standards Australia-based eating quality scores. It … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 Oct 2018 - 1 Nov 2021 Research organisation Murdoch University
Cross industry Research project Sex selection genes from fruit fly species for use in SITplus This investment is contributing to an improved understanding of the genetics involved in developing fit, male-only lines of Queensland fruit … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 19 Oct 2018 - 19 Oct 2022 Research organisation Macquarie University
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Plant science Research project Preserving Australia’s Rhizobial Collections to Benefit the Australian Grain Industry The gene-bank collections of rhizobia strains in Australia have provided the cultures for development of commercial inoculant production and are … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 11 Oct 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Murdoch University
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Oaten Hay Breeding Program - Improving rate of gain A desktop study providing recommendations on how to improve the efficiency and rate of progress in the fodder oat breeding … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 2 Oct 2018 - 24 Oct 2018 Research organisation Andrew Barr Consulting PL
Beef cattle Research project Predicting age of livestock from DNA samples This project will adopt methodology developed in the field of forensic science and apply it to livestock in order to … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Oct 2018 - 30 Jul 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Wool Research project MLPAO Evaluability of Anti Mullerian hormone This project aims to increase ewe weaning rates and lifetime productivity by providing sheep producers with a more accurate method … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 10 Sep 2018 - 1 Dec 2025 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Beef cattle Research project Beef CRC Genomics Database The aim of this project was to establish a ‘Beef CRC genomics database’ and provide a link between the data … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 3 Sep 2018 - 1 Sep 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Fruits Plant science Research project National tree genomics program for horticulture This program is about harnessing cutting-edge genetic technologies for the benefit of Australian horticultural tree crop industries. New tools are … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Sep 2018 - 1 Dec 2023 Research organisations Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Plant science Research project National papaya breeding and evaluation program New red and yellow papaya varieties are continuing to be bred and evaluated under this program, which follows on from … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 24 Aug 2018 - 23 Aug 2023 Research organisation Griffith University
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Plant science Research project Feedbase Advisory Panel The AWI Feedbase Advisory Panel aim is to review previous feedbase research projects, investigate the barriers to adoption and set … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 14 Aug 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project National Oat Breeding Program This investment in oat breeding will deliver superior new varieties with increased reliability and profitability for growers. The specific traits … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 14 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)