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Beef cattle
Input management
Research project

Easy P - Increasing adoption of Phosphorus supplementation in northern Australia

The purpose of this integrated R&D PDS project is to increase adoption of phosphorus (P) supplementation in northern …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    23 Nov 2020 -
    31 May 2027

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Sugar
Input management
Research project

On ground testing and modelling of the effectiveness of enhanced efficiency Fertilisers in the Wet Tropics catchments of the Great Barrier Reef

This project aims to improve knowledge of when and where the use of enhanced efficiency fertilisers (EEFs) in place of urea will both reduce the amount of nitrogen lost through leaching and run-off and result in agro-economic benefits for growers.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2020 -
    1 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Dairy
Input management
Research project

DairyHIGH 2

Efficient and effective nutrient management decisions are critical to profitable and sustainable milk production on Australian dairy farms. DairyHIGH 2 (high …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2020 -
    20 Jun 2025

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Beef cattle
Research project

Methane emissions of Australian feedlot

This project will evaluate the opportunity to suppress methane in feedlot cattle through inclusion of 3-Nitrooxypronal (Bovaer, DSM, Holland) in …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2020 -
    1 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Input management
Research project

Developing AgTech Prioritisation & ROI Estimator tools for the livestock sector

Using insights and cost & benefits data from MLA’s Carwoola and Romani trials, other relevant MLA projects and vendor …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Jul 2020 -
    30 May 2021

  • Research organisation

    KPMG Australia

Sugar
Input management
Research project

Mackay Whitsunday Cane to Creek

This project is focussed on engaging with growers in Central region, with an emphasis on priority sub-catchments in the Pioneer and Plane Creek Basins, to improve understanding of the science behind water quality targets and to implement change on their farms.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    17 Jul 2020 -
    31 Oct 2023

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia

Dairy
Input management
Research project

Forage Value Index

This project involves the ongoing development and updating of the Forage Value Index (FVI). The FVI is a tool that …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Cotton
Research project

CRDC Cotton Grower Survey 2020-2022

The annual CRDC Cotton Grower Survey captures information about cotton farming practices to provide a greater understanding of the industry’…
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    30 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Soil health and plant nutrition in Australian Apple and Pear orchards

The outcome of this project is to achieve more efficient use of resources (nutrients, water and soil) through improved orchard …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2020 -
    31 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

National tree crop intensification program

The National tree crop intensification program (AS18000) is a multi-agency, multi-discipline five-year collaborative R&D program of tree crop-specific …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    26 Jun 2020 -
    31 Jan 2025

  • Research organisations

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Other rural industries
Research project

Developing Nursery industry career pathways

This investment is working to attract new entrants and retain existing staff in all sectors of the Australian nursery industry, …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    10 Jun 2020 -
    15 Jun 2021

Beef cattle
Automation
Research project

Automated Bunk Management – Commercial trial

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Manabotix have commercialised alidar-based bunk scanner (Australian Patent number: 2018203945) which is more precise and …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    30 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Manabotix Pty Ltd

Beef cattle
Automation
Research project

Automated bunk management – ACC trial

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Manabotix have commercialised alidar-based bunk scanner (Australian Patent number: 2018203945) which is more precise and …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    30 Nov 2021

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Renewable energy
Research project

Solar PV with Storage & Biomass Boilers – LCOE calculator

This project involves the development of a tool and advisory service to help members evaluate the business case for solar …
  • Funded by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Project date

    11 May 2020 -
    13 Jan 2021

Beef cattle
Research project

Tailored feed additives towards reducing methane

Methane is produced by a class of microbes known as methanogens. This intends to develop feed additives that disrupt the …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    5 May 2020 -
    2 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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