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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)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Working towards an ideal RMI Visa Program - Stage 2

This project undertook a review of workforce visas currently utilised by the Australian red meat industry processing sector to understand …
  • Funded by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Project date

    4 May 2020 -
    1 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    KPMG Australia

Sugar
Input management
Research project

Complete nutrient management planning for the Russell-Mulgrave and Lower Barron catchments

This project will work with up to 100 farms to promote nitrogen use efficiency by engaging agronomic specialists to provide high quality whole-of-farm nutrient management planning and associated farming systems advice.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    3 May 2020 -
    31 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection Data and AI Plant science
Research project

New digital technologies for managing winegrape production and quality

This project will develop and field test a shortlist of digital technologies for grapegrowers that provide more accurate and faster measurements of yield, canopy structure, early detection of disease, and crop condition and composition. A recent study estimated that these benefits could potentially deliver a 25% improvement in the gross value of Australian agriculture.
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2020 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cotton Dairy Fruits Nuts Sugar Vegetables
Input management
Research project

More profit from Nitrogen - Final evaluation and economic case studies

This project is evaluating the extent to which the 'More Profit from Nitrogen' program (MPfN) has delivered upon the objectives …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    9 Mar 2020 -
    11 Jun 2021

Aquaculture
Multiple technology areas
Aquaculture technology Plant science
Research project

Seaweed production as a nutrient offset for Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay is a 1,500 km-squared urbanised estuary adjacent to one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. Rapid population growth …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    29 Feb 2020 -
    27 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Wool
Multiple technology areas
Automation Robotics
Research project

Efficiency and Automation in Wool Harvesting

Labour is a significant cost in shearing, classing and wool handling. There are many activites in the wool zones where …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2020 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Cotton
Input management
Research project

CottonInfo Field Demonstration Trial: Investigation of the impact of last irrigations on profit and quality in the MIA region

This project provided further data for growers in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) to make informed decisions on the marginal …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2020 -
    30 Aug 2020

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Southern Valley Cotton Growers Association

Aquaculture
Multiple technology areas
Aquaculture technology Fisheries technology
Research project

Transitioning cobia aquaculture research and development in Queensland to industry

Cobia is a fin fish with a rapid growth rate and high quality flesh that make it a good candidate for aquaculture. This project sought to seamlessly transition cobia research and development in Australia to a fully vertically integrated industry production model.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Dec 2019 -
    30 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Renewable energy
Research project

Renewable Hydrogen Cost-Benefit Analysis for Australian Red Meat Processors

The proposed project is a literature review and development of a basis of design for a detailed feasibility study of …
  • Funded by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Project date

    5 Dec 2019 -
    1 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    All Energy Pty Ltd

Wool
Data and AI
Research project

Measurement of Follicle density and diameter

Current measures of wool follicle density are expensive and time consuming as they require a biopsy sample of the animal’…
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2019 -
    31 Aug 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Wine
Automation
Research project

Semi-automated undervine slasher development

Under vine management directly impacts on yield, quality and profitability of any vineyards. Regular slashing program plays a significant role …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2019 -
    30 Sep 2020

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Fruits Oilseeds Pulse grains Wine
Crop protection
Research project

Area Wide Management for cropping systems weeds: investigating the weed management, social and economic opportunity

The traditional approach to tackling weeds has been to focus on paddock or farm scale management. Instead this project aims …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Beef cattle
Input management
Research project

Revised Econometric Analysis- Effects of Biofuel Mandates

An investigation of the market impacts and influences of biofuel mandates on feedlots was conducted in 2018 under project B.FLT.0167. …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2019 -
    30 Oct 2020

  • Research organisation

    ACIL Allen

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