Fruits Research project Cherry Market Access and Trade Development This project is supporting the export readiness of the Australian cherry industry. This work is designed to helpAustralian cherry growers … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 16 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2022
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Processing & packaging Research project Completion of Customer personas – Wellness The overall objective of this project is to understand if mapping carcases for wellness/mood traits is a potential future … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Dec 2019 - 1 May 2021
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Consumer health Novel ingredients Research project Goat Beauty Cream – Proof of Concept Whilst beef fat has in the past been adopted, this project was led by a NSW goat producer to investigate … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 12 Dec 2019 - 1 Oct 2020
Wild catch fisheries Research project Species identification of Australia’s most significant octopus fishery – the Western Australian Common Octopus The Western Australian Octopus Interim Managed Fishery is Australia’s largest octopus fishery. There are 20 vessels operating on a full … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 7 Dec 2019 - 29 Jun 2021 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Nuts Research project Market Access, Maintenance and Development Program This project aims to develop a strategic plan for the market development for the export of Australian almonds to China. Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 3 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Almond Board of Australia
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Traceability Research project Cutting room traceability The aim for this project was to minimise package mishandling to ensure continued traceability of Aussie red meat, and to … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Dec 2019 - 1 Aug 2020
Other rural industries Research project Catalysing a $10M Australian Insect Industry: an industry-led RD&E plan AgriFutures Australia has identified insect farming as an emerging industry with high potential to reach $10 million per annum in the … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Nov 2019 - 27 Mar 2020 Research organisation AgThentic
Wild catch fisheries Research project Resource Sharing in Australian Fisheries Workshop - Progress to Date, Lessons Learnt and Next Steps towards a harmonised approach Over the past 20 years individual Australian jurisdictions have developed and implemented resource sharing arrangements. Various policies and statutes have been … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 13 Nov 2019 - 30 Dec 2019
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Traceability Research project Pilot trial of track and trace label for exporting This project will facilitate producer-led brand exporting into China, to demonstrate the value of using a track and trace system … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2021
Other rural industries Plant science Research project Defining terroir of Australian Coffee to increase demand and investment Market differentiation for the Australian coffee growing industry is currently inhibited by the lack of a robust platform and associated … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Oct 2019 - 31 May 2023 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Fruits Crop protection Research project Pilot sterile codling moth releases for the apple industry This project will develop recommendations for the integration of sterile codling moth (SCM) into existing apple and pear management and … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 18 Oct 2019 - 1 Jun 2023 Research organisation Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Input management Traceability Research project Chemical Residue Monitoring for the Fodder Industry This investment will assist the export fodder industry to demonstrate chemical residues below maximum limits imposed by various markets. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 18 Oct 2019 - 31 May 2024 Research organisation McMullen Consulting Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Renewable energy Research project Megasonic demulsification of oil and grease from meat processing wastewater AMPC is focussed on reducing water consumption, recycling wherever possible, and considering new sources of water where they are available, … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 30 Sep 2019 - 29 Jun 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Aquaculture Research project Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Ranching Research, Development and Extension Management Program In the last 30 years the Southern Bluefin Tuna Aquaculture Industry had developed rapidly and has the opportunity to continue to … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Sep 2019 - 29 Nov 2023
Multiple industries Cotton Wool Traceability Research project Australian Participation in the European Union Product Environmental Footprint Technical Advisory Board The EU has, since 2015, been developing an life cycle assessment (LCA)-based approach for assessing the environmental impact of consumer … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Dec 2022 Research organisations Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Research project International agriculture subsidies and the impact on Australian agriculture The project provides an understanding of the current state of play with regard to agricultural subsidies paid by major agricultural … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Sep 2019 - 15 Jan 2020 Research organisation Burnside Anderson Pty Ltd trading as Kym Anderson and Associates
Aquaculture Research project Workshop - Aquaculture opportunities in northern Australia: Solutions and Strategies Northern Australia has multiple advantages for aquaculture industry development. Industry sentiment and estimates indicate a probable doubling of production by 2028 … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 15 Sep 2019 - 29 Apr 2020 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Game Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Research project LEP RD&E Blueprint Development 2020-25 This project developed the Livestock Export Program (LEP) RD&E Blueprint 2020-2025 by engaging with farmers and livestock exporters … Funded by LiveCorp Project date 30 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2020
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Yield and quality assessment of dual purpose wheat for the export hay industry Awnless wheat is a market preferred option for wheaten hay in the export market and is a potential complementary product … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 27 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 Research organisation Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd
Alternative protein Research project Alternative Protein: Opportunities and Challenges for Australian Agriculture This report considers the opportunities and challenges for alternative proteins as substitutes for animal protein in Australian agriculture. Although animal … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 21 Aug 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 Research organisation Australian Farm Institute (AFI)