Wild catch fisheries Research project Opportunities and impacts of range extending scalefish species: understanding population dynamics, ecosystem impacts and management needs The response of different species to ocean warming is important as they underpin the structure and function of marine ecosystems … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 May 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Food processing technology Imagery Research project Rapid measurement of intramuscular fat This project tested the potential for a high-resolution imaging needle probe to measure the intramuscular fat (IMF) percentage in lamb. … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2019 - 30 Dec 2019 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Machinery & hardware Processing & packaging Research project Trial of HMT-1 industrial wearable computer This project is designed to identify core functionality, potential productivity and safety improvements enabled by the Real wear HMT-1 wearable … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2019 - 29 May 2021
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Novel ingredients Research project Concept Development of a Meat Pie for Dysphagia The overarching aim of this project was to develop and test a concept meat pie that looks and tastes like … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 25 May 2019 - 30 Oct 2020
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Assessment of size and scope of the certified temperate pasture seeds industry This project creates a detailed database providing an assessment of the size and scope of the Australian certified temperate pasture … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 May 2019 - 20 Oct 2019
Essential oils Novel ingredients Research project US EPA License requirements for tea tree oil as an industrial biocide This investment retains expert advice on EPA regulatory matters to support registration of 100% Pure Australian Tea Tree oil compliant with … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 10 May 2019 - 1 Apr 2023 Research organisation P Guinane Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Developing FRDC’s 2020-2025 RD&E Plan FRDC is subject to a government legislative requirement to prepare an R&D Plan for each consecutive 5-year period. … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 19 Apr 2019 - 30 Dec 2020 Research organisation Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Research project Gamification (Experience More) – Zappar This project will develop proof of concept packaging designs for red meat products using embedded augmented reality (Zappar). These concepts … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Apr 2019 - 1 Aug 2020
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Processing & packaging Research project Pet Food (Insights2Innovation) Review The pet food category is rapidly shifting due to changes in consumer expectations and global trends. This project identified new … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 14 Apr 2019 - 26 Dec 2019 Research organisation Greenleaf Enterprises Pty Limited
Wild catch fisheries Food processing technology Research project Maximising the value of the NSW Long Fin Eel catch through a whole of supply chain approach - Stage 1 There is a large unmet demand for eels in Asian markets with reduced tariffs through trade agreements enhancing the economic … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 7 Apr 2019 - 21 Jun 2020 Research organisation Honey and Fox Pty Ltd
Fruits Consumer health Research project Consumer insights for the Australian melon industry This investment undertook research to deliver insights into Australian melon consumers, including their melon consumption habits and attitudes. The information … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 5 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2019
Cross industry Consumer health Research project Yarrabilba Circular Food Economy Yarrabilba in South East Queensland will become Australia’s first ‘sustainable food city’ as part of this Food Agility project led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Lendlease. The project aims to develop a local food community based on circular economy principles. Funded by Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC) Project date 1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Wool Consumer health Research project Communicating Wool's Skin Health This investment focusses on the extension and communication of research findings regarding the use of wool garments in eczema sufferers … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Apr 2019 - 30 Jun 2019
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Research project Quantifying the Impact of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)’s Supply Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)’s Supply Chain Sustainability Program focuses on activities that enable Australia's red meat supply chains … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Mar 2019 - 31 Jan 2020
Wool Processing & packaging Research project Best practice care of clothing Wool’s ability to absorb body odours and bind them within the fibre until the garment is washed presents an … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 15 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2020
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Evaluation of Cobia and Giant Groper production and health in multiple growout systems, as an alternative species to farm in WSSV affected areas of South East Queensland The production and health performance of emerging aquaculture species, cobia and giant grouper, in former prawn farm pond and tank … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 14 Mar 2019 - 14 Mar 2019
Essential oils Consumer health Research project A Revised Monograph for BP and Ph Eur to align with ISO 4730: 2017 This is a revision of a British Pharmacopeia monograph to define Tea Tree Oil to comply with Australian Therapeautic Goods … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 8 Mar 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 Research organisation Tony Larkman
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Research project Quantifying the Impact of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)’s Supply Chain Sustainability Program This project involved the development of a triple bottom line approach to measuring and evaluating the impact of investments made … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 4 Mar 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Aquaculture Multiple technology areas E-commerce & market platforms Fisheries technology Imagery Robotics Traceability Research project Seafood tracking and traceability This Food Agility project will track fish from bait to plate. It harnesses a range of technologies to verify fish origin and quality and to support an online trading system for Sydney Fish Market. Funded by Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC) Project date 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 Research organisation University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Forestry Processing & packaging Research project Scoping an Automated Forest Fire Detection and Suppression Framework for the Green Triangle This project will establish the physical and mechanical properties of a nationally pooled Australian structural softwood timber sample to validate … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 Research organisation University of South Australia (UniSA)