Research project Improving carbon markets to increase farmer participation The objective of this project is to prepare a synthesis of the learnings to date related to farmers participation in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 2 Mar 2018 - 15 Apr 2019 Research organisation Australian National University (ANU)
Wool Consumer health Research project IWTO Product Wellness Working This investment contributes to the IWTO Product Wellness Working Group (PWWG). The PWWG is an international wool forum for developing … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Mar 2018 - 13 Dec 2021
Nuts Input management Research project Hazelnuts in Australia: Productivity & Economic Analysis for Industry Expansion This investment will produce resources to inform and guide existing and new hazelnut growers on productive farm management strategies and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 Feb 2018 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Aquaculture Research project Assessing the nutritional value of Australian Barramundi This project will assess the variability in nutrient composition, specifically omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) and minerals, in … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 15 Feb 2018 - 21 Feb 2019 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Other rural industries Research project National Market Development Program for the Australian Turf Industry This project assists growers in developing their skills, knowledge and businesses through a range of extension activities, including delivering training … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Apr 2022
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb E-commerce & market platforms Research project Evaluation of Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology may have the potential to improve integrity systems for the Australian red meat industry. The purpose of this … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 14 Jun 2018
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 The purpose of this project was to develop a framework to measure and evaluate the success and impact of Meat … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Other rural industries Novel ingredients Research project Lift the demand for Australian Ginger:consumer requirements for industry growth This project aims to assist Australian ginger growers increase domestic (and export) demand for ginger by: understanding market opportunities, provide … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Oct 2018 Research organisation Brand Story Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb E-commerce & market platforms Research project Evaluation of Blockchain Technology Exploring Blockchain technology to assist in ensuring the provenance of Australian red meat product for overseas markets. This project will … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 25 Jan 2018 - 14 Jun 2018
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Pilot - Development of Seafood Nutritional Panels Composition and nutrition data are required to underpin consumer trust and demand in seafood products. While some data already exists … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 23 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2019 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Beef cattle Food processing technology Research project Consumer Sensory Evaluation of Stored Samples This project conducted consumer sensory testing of stir fry and yakiniku samples currently in storage at the University of New … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 22 Jan 2018 - 15 Jun 2018
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Food processing technology Machinery & hardware Research project Investigation into the suitability of standard meat conveyor belt materials for CO2 pellet cleaning This project seeks to investigate the effect of repeated cleaning of meat conveyors using CO2 pellets with respect to material … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 2 Jan 2018 - 1 Nov 2018
Vegetables Research project Vegetable Export Facilitators This collaborative program was designed to increase Australian vegetable exports, by supporting growers to capitalise on commercial business opportunities. It … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020
Cotton Processing & packaging Research project Continuous mercerisation of loose-stock cotton without fiber shrinkage A disadvantage of the developed continuous sliver mercerising is the wet-processing of cotton fibre only after it has already passed … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University)
Wild catch fisheries Research project ESD risk assessment for under-utilised species to facilitate structural reform of South Australia's commercial Marine Scalefish Fishery The aim of this project is to assess the potential to diversify South Australia’s Marine Scalefish Fishery (MSF) by … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Dec 2017 - 29 Jun 2019 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Media messages about sustainable seafood: how do media influencers affect consumer attitudes? This project developed a comprehensive picture of how relationships between chefs, media and industry shape consumer views about Australian seafood; … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Dec 2017 - 30 Dec 2019 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Wool Traceability Research project National Wool Residue Study CLSD This project addressed a critical priority to undertake studies addressing threats to wool’s environmental credential and strengthen wool’s … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 12 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2019
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Automation Food processing technology Research project First prototype automation for deboning lamb Shoulder - Stage 2 This stage 2 project follows a feasibility, conducted by BMC, to develop a pilot automation – AMPC project 2017-1050. Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Dec 2017 - 1 Feb 2021
Other rural industries Research project Economic Evaluation of Investment in the New & Emerging Plant & Animal Program Undertake an economic evaluation of AgriFutures' investment in the New and Emerging Plant Industries (NEPI) and the New and Emerging … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Dec 2017 - 21 Aug 2018 Research organisation Agtrans Research
Wool Traceability Research project IWTO Sustainable Practices Working CLSD The International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) is the global authority for standards in the wool textile industry. This project includes … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 30 Nov 2017 - 30 Jun 2019