Aquaculture Novel ingredients Research project National Seaweed Industry Blueprint Implementation The National Seaweed Industry Blueprint identified and defined the opportunity and the plan to to achieve a $100M industry by 2025.&… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 Research organisation Australian Seaweed Institute Pty Ltd
Plant science Research project Use of oaten hay to support sustainable development of dairy production There is limited scientific evidence to demonstrate the potential nutritional benefits of oaten hay for dairy production, despite the growth … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jan 2021 - 27 Aug 2025 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Sheep & lamb Research project Shelf life experience in chilled lamb export supply chains The shelf life of chilled sheep meats (lamb) is significantly consumed in transport to distant markets and logistics, particularly when … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 25 Jan 2021 - 11 Oct 2021 Research organisation National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)
Sheep & lamb Research project Extending the shelf life of vacuum-packed sheep meats The practical shelf life of vacuum-packed sheep meat stored at around -0.5°C is about 90 days for lamb; advantages may … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Jan 2021 - 30 Jul 2024 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Oilseeds Plant science Research project Amaranth - Emerging in Australia To develop a Research Development and Extension (RD&E) Strategy through establishing a better understanding of the domestic and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 Research organisation Stilts Pty Ltd trading as Rounding Up
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Processing & packaging Research project Shelf life models for beef and lamb A model to predict the shelf life of vacuum packed (VP) beef and lamb has been developed and found to … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 11 Jan 2021 - 30 Jul 2024 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Dairy Research project A Circular Economy for Silage Wrap This project supports the development of a Product Stewardship Scheme for farm plastics, and, in particular, dairy silage wraps and … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 Research organisation Dairy Australia
Eggs Consumer health Research project Eggs: protein that’s good for the planet and your body This project seeks to identify the benefits of egg consumption as a protein source for human nutrition and as an … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation Deakin University
Plant science Research project RD&E Strategic Plan for Australian Sesame Through significant industry engagement, this project will develop a research, development and extension plan for the Australian sesame industry. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Dec 2020 - 28 Dec 2021 Research organisation CESAR Pty. Ltd
Sheep & lamb Research project Identifying interventions to increase value-added lamb products for QSR Lamb is generally not a mainstay item on most QSR (quick service restaurant) restaurant menus. This project will look at … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 28 Dec 2020 - 18 Aug 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Thrive Corporate Roundtable – Food trend MLA will pilot with Thrive to test and learn how multinationals from adjacent sectors respond to several key mega trends … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 28 Dec 2020 - 6 Jun 2022
Fruits Research project Australian Bananas Consumer Research and Tracking FY21 In 2021, this short project is conducting research into consumer perceptions and attitudes towards bananas. It will identify triggers and barriers … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Dec 2020 - 31 Oct 2021
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Traceability Research project Discussion Paper on seafood traceability and labelling As seafood consumption grows in Australia, consumers are seeking more information to make informed purchasing decisions. This investment will support … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 13 Dec 2020 - 7 Feb 2021
Fruits Research project Table grape consumer acceptance and attitudes This investment is providing the table grape industry with valuable information on the behaviours and attitudes of consumers towards table … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 7 Dec 2020 - 7 Dec 2023
Vegetables Research project Australian sweetpotato market insight reports This investment is tasked with providing the sweetpotato industry with insights to improve the domestic supply chain’s understanding of … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 4 Dec 2020 - 2 Apr 2021
Fruits Research project Australian Summerfruit - Market Access and Trade Development This project is supporting the Australian summerfruit industry to maintain and develop their export markets. This work is designed to … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 26 Nov 2020 - 30 May 2024
Beef cattle Animal technology Research project Biomarkers for reducing non-compliance in beef carcases This project aims to identify and generate a library of biomarkers, present in saliva samples, which may be linked to … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 13 Nov 2020 - 20 Jun 2025 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cross industry Wild catch fisheries Research project Assessing the benefits of sea urchin processing waste as an agricultural fertiliser and soil ameliorant Urchin harvesting is currently the most significant urchin control measure with over 700 t of urchin being landed over the past … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 1 Nov 2020 - 29 Aug 2023 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wild catch fisheries Data and AI Research project Compilation of information for the US Marine Mammal Protection Act Comparability Finding process Recent changes to legislation in the United States (US) requires that nations importing seafood must demonstrate that they have a … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 11 Oct 2020 - 18 Feb 2021
Fruits Research project Market Intelligence Reports Melons Non-Protocol Markets The objectives of the project were to seek access trade performance information and the broader macroeconomic trading environment to ensure … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 2 Oct 2020 - 31 Aug 2021