Wild catch fisheries Research project Communications Program – Increasing community understanding, trust and acceptance for the western rock lobster industry Western Rock Lobster (WRL) association represents the western rock lobster industry and proactively manages internal industry and external community communications … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 29 Sep 2020 - 29 Jun 2025
Sheep & lamb Animal technology Research project Resource Flock Limited Cut x Cook Sensory evaluation and MSA Mark II Model Development This project aims to conduct consumer sensory testing in Australia of cuts from lambs and hoggets from the INF and … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Sep 2020 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Vegetables Plant science Research project Remastering Cassava in Australia Early work on cassava in Australia focussed on the crop as a source of ethanol and later as feed for … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 Sep 2020 - 4 Dec 2021 Research organisation Agsight Pty Ltd
Forestry Research project Development of fit for purpose silviculture linking plantation management and productivity to wood properties This project will review the current knowledge on silviculture and growth rates that impact wood properties and the utility of … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 1 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation University of South Australia (UniSA)
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Novel ingredients Plant science Research project Assessing artisan perennial wheat material as a new food crop Perennial grain production systems are being developed to increase sustainability and profitability for Australian farmers. This project aims to form … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 10 Aug 2020 - 10 Aug 2021 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Cereal grains Data and AI Research project Technical and data management support for NCR1907-001RTX This investment is providing domain knowledge, advice on experimental methodology including treatment selection and trial protocols for farming systems in … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 7 Aug 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Dairy Research project Technical Policy Support This project invests in research that will assist the Australian dairy industry formulate policies that support the Australian dairy industry … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2022
Dairy Processing & packaging Research project Supporting Manufacturing Sustainability This project aims to provide industry services, develop industry-led projects and mobilise external support for Australian dairy manufacturers to collectively … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2023
Fruits Research project Citrus Export Strategy Renewal This investment renewed the export strategy for Australian citrus. By identifying, sizing and prioritising opportunities in international markets, this project … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 29 Mar 2021
Other rural industries Input management Research project Investigating the potential of hemp as a forage crop Currently the value of the hemp crop is limited, as only the seed is harvested and utilised the vegetative parts … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jun 2020 - 3 Jun 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Aquaculture Novel ingredients Research project Analysis and benchmarking Australian seaweed for use in health products Australian marine plants, comprising seaweed and algae, are incredibly diverse and contain bio actives with proven benefits for nutritional health. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jun 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 Research organisation Sampano Pty Ltd
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Building a sustainable future for the Australian coffee growers' industry The potential for growth of the Australian coffee industry is significant (currently servicing less than 1% of demand), however industry growth … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 26 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2021 Research organisation Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project De-risking, commercial validation & value maximisation of Plantago in the ORIA. This investment provides R&D to establish Plantago as a commercial crop option in the Ord River Irrigation Area (… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 25 Jun 2020 - 29 Aug 2021 Research organisation RJ AGRICULTURAL SERVICES PTY LTD (T/A RAITECH)
Honey bees Consumer health Research project New opportunities for the production of premium and medicinal honey This investment will review a range of annual and perennial legumes suitable for use by the honeybee industry across southern … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 24 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2021 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Harvest technology Input management Plant science Research project Accelerating Wattle Seed production for the Australian Native Food Industry There are over 100 edible wattle species recognised across Australia and they grow in every ecosystem represented across the entire continent. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 22 Jun 2020 - 2 Jul 2023 Research organisation Australian Native Food Industry Limited
Fruits Processing & packaging Research project Processing jackfruit into ready-to-eat products and ingredients The Australian jackfruit industry has been largely stagnate for the last decade. There are two key impediments to growth: (1) the … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 22 Jun 2020 - 26 Aug 2021 Research organisation Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Processing & packaging Research project Rabobank FoodBytes! Pilot Y21Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Future technologies This project is a redesigned Corporate Accelerator by Rabobank USA, which will continue to match-make Food Tech start-ups and connect … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 20 Jun 2020 - 21 Nov 2021
Cross industry Research project A Common Approach to Sector-Level GHG Accounting for Australian Agriculture Australia has a National Greenhouse Gas Inventory, however commodity Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounts are being undertaken in a fragmented way … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Jun 2020 - 27 Feb 2023 Research organisation Agricultural Innovation Australia Ltd
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Traceability Research project Assessing real time tracking technologies This project will conduct a global scan of end-to-end tracking technologies (existing and under development) to provide whole of life … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2021 Research organisation Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)
Essential oils Novel ingredients Research project An updated evidence map on applications, efficacy, and safety of Tea Tree Oil The use of Tea Tree Oil has a long history in Australian traditional medicine. Today, Tea Tree Oil is manufactured … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Jun 2020 - 19 Jul 2021 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)