Nuts Plant science Research project Hazelnut growth through the Implementation of the 2030 Strategic Blueprint The hazelnut industry is emerging in Australia with approximately 350 tonnes produced in Australia by local growers. In contrast, 4,000 tonnes of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 Jun 2020 - 29 Oct 2021 Research organisation Hazelnut Growers of Australia Inc
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Traceability Research project Stage one of the National Food Traceability This national, multi-sector project aims to develop consistent data formats to share traceability data between trusted supply chain partners. This … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 11 Jun 2020 - 1 Apr 2022 Research organisation Deakin University
Fruits Plant science Research project 2030 Strategic Development Framework for Jujubes in Australia This project will undertake preliminary research and pilots to inform a broader 3-5 year strategy for Australian Native Agriculture and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 11 Jun 2020 - 29 Oct 2021 Research organisation South Australian Jujube Growers Association Inc
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Plant science Processing & packaging Research project Developing technical plans for processing Australian industrial hemp straw Hemp straw is considered a waste product of hemp seed production. This investment will review existing processes, technologies and quality … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Jun 2020 - 28 Jan 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Fruits Research project Kiwi Fruit Yield Predicition This project will deliver predictive models of fruit yield count and fruit sizing for kiwi fruit crops to reduce waste from over-production and reduce costs from under-production, better aligning supply and demand. Funded by Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC) Project date 1 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2022 Research organisation University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Research project Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Gartner Australia new product trends Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has engaged the services of Gartner Australia for a 1 year subscription-based research and related services, … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Jun 2020 - 15 Jul 2021
Honey bees Novel ingredients Research project Optimising bioactive content of Australian stingless bee honey Trehalulose is a functional food ingredient with several patents in place particularly for blood glucose control. Trehalulose occurs naturally in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jun 2020 - 30 May 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Multiple technology areas Harvest technology Imagery Machinery & hardware Plant science Robotics Research project Sensors for Summerfruit Exports Developing innovative new real-time sensors to assess fruit quality to meet summerfruit export requirements for the Chinese market. Funded by Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC) Project date 31 May 2020 - 30 Oct 2022 Research organisation Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Traceability Research project Foundational work to build the future research for traceability systems The project will conduct a 6-week sprint to scope out the high level requirements of a future traceability system, using … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 31 May 2020 - 19 Apr 2021
Other rural industries Research project Growing the Australian Native Ag+Food sector This project will undertake preliminary research and pilots to inform a broader 3-5 year strategy for Australian Native Agriculture and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2020 - 29 Aug 2021 Research organisation Food Futures Company
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Traceability Research project Defining the overarching requirements for product verification claims This project will identify attributes of Australian red meat that require product verification of key product claims. It will also … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2020 - 18 Jun 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Processing & packaging Research project Fast prototyping value added meat product This project will case study several minimum viable product (MVP) concepts from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)'s Product & … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2020 - 11 Jun 2021
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Consumer health Research project Beyond meat to quality ingredient components This project will help highlight red meat usage and its potential as a high value ingredient, to demonstrate to the … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2020 - 1 Mar 2021
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Novel ingredients Processing & packaging Research project Goat Pet treats – Proof of Concept development This project will explore the proof of concept development of goat-based pet treats, such as goat horns and ears. The … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2020 - 1 Apr 2021
Other rural industries Input management Research project Assessing the performance of international coffee cultivars in Australia The Australian coffee grower industry generates a unique product from a small footprint. Established over the past 30 years it … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2020 - 30 May 2025 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Nuts Consumer health Research project Nuts for life- educating health professionals This project aims to provide informaiton on the health benefits of nuts and produce high level health claims for their … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 May 2020 - 24 May 2023
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Renewable energy Research project Solar PV with Storage & Biomass Boilers – LCOE calculator This project involves the development of a tool and advisory service to help members evaluate the business case for solar … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 11 May 2020 - 13 Jan 2021
Wild catch fisheries Research project Investigate changes in acceptance of wild caught Barramundi in the foodservice and hospitality market sectors The recent market failure of wild-caught Barramundi has seen the price to fishers fall to an all-time low. Anecdotal information … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 10 May 2020 - 1 Aug 2021 Research organisation Honey and Fox Pty Ltd
Aquaculture Research project Oyster Industry Response to the COVID19 Crisis In response to the COVID19 crisis, Oysters Australia is investigating ways of supporting the industry, particularly through initiatives that could … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 7 May 2020 - 29 Oct 2020
Fruits Multiple technology areas Consumer health Processing & packaging Research project Nashi Consumer Research 2020 In 2020, this short investment provided the Australian nashi industry with crucial insights into consumer attitudes and behaviours towards nashi pears. … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 May 2020 - 18 Sep 2020