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Forestry
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Innovative nursery management solutions to sustainably manage root disease, improve nursery utilization, and enhance resilience and productivity of planted pines

Root-borne diseases are increasingly affecting tree production nurseries, lowering productivity and profitability. This project will improve nursery management by defining the right balance of fertilizer, fungicide and microbial inoculum to break the disease cycle, and use field trials to refine treatments to improve establishment and resilience post-planting.
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    15 Mar 2022 -
    30 May 2024

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

Identifying new resistance genes for Panama Tropical Race 4

This project will identify new genetic material associated with resistance to the banana disease Panama Tropical Race 4, with the aim of developing a range of molecular markers. These will be used to screen germplasm in international breeding programs to identify lines and varieties that will ultimately be used by Australian banana growers.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    3 Feb 2022 -
    30 Nov 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Identification and management of a fungal disease complex in melons

This investment is improving the melon industry’s capability to reduce the impacts of soilborne fungal diseases through improved knowledge …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    12 Jan 2022 -
    12 Jan 2025

  • Research organisation

    Agreco

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cereal grains Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

PDS: Improved Pasture Management Systems

This project aims to improve the pasture management systems implemented in the upper north of South Australia, by promoting better pasture options that improve the mixed farming enterprise; and demonstrating that an improved understanding of Food On Offer, including feed budgeting and the use of remote sensing pasture assessment tools, will improve overall productivity, profitability and sustainability.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2022 -
    15 Sep 2025

  • Research organisation

    Upper North Farming Systems

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Plant science
Research project

PDS: Feeding Grain on Grass

This project will fund a demonstration site for producers in central west and northern New South Wales, to demonstrate the benefits of using forage and grain feed tests to develop a grain ration to supplement livestock that are grazing forage crops. Supplementary feeding increases liveweight gain and enables improved production efficiency and increased profitability.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2022 -
    20 May 2025

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Local Land Services (NSW LLS)

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

National Grapevine Collection Coordinator

Wine Australia has developed a strategic framework for the management of Australia’s grapevine germplasm resources. This project seeks to …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2022 -
    1 Jan 2025

  • Research organisation

    Foundation Viticulture

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Plant science
Research project

Pasture Monitoring in the Rangelands

The Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) funded by this project aims to demonstrate that routine monitoring and management of key pasture species can boost the productivity of rangelands livestock businesses. The project will engage 5 core producers and 15 observer producers responsible for managing 700,000ha, 140,000 sheep and 2,500 cattle.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Dec 2021 -
    27 Aug 2027

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Local Land Services (NSW LLS)

Multiple industries
Fruits Vegetables
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Traceability
Research project

National Fruit Fly Council Phase 4

This project continues funding for the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC), which consists of federal and state governments, industry representatives and research funders who strategically coordinate fruit fly management in Australia. Fruit fly is one of the biggest trade barriers for horticulture products. In 2016 the cost to Australia was estimated to be $300 million due to control measures and international trade restrictions.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    10 Dec 2021 -
    15 Dec 2026

  • Research organisation

    Plant Health Australia (PHA)

Cross industry
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Aquaculture technology Automation Consumer health Crop protection Fisheries technology Harvest technology Imagery Indoor agriculture Input management Machinery & hardware
Research project

Services to Develop the Producer Technology Uptake Program Community of Practice Resources

This project is aimed at identifying and where required (and within the available budget and timeframe) developing content, tools and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    9 Dec 2021 -
    28 Apr 2022

  • Research organisation

    Price Rural Management Pty Ltd

Pasture, fodder & feed
Crop protection
Research project

Understanding Blue Green Aphid Resistance in the Pasture Seeds Industry

Lucerne and other legume crops suffer significant damage from bluegreen aphids (BGA) directly feeding and spreading harmful plant viruses in …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    7 Dec 2021 -
    3 Nov 2022

  • Research organisation

    CESAR Pty. Ltd

Cereal grains
Multiple technology areas
Data and AI Imagery Input management
Research project

Real-time remote-sensing based monitoring for the rice industry

Rice growing operations rely on good information to make the best use of the available water to produce high quantity …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Nov 2021 -
    31 Aug 2025

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection Data and AI Imagery Input management
Research project

Quick and Easy Precision Ag tools to increase rice yield and WUE

This project will deliver quick and easy Precision Agriculture tools to the whole rice industry, to increase yield and improve …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Nov 2021 -
    15 May 2024

  • Research organisation

    DataFarming

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Wool
Plant science
Research project

Testing Tropicals - NSW Southern Slopes

This project will fund a Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) featuring tropical and sub-tropical pasture species in production systems on the southern slopes of New South Wales. Producers will be able to compare these species to current summer feed options (e.g. lucerne and summer-active perennials), and work out what management adaptations would be necessary to successfully incorporate these species.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    10 Nov 2021 -
    1 Jun 2027

  • Research organisation

    Holbrook Landcare Group

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Healthy Subsoils Produce More Red Meat

The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) promotes innovation and learning in the red meat and livestock industries of southeast Australia. This project funds a Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) to address the priority to 'Improve pasture establishment, productivity and persistence in landscapes prone to subsoil compaction or hard pan soil structure'. The project is to be conducted with the Yarra Valley Farmers and Alexandra/Mansfield Farmers Groups in north central Victoria.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2021 -
    11 Jul 2028

  • Research organisation

    Agridome Consultancy

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Determining the Benefits of Mixed Species Pastures in a Changing Climate

Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm through the holistic management of key facets, including soil health, water and fertiliser use. This pilot program will identify the key areas for further research to develop a scientifically robust approach to regenerative farming in Australian dairy systems.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Multiple technology areas
Imagery Input management Plant science
Research project

Agronomy and remote sensing to maximise rice water productivity

Rice growers require best management practice guidelines for rice varieties grown under the diverse range of water management practices and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Oct 2021 -
    30 Aug 2024

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Consumer health Food processing technology Traceability
Research project

Effective control of Listeria on rockmelons through alternative post-harvest treatment methods

This project is determining the optimum postharvest strategies to reduce the risk of rockmelons being contaminated by listeria, a bacteria found widely in soil, water and vegetation that can cause the disease, listeriosis. Trials will evaluate the effectiveness of five common sanitisers against listeria and make best practice recommendations for growers.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    25 Oct 2021 -
    1 Nov 2022

  • Research organisation

    Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus

This project is developing tools for the effective management of citrus black core rot, which causes internal rot and bitter flavours in infected fruit that is often undetected until it reaches the juicing plant or kitchen bench. It aims to unravel the disease cycle, including sources of inoculum and timing of infection. A post graduate will be involved throughout the project to increase the future research capability of the Australian citrus industry.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    14 Oct 2021 -
    27 Feb 2026

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

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