Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Program 5: IDM package for Ascochyta Blight in chickpeas Ascochyta blight (AB, Phoma rabiei) is a devastating fungal disease of chickpea in Australia and worldwide. Current control recommendations often … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Disease management strategies in broadacre grain crops for South Australia This project aims at improved management strategies for a number of broad-acre grain crop pathogens. Field trials for ascochyta blight … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Program 1: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of chickpea - Ascochyta blight pathogen biology, population dynamics and epidemiology. Ascochyta Blight (AB, Phoma rabiei) is a major fungal disease capable of causing significant loss and management costs to chickpea … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Griffith University
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative - Phase 6 The evolution of herbicide resistance in agricultural weeds is a major concern to the productivity of Australian cropping systems. This … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Weed species for potential research investment This investment will assess existing weed risk and prioritisation frameworks for their suitability to be applied to prioritising the research … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 4 Dec 2020 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Surveys and associated diagnostics of the incidence and severity of diseases of cereals, and pulses in the southern region (South Australia) This investment is part of the ongoing disease surveillance program to monitor the changes in pathogen populations including their incidence … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Cotton Crop protection Research project Using DNA diagnostics to monitor disease suppressive cotton farming systems The southerly expansion of cotton growing has brought cotton into cooler conditions that are more favourable to a range of … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD), Crown Analytical Services, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), The University of Sydney (USYD)
Cotton Crop protection Research project Evaluate efficacy of novel chemistries, biocontrol agents and management practices to control Alternaria and Black Root Rot disease in cotton This project represents an ongoing effort to evaluate the efficacy of novel chemistries and biocontrol agents against black root rot (… Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Essential oils Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Optimisation of Lavender Oil There is a current export demand of 50 tonne for quality Australian lavender oil. To meet demand and to provide consistent … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 24 Aug 2022 Research organisation La Trobe University
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing Pink Rot in potatoes – a pilot study This project is investigating how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Fruits Crop protection Research project Understanding the mode of action of phosphite in avocado for enhanced management of Phytophthora root rot This project is improving industry understanding of how the fungicide phosphite is metabolised by avocado trees infected with Phytophthora root … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 26 May 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Multiple technology areas Input management Robotics Research project Advancing apple orchard systems This project will develop “smarter” apple orchards to improve apple quality and maximise apple yield whilst increasing labour efficiency. The … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 26 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Fruits Crop protection Research project Strengthening cultural and biological management of pests and diseases in apple and pear orchards This project is demonstrating the success of biological control methods and is aligned with new research into improving the orchard … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 25 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [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)
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
Forestry Crop protection Research project Sirex biocontrol: cryptic nematode field strain prompts urgent review of program The sirex woodwasp (Sirex noctilio) is an invasive species in many parts of the world, including Australia, where it has … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 18 Jun 2020 - 15 Dec 2022 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Forestry Input management Research project Mobile applications to support stakeholder surveillance of exotic forest and environment pests Australia has a robust plant biosecurity system designed to protect plant production systems, including forestry. Australia’s forests make a … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 12 Jun 2020 - 12 Dec 2021 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Forestry Crop protection Research project Developing exotic pest surveillance capacity in high risk areas across Australia By improving exotic forest/tree pest surveillance capability across Australia, this project aims to support early detection and mitigate the … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 12 Jun 2020 - 12 Dec 2021 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Wine Multiple technology areas Crop protection Traceability Research project Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries The broad aim of this cross-sectoral project is to improve our national plant diagnostic knowledge, processes and capacity for the … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jun 2020 - 1 Jun 2023
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Plant science Research project Growing perennial pastures in a variable Determine the most persistent and productive perennial pastures for Gippsland, by investigating species, establishment methods, ground cover potential, species persistence … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 13 May 2020 - 30 Oct 2026