Other rural industries Renewable energy Research project Propagation and testing of novel agave species for challenging Australian conditions Agave has huge potential as a plentiful and superior bioenergy and biofuel feedstock in Australia. Species are currently limited to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Dec 2023 - 26 May 2025 Research organisation Vircura R&D Pty Ltd
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Harvest technology Plant science Processing & packaging Research project Australian Coffee Growers' Manual This project will develop a Manual of current best practices for growing, harvesting and processing coffee grown in Australia. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Nov 2023 - 8 Jun 2024 Research organisation Peasley Horticultural Services Pty Ltd
Sugar Research project Understanding phosphorous requirements for sugarcane crops growing in alkaline soils Phosphorus requirements for sugarcane crops growing in alkaline soils is poorly understood and will be investigated using a combination of … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 10 Jul 2023 - 10 Jun 2027 Research organisation Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Other rural industries Research project Australian Industrial Hemp Program of Research (AIHPR) Broadacre hemp for seed and/or fiber production has the potential to become a sustainable and profitable crop in Australia. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2023 - 30 May 2028 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Research project Decision support framework and tool supporting Australian producers to make informed decisions about the relative benefits arising from their actions for production, natural capital, and/or natural ca A large number of resources, tools and calculators exist to support producer decision making around entering carbon markets and other … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 4 May 2023 - 29 Jun 2024 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Data and AI Research project Knowledge Hub for environmental stewardship Develop an online ‘knowledge hub/community of practice (CoP)’ to act as a centralised point of information for … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 4 May 2023 - 3 Jul 2024 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Cereal grains Other rural industries Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Wool Multiple technology areas Data and AI Input management IoT & smart-farming Research project Connecting soil moisture monitoring and soil moisture predictions with automated irrigation systems This project aims to connect soil moisture monitoring and soil moisture predictions with automated irrigation systems from end to end … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 May 2023 - 10 Jul 2024 Research organisation Southern Growers Incorporated
Multiple industries Beef cattle Cereal grains Other rural industries Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Data and AI Research project Supporting better decision-making through increasing farmers data-based knowledge This project aims to increase the adoption of soil moisture probes and weather stations to provide farmers with data-based knowledge … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Apr 2023 - 5 Sep 2024 Research organisation Facey Group
Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Imagery Input management IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware Plant science Renewable energy Research project Online Tool for Decision Making Pathways This project will provide farmer-friendly tools to assist farmers in adopting innovations that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 Research organisation Heytesbury District Landcare Network
Poultry Machinery & hardware Research project Contribution to Pilot to Paddock Innovative energy, water & nutrient technologies & practices smart farms project The AgriFutures Australia Chicken Meat program is contributing towards the project to Identify potential policy and regulatory barriers and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 9 Nov 2022 - 14 Jun 2023 Research organisation Scolexia Pty Ltd
Nuts Crop protection Research project AL21004 - Cover crops for soil health and productivity This investment explores cover cropping as a management practice in Australian almond orchards by assessing its efficacy and practicality in … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 18 Oct 2022 - 30 Jul 2027 Research organisation University of Adelaide
Cereal grains Input management Research project Consultancy to explore options to improve the application of amendments for subsoil amelioration Soil constraints, which are responsible for significant yield losses globally, can be defined as any soil characteristic that limits crop … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cereal grains Input management Research project Economics of Amelioration of Soil Sodicity The 2020-22 results from soil amelioration research trials (established by USQ1803-002RTX) were able to deliver significant yield increases … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Sep 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Dairy Research project Enteric Methane Reduction This project will look to address the problem of finding novel solutions to reduce enteric methane, which is the largest component of dairy farm emissions with the fewest available solutions. Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 24 Aug 2022 - 30 Sep 2023
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project NGN Improving and understanding the interaction between Water Use Efficiency and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Canola Growers participating in National Grower Network (NGN) forums in Southern NSW require canola nitrogen management strategies for different seasonal water … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 20 Apr 2023 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Dairy Research project Soil function in varied pasture systems This project is an additional series of studies attached to the TIA Dairy High 2 project (Eliot research farm). The aims … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2025
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Input management Research project Sustainably Growing Horticulture Value in cool climate Australia This investment is tackling the barriers to sustainable expansion in cool climate horticulture by addressing critical issues and risks associated … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 29 Jun 2022 - 30 May 2027 Research organisation Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Machinery & hardware Plant science Processing & packaging Research project Best practice manual for growing, harvesting and storing Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) in Australia The Australian Hemp Council (AHC) is a formal association of Australia's IH growers and crop consultants including personnel from state … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 Jun 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 Research organisation Australian Hemp Council
Fruits Input management Research project Growing robust avocados This project is increasing the quality of Australian avocado production by supporting the industry to grow robust produce through targeting … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 20 Jun 2022 - 8 Jan 2025 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Other rural industries Imagery Research project Australian Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) agronomic scoping studies The Australian industrial hemp industry, which currently is focused predominantly on the use of fibre and seed, is … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Jun 2022 - 10 Mar 2023 Research organisation Growfield Agricultural Consultancy