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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Plant science
Research project

Improved Grazing Production on Non-Wetting Soils

The South Australian Non-Wetting Soils (NWS) project will apply soil amelioration techniques tested in cropping systems, to sandy soil based …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2020 -
    15 Nov 2026

Sugar
Input management
Research project

Mackay Whitsunday Cane to Creek

This project is focussed on engaging with growers in Central region, with an emphasis on priority sub-catchments in the Pioneer and Plane Creek Basins, to improve understanding of the science behind water quality targets and to implement change on their farms.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    17 Jul 2020 -
    31 Oct 2023

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia

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

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Soil health and plant nutrition in Australian Apple and Pear orchards

The outcome of this project is to achieve more efficient use of resources (nutrients, water and soil) through improved orchard …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2020 -
    31 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Sugar
Input management
Research project

Complete nutrient management planning for the Russell-Mulgrave and Lower Barron catchments

This project will work with up to 100 farms to promote nitrogen use efficiency by engaging agronomic specialists to provide high quality whole-of-farm nutrient management planning and associated farming systems advice.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    3 May 2020 -
    31 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Multiple industries
Cotton Dairy Fruits Nuts Sugar Vegetables
Input management
Research project

More profit from Nitrogen - Final evaluation and economic case studies

This project is evaluating the extent to which the 'More Profit from Nitrogen' program (MPfN) has delivered upon the objectives …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    9 Mar 2020 -
    11 Jun 2021

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Data and AI
Research project

Machine learning to extract maximum value from soil and crop variability

The yields of major crops in Australia are often below their water-limited potential. A reason for this is the complexity …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    24 Feb 2020 -
    23 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Data and AI
Research project

Machine learning to map soil constraint variability and predict crop yield

This project will use a variety of Machine Learning techniques to bring together previously underutilised on-farm, satellite, and weather data …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    17 Feb 2020 -
    31 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Imagery
Research project

Synchrotron Postdoctoral Fellow no. 1: Soil - root interactions using intact field soil cores.

Research on root morphology, distribution and function are complicated by the difficulties associated with taking root measurements without causing root …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Oct 2019 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Imagery
Research project

Synchrotron Postdoctoral Fellow no. 2: Soil - nutrient availability mapping under field conditions using intact soil cores

Depletion of phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) in soil sublayers is a significant issue for crop production. Decreased availability of …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Oct 2019 -
    1 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of South Australia (UniSA)

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Australian sugar industry soil health benchmarking in the Central region of Qld - increasing profit and transforming soil health practices through cooperative industry research, extension and adoption

This project will directly address soil and nutrient management practices which have off-farm impacts on water quality of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR).
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    15 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Farmacist

Sugar
Plant science
Research project

Australian sugarcane industry soil health benchmarking in the Wet Tropics region of QLD - increasing profit and transforming soil health practices through cooperative industry research, extension and adoption

This project will directly address soil and nutrient management practices which have off-farm impacts on water quality of the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    31 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    T.R.A.P. Services

Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Professor of Soil Biology (includes CottonInfo technical lead and myBMP module lead)

Soil microbial communities mediate key soil functions that are directly relevant to crop productivity, through their effects on resource availability (…
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New England (UNE)

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Managing wine pH in a changing climate

This project aims to better understand the relationship between potassium levels in soil, vine and berry, and berry composition and …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    31 Dec 2022

  • Research organisation

    Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Understanding causes of physical constraints in sandy soils and implications for targeted deep tillage

Physical constraints to crop water-use are prevalent in sandy soils of the southern region, but the nature of the physical …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2019 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Development and validation of soil amelioration and agronomic practices to realise the genetic potential of grain crops grown under a high yield potential, irrigated environment in the northern and southern regions.

This investment will develop and evaluate the effectiveness of novel soil management technologies and crop specific agronomic management practices on …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2019 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

Increased yield through improved management of soil constraints in cotton farming systems

Each year, soil compaction costs the Australian cotton industry $30 million. It increases waterlogging, and restricts crop growth, nutrition, yield and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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