Sugar Input management Research project On ground testing and modelling of the effectiveness of enhanced efficiency Fertilisers in the Wet Tropics catchments of the Great Barrier Reef This project aims to improve knowledge of when and where the use of enhanced efficiency fertilisers (EEFs) in place of urea will both reduce the amount of nitrogen lost through leaching and run-off and result in agro-economic benefits for growers. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Nov 2020 - 1 Jun 2020 Research organisation Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Sugar Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Imagery Input management Robotics Research project Reducing herbicide usage on sugarcane farms in reef catchment areas with precise robotic weed control This project will extend the AutoWeed smart spot spraying technology to sugarcane, targeting grass and broadleaf weed species. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
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
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project Northern Farming Systems - Integrating research solutions for improving profitability in summer dominated rainfall systems Previous work has highlighted that there is a significant gap between potential and current cropping system efficiency and profitability in … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2025 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cotton Plant science Research project CottonInfo Field Demonstration Trial: Native vegetation long term monitoring sites This project supported the CottonInfo team to run a series of in-field trials to demonstrate research outcomes to growers. In … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD)
Cotton Research project Impacts and solutions: A scoping study on relative impacts of irrigation infrastructure on fish This project is a scoping study designed to evaluate the impact of river water extraction for irrigation on fish numbers. … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cross industry Input management Research project Smarter Irrigation 2: Improving the science of water footprinting In general terms a water footprint measures the amount of water used to produce each of the goods and services … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 14 Feb 2022 Research organisations New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Sydney (USYD)
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 Research project Developing smarter and sustainable pear orchards This investment is providing the pear industry with new technology and advanced management systems to improve fruit quality, maximise pear … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 26 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Fruits Plant science Research project Dried grape scion and rootstock evaluation program This investment is facilitating the continued maintenance of existing dried grape scion and rootstock trials from the previous levy funded … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 16 Jun 2020 - 27 Feb 2024 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
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)
Wine Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Data and AI Plant science Research project New digital technologies for managing winegrape production and quality This project will develop and field test a shortlist of digital technologies for grapegrowers that provide more accurate and faster measurements of yield, canopy structure, early detection of disease, and crop condition and composition. A recent study estimated that these benefits could potentially deliver a 25% improvement in the gross value of Australian agriculture. Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Data and AI Research project SoilWaterNow: Soil water nowcasting for the grains industry This project will deliver a scientific framework to nowcast plant available water (PAW) at any point in time, within and … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 28 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Input management Research project Water Security for the Chicken Meat Industry The Australian chicken meat industry is facing unprecedented water shortages in response to climate change and increased water demand. This … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 18 Jan 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 Research organisation Integrity Ag
Cotton Input management Research project SIP2 - Key learning sites southern (making the most of water) - Alex Schultz This investment demonstrates and extends the use of automated surface irrigation layouts to improve efficiency of water use. The project … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Jan 2020 - 15 Feb 2022 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cereal grains Automation Research project SIP2 - Smarter irrigation in rice growing systems - John Hornbuckle As the Australian rice industry moves to implement 'Dry Rice' strategies that aim to minimise ponded water time and reduce … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Jan 2020 - 15 Feb 2022 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Cotton Research project Grassroots Grant: Demonstration farm of IoTR and LoRaWAN technology This investment supports on-farm demonstration of IoT (internet of things) sensor technology and transmission of sensor output data via low … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Nov 2019 - 15 Aug 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Goanna Ag
Natural capital assets Research project On-Farm Water Demand Putting real-time water usage data into the hands of farmers in Manjimup, Western Australia, to enable accurate assessment of the economic value of water for irrigation to agribusinesses and to the community. Funded by Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC) Project date 3 Jul 2019 - 30 Oct 2022 Research organisation Curtin University
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