Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Harvest technology Imagery Plant science Research project Dispelling value uncertainty for hay growers – application of high-throughput, low-cost phenomics to predict Oaten hay quality in-crop fields, while improving oat breeding selection efficiency. Oaten hay quality is determined by the variety grown, management of the crop and environmental conditions, and then estimated once … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Apr 2024 - 14 Jan 2027 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
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 Crop protection Research project Delivery of a pest and disease diagnostic step change for the sugarcane industry (RSD - NIR) RSD is affecting sugarcane yield and profitability across Australia causing yield losses of over 30% in crop yield in some regions. … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2023 - 1 Dec 2025 Research organisation Sugar Research Australia Limited (SRA)
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Imagery Plant science Research project Benchmarking oat hay yield and quality in SA & Vic With the commercialisation of the National Oat Breeding program by Intergrain, an increased number of new varieties are expected to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jun 2023 - 5 Nov 2023 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)
Pasture, fodder & feed Research project National Hay Agronomy Stage 2 – Western Region – 2022 cropping season This project continues the investment in the National Hay Agronomy project (PRJ-011029) with a more targeted focus on WA. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 11 Jun 2023 - 26 Nov 2023 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
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)
Other rural industries Alternative protein Research project Development of a RD&E Plan for the production of insects This project will support the growth of the Australian insect industry by developing an industry-endorsed RD&E plan, building … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Apr 2023 - 26 Jul 2023 Research organisation Tenacious Insights Pty Ltd
Oilseeds Multiple technology areas Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Plant science Research project Australian Sesame Industry Production Research Program The Australian sesame industry is poised for a major expansion, driven by support from AgriFutures Australia and a collaborating group … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2028 Research organisation Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)
Cotton Input management Research project Economic Assessment of Australian Cotton Systems - What are the key drivers of profitability? Rising costs of production, increased climate variability impacting yield and quality, regulatory constraints and increased value of land all, contribute … Funded by Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) Project date 15 Mar 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 Research organisation AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
Sugar Research project Genomic prediction of ratoon yield robustness A trait of importance to sugarcane growers is the consistency of yield in ratoon crops. Variability exists in yield performance … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project Case Studies - Stripe rust epidemic 2022 grower stories of management and yield impact. A stripe rust epidemic hit wheat crops across eastern Australia during the winter cropping season of 2022, reducing yields in some … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 11 Jan 2023 - 26 May 2023 Research organisation Astute Ag
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Synthesis of data to optimise yield potential of barley in Australian farming systems This investment aims to review existing research data gathered for barley production to develop strategies for improving productivity and identifying … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 3 Jan 2023 - 28 Jun 2024 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Cotton Input management Research project Development of calibration Algorithms, Market validation and promotion of Handheld NIR instruments for efficient in-crop cotton nutrient management - NutriLOGIC validation and sample collection for NIR calibration The outcome of this investment is to improve grower and advisor confidence in nutrient management decisions by employing easy to … Funded by Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) Project date 2 Jan 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Pasture, fodder & feed Research project The Australian crop mirid: An emerging pest in lucerne seed production systems in South Australia. Lucerne is an important pasture species in Australia and pest management is critical in seed crops to maximise yield. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 Nov 2022 - 28 Sep 2023 Research organisation Lucerne Australia Inc.
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Input management Plant science Traceability Research project Evaluation and positioning of dual purpose cereals for the export hay market Dual purpose wheat and barley hay are being investigated to provide exporters with a broader suite of fodder products and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 8 Nov 2022 - 16 Mar 2025 Research organisation Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project The value and further evaluation of the mechanisms of weed interference of early vigour wheat genotypes The identification and quantification of the plant allelochemicals, microbial transformation products and microbial transformants would provide critical data on the … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 2 Nov 2022 - 30 Jul 2023 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
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
Cotton Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project Disease management in cotton farming systems - a participatory action research approach to deliver solutions Concerns by growers that disease is affecting growth and yield of their crops are increasing. In recent surveys of research … Funded by Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) Project date 15 Oct 2022 - 20 Sep 2026 Research organisation Crown Analytical Services