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Aquaculture Natural capital assets Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Aquaculture technology Renewable energy
Research project

Overcoming propagule supply bottlenecks for seaweed production

Asparagopsis taxiformis, a red seaweed, seems to be the most effective species of macroalgae to reduce methane production in Australian livestock. To support the Australian livestock sector to reduce its emissions footprint by adding it to animal feed, there is an urgent need and significant commercial incentive to rapidly develop next-generation ways to propagate, farm and process Asparagopsis taxiformis at scale. This project will develop micropropagation tools for seaweed farming. By using plant tissue in small amounts, micropropagation can produce large numbers of disease-free plants in a short period, using small spaces.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Oct 2021 -
    30 Oct 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology E-commerce & market platforms
Research project

Statistical Support for MSA Research & Development

Meat Standards Australia (MSA) was developed by the Australian red meat industry to improve the eating quality consistency of beef and sheepmeat. This funding will provide project and study design consultation as well as statistical support for MSA research and development, as directed by authorised MSA personnel.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2021 -
    30 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    Strategic Bovine Services

Wild catch fisheries
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Harvest technology
Research project

Shark depredation in Australian fisheries: Understanding the scope of the issue and identify potential mitigation options

Shark depredation, where a shark consumes an animal caught by fishing gear before it can be retrieved to the fishing vessel, has been nationally acknowledged as an issue for all Australian fishing industry stakeholders. This project aims to define the characteristics of the shark species and populations involved, identify the relevant traits of the fisheries, and assess the potential impacts of shark depredation, to determine ways to mitigate and manage this source of mortality.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    29 Aug 2021 -
    29 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Multiple technology areas
Aquaculture technology Fisheries technology
Research project

A review of fisheries enhancement methods to promote profitability and sustainability in Australian fisheries

This project aims to increase the uptake of fisheries enhancement, the release of fish bred in aquaculture into the ocean to enhance Australian marine fisheries, by consolidating clear comparative data on the costs and benefits of each approach and how they can be most effectively applied in different scenarios. A decision support tool will be developed to enable managers to readily incorporate these approaches with other fishery management considerations.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    22 Aug 2021 -
    2 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Beef cattle
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Harvest technology Processing & packaging
Research project

The effect of lairage duration on carcase quality, yield and microbiological status

The purpose of lairage is to rest sheep and cattle prior to slaughter, to recover from loading and transport. This project will further develop the findings of a previous pilot study to determine if a shorter time in lairage improves carcase yield, meat quality and animal welfare at a commercial scale.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Jul 2021 -
    19 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    Bovine Dynamics

Cereal grains
Crop protection
Research project

Determining the economic impact of Native Budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) in cereal crops in the Western Region

Since 2018, there has been an annual and increasing trend in Western Australia of native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) causing feeding damage …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Wild catch fisheries
Multiple technology areas
Fisheries technology Harvest technology
Research project

Identifying biological stocks of Silver Trevally and Ocean Jackets for assessment and management

This study seeks to inform stock assessments for silver trevally and ocean jacket species across Australia and make recommendations for management to ensure neither variety is depleted.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2021 -
    29 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Transformational crop protection - Innovative RNAi biopesticides for management of sugarcane root feeding pests

This project aims to deliver proof-of concept for delivering RNA biopesticides as an innovative non-GM, non-toxic, ecologically safe topical application for the control of canegrubs as serious pests of sugarcane. It will involve identification of the best target genes for RNAi based biopesticides for both cane grubs and soldier fly and testing the RNAi based biopesticides in feeding assays /glasshouse against canegrubs.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    24 Jun 2021 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Crop protection Plant science
Research project

National Field Pea Breeding Program

The National Field Pea Breeding program is focussed on developing improved, high yielding varieties faster. The program deploys breeding technologies …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    31 May 2021 -
    30 Jun 2026

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Pulse grains
Research project

Digital viticulture technology for the Canberra Wine District

This project will support members of the Viticulture Society of the Canberra District Incorporated to: - hold a members workshop …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    29 May 2021 -
    29 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    Viticulture Society of the Canberra District Incorporated Association

Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production in South Australia.

The investment will deliver local development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise faming systems benefits from …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    26 May 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production in Victoria

This investment will deliver local development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise faming systems benefits from …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    20 May 2021 -
    31 Jul 2025

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Wine
Crop protection
Research project

Integrated management of grapevine phylloxera: Phase II

Phylloxera is a tiny yellow aphid that feeds on the roots of grapevines, killing them. This project is a next-phase research program to help protect Australian vineyards cope with phylloxera through more effective surveillance, improved selection of resilient rootstocks, disinfestation procedures and knowledge of Australian phylloxera ecology.
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2021 -
    30 Apr 2024

  • Research organisation

    Agriculture Victoria

Cereal grains
Crop protection
Research project

Management of spot form of net blotch in the low rainfall zones of Western Australia

Spot form net blotch (SFNB) is one of the most common foliar diseases of barley in Australia. It can be …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Cereal grains
Crop protection
Research project

Sclerotinia management for narrow leaf lupin crops in Western Australian farming systems

Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) is a serious but sporadic disease of broadleaf field crops in Australia. The main causal organism, …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    26 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

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