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Industry Development Grant Project_Jessica Berry

This Propolis Project, which is being run in conjunction with the University of the Sunshine Coast’s (USC) Honey …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    20 Oct 2020 -
    1 Apr 2021

  • Research organisation

    Hive and Wellness Australia Pty Ltd

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Evaluation of a smart-phone application to collect recreational fishing catch estimates, including an assessment against an independent probability based survey, using South Australia as a case study.

Nationally, there is a need for consistent and comparable information on recreational fishing to inform fishery stock assessment and to …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    4 Oct 2020 -
    30 Sep 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple technology areas
Machinery & hardware Plant science
Research project

Implementing new technologies for assessing oaten hay yield and quality

There are current limitations for assessing biomass and quality traits in oaten hay breeding and agronomy research. The FieldExplorer is …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    28 Sep 2020 -
    30 Mar 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Cereal grains
Data and AI
Research project

Technical and data management support for NCR1907-001RTX

This investment is providing domain knowledge, advice on experimental methodology including treatment selection and trial protocols for farming systems in …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    7 Aug 2020 -
    30 Apr 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

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

ARC Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection

The Hub aims to develop and commercialise an innovative biological alternative to chemical fungicides targeting economically significant diseases of broadacre and horticultural crops.
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2020 -
    1 Aug 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Animal technology
Research project

Evaluation of equine endometrium using Confocal Laser endomicroscopy

This project seeks to develop a novel state-of-the-art diagnostic technique to evaluate the health of uterine tissue in broodmares. Confocal …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2020 -
    1 Jan 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Integrated Farming systems in the medium rainfall zone of Southern Australia

This investment aims to provide growers and advisors with information on the rotational value of break crop or legume pasture …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    20 Jul 2020 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

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)

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

Program 3: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of Chickpea - Identification and characterisation of novel sources of AB resistance in elite cultivars and wild relatives of chickpea

The aim of this research is to stabilise yield and increase grower profitability through the reduction of loss associated with …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

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
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]

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

National tree crop intensification program

The National tree crop intensification program (AS18000) is a multi-agency, multi-discipline five-year collaborative R&D program of tree crop-specific …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    26 Jun 2020 -
    31 Jan 2025

  • Research organisations

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Fruits
Data and AI
Research project

Carbohydrates monitoring to predict yield/understanding fruit set

This project is examining the methods and tools needed to monitor carbohydrate status in avocado orchards, as a way of …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Jun 2020 -
    31 May 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Fruits
Research project

Kiwi Fruit Yield Predicition

This project will deliver predictive models of fruit yield count and fruit sizing for kiwi fruit crops to reduce waste from over-production and reduce costs from under-production, better aligning supply and demand.
  • Funded by

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    31 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Wild catch fisheries
Data and AI
Research project

Developing an independent shallow-water survey for the Western Rock Lobster Fishery: tracking pre-recruitment abundance and habitat change.

Forecasting lobster recruitment is important for the stock assessment of the West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery (WCRLMF). This forecasting …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Apr 2020 -
    30 May 2023

  • Research organisation

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

Vegetables
Research project

Green Beans Prediction

This research project will use data science and real-world testing to create accurate predictive models that will help the green bean industry to meet market demand.
  • Funded by

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2020 -
    31 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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)

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