Sugar Crop protection Research project Moth Borers - how are we going to manage them when they arrive? Moth borers are medium to large moths that eat through sugarcane as caterpillars, reducing yields by up to 20%. To prepare for a potential incursion, this project is investigating the feasibility of using soil-applied systemic insecticides to manage moth borers. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Aug 2021 Research organisation Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Sugar Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project New approaches to quantifying nitrogen fluxes in enhanced efficiency fertilisers in Australian sugarcane This project is using a range of techniques to understand how nitrogen (N) flows in EEFs in relation to soil types and environmental conditions in sugarcane. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project Post-doctoral Fellowship - Managing soil constraints with On-Row Seeding Systems for the Low Rainfall Zone Previous research has shown that repeated sowing of crops on the same row can enhance the micro-environment in which crops … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 2 Sep 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Nuts Input management Research project Research program for the Australian Pistachio Industry This project aims to provide Australian pistachio growers with information to assist them increase the yield and quality of pistachio … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project National Hay Agronomy project This investment provides agronomic and pathology information for export fodder producers. The project will target hay variety responses to nutrition … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jun 2018 - 8 Jun 2022 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Cereal grains Data and AI Research project ULA00011 - National Phenology Initiative The GRDC National Phenology Initiative aims to deliver accurate cultivar and environment specific estimations of wheat and barley phenology to … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 13 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation La Trobe University
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Lucerne Variety Trial – Assess optimum plant stress levels for seed production The importance of Lucerne as a pasture species in Australia has been supported by innovation of new varieties. This variety … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 May 2018 - 29 Sep 2023 Research organisation Lucerne Australia Inc.
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Russian Wheat Aphid Risk Assessment and Regional Thresholds Russian Wheat Aphid (RWA) is a cereal pest of international significance due to yield losses caused by feeding induced phytotoxicity … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Pork Animal technology Research project More piglets born alive with dextrose Seasonal infertility can manifest itself in various forms but reports typically concentrate on reductions in farrowing rate and litter size. … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 12 Feb 2018 - 27 Jun 2019
Research project Emerging Technologies - Impact of Consumer Perceptions This project will provide an updated and expanded assessment of the top 10 emerging technologies across the agricultural sector to examine … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 27 Jul 2018 Research organisation GHD
Fruits Plant science Research project New custard apple varieties and enhanced industry productivity This investment supports accelerated development of the Australian custard apple industry by developing ne and innovative varieties with superior tree … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Wool Research project Genetic Evaluation: Productivity, Efficiency and Profitability (GEPEP) Currently the extrapolation of per head productivity to per hectare in sheep is attempted using several approaches that are all … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 18 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Murdoch University
Fruits Plant science Research project Evaluation of new rootstocks for the Australian citrus industry This investment is evaluating the performance of new commercial and public rootstocks from global programs for the Australian citrus growers, … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Multiple industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project Australian National Vetch Breeding Program The Australian National Vetch Breeding Program builds on previous work in vetch breeding and aims to deliver improved vetch varieties, … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 16 Nov 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Nuts Plant science Research project Evaluation of potential prunus rootstocks for almond production This investment evaluates new commercial almond rootstock material from global programs for a range of production traits of importance to … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Aug 2017 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation Almond Board of Australia
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Providing feedback to producers – what value for the processor? This project will review five existing models of producer feedback and develop Case Studies, particularly focusing on the returns and … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Aug 2017 - 3 Jun 2019 Research organisation National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)
Multiple industries Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project National Soybean Breeding Program 2017 - 2021 Soybean is an integral part of the diverse range of cropping systems in Australia. This project aims to develop varieties … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Sugar Plant science Research project Implementing and validating genomic selection in SRA breeding programs to accelerate improvements in yield, commercial cane sugar, and other key traits This project is exploring a relatively new technology called genomic selection (GS), which is being widely applied to many genetically simpler species to accelerate genetic gains. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 1 Jul 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland
Dairy Input management Research project C4 Milk Project This project aims to assist dairy farmers in Queensland and northern New South Wales to increase their margin over feed … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisations Dairy Australia, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cotton Plant science Research project Improving water use efficiency in a changing climate Research indicates that while higher CO2 improves some aspects of cotton growth, there could be negative impacts, such as rank … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Western Sydney University (WSU)