Cross industry Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Renewable energy Research project Collaborative management and measurement of carbon farming and its co-benefits Farmers can earn money by storing carbon in their soils, but there is an opportunity to work together to develop … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 14 Dec 2022 Research organisation University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Cross industry Research project Incorporating digital farming for improved productivity in the Upper North of South Australia. Currently, key barriers to on farm technology adoption in the Upper North of South Australia are confidence and perceived return … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Upper North Farming Systems
Cross industry Research project Improving Farm Water Use Efficiency - Digital technology implementation and training to improve overall on-farm productivity and improve farm water-use efficiencies. The Stirlings to Coast Farmers (SCF) Producer Technology Uptake Program (PTUP) Water Use Efficiency trial involves the implementation of digital … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Stirlings to Coast Farmers Inc
Cross industry Imagery Research project Evaluating a remote sensing 'Time Series' approach for monitoring seasonal variability in tree health and yield forecasting in tea tree. This project will demonstrate the benefits of 'freely available' remotely sensed imagery for monitoring seasonal crop condition across years and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Australian Tea Tree Industry Association Ltd (ATTIA)
Cross industry Machinery & hardware Research project Encouraging adoption of cost efficient, accurate moisture monitoring in the irrigated farming system. This project will assess and display the use of various options to monitor crop moisture across a field. Using a … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Southern Growers Incorporated
Cross industry Research project Ag-Tech uptake project- enabling farmers to understand and utilize useful ag tech developments. The aim of this project is to contribute to the achievement of financial sustainability, productivity, and on-farm benefits for farmers … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Buckleboo Farm Improvement Group Incorporated
Cross industry Research project Development of a national waste management strategy for primary industries focusing on plastics (hard & soft), animal waste and hard waste such as workshop waste Agriculture, fisheries and forestry produce a large amount and diversity of waste with the disposal of waste often involving environmentally … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 9 Oct 2022
Cross industry Multiple technology areas Input management Renewable energy Research project The Efficiency Factor of Soil Carbon Stock Auditing Methods For carbon markets to work effectively, we need a soil carbon auditing method that maximises grower profitability and gives purchasers … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 30 May 2023 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Cross industry Research project Objective 5 - Carbon Market Readiness – Financial Services Australia’s carbon farming industry has grown steadily since the commencement of the Carbon Farming Initiative in 2011 and there … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 28 Dec 2022 Research organisation Carbon Market Institute Limited
Cross industry Research project Limestone Coast Carbon Smart Landscape Project: Stimulating a collaborative practical approach to carbon smart primary production at a local level in the Limestone Coast. Limestone Coast Carbon Smart Landscape Project: Stimulating a collaborative practical approach to carbon smart primary production at a local level … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 10 Jul 2021 Research organisation Limestone Coast Landscape Board
Cross industry Input management Research project Carbon Initiative Objective 3 - Market development pathways for producers. The transition to net zero emissions targets by a number of global economies represents both a threat and opportunity for … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 29 May 2022 Research organisation Common Capital
Cross industry Research project Revaluing Workshop Waste The Revaluing Workshop Waste project will identify waste and recycling opportunities and solutions for the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 25 May 2022 Research organisation Murrang Earth Sciences Pty Ltd
Cross industry Research project Innovation Uptake Program Riverine Plains Inc (a farming systems group covering North East Victoria and Southern NSW) is planning a two day “… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 29 May 2022 Research organisation Riverine Plains
Cross industry Research project FAN AgTech Farm Trail The project involves showcasing a number of different technological solutions to identified pain-points on various farming properties to create an … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 29 May 2022 Research organisation Food and Agribusiness Network Limited
Cross industry Research project Practical Technology Uptake on the Monaro- Hosting a Regional Agricultural Technology Symposium Monaro Farming Systems will coordinate a Regional Agricultural Technology Symposium, which will run over a full day. The symposium will&… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 29 May 2022 Research organisation Monaro Farming Systems CMC Inc
Cross industry Research project Evaluation of Cooperative Models for Carbon Pooling through Behavioural Economics This project aims to identify the most optimal cooperative model for agricultural producers for carbon pooling in Australia through the … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 May 2021 - 29 Aug 2022 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Cross industry Research project Evaluation of cooperative models under a carbon market as a method of increased engagement and uptake by producers, including exploring new or augmented approaches. Current research has focused on carbon practices at a national and regional level, but not at a local level to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 May 2021 - 30 Aug 2022 Research organisation Southern Queensland Natural Resources Management trading as Southern Queensland Landscapes
Cross industry Research project Clarifying the value proposition for farmers when considering variable rate (VR) fertiliser application to improve uptake of variable rate technology. This project will assist three growers to identify and address the gap between potential and actual grain yield for one … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 27 May 2021 - 27 May 2022 Research organisation West Midlands Group Incorporated
Cross industry Machinery & hardware Research project Soil moisture sensor network in the medium/low rainfall environment in the Northern Wimmera In the last two decades there have been large variations in traditional seasonal conditions, influenced by climate change. This project … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Woorak Community and Land Management Group
Cross industry Research project The evolution of agricultural advocacy In 2021, the National Farmers’ Federation commissioned the Australian Farm Institute to map a strategic path for Australian agricultural industry representation, … Funded by National Farmers' Federation (NFF) Project date 1 May 2021 - 4 Nov 2022 Research organisation Australian Farm Institute (AFI)