Forestry Plant science Research project Sustained productivity gains in softwood plantations through enablement of single-step genomic selection This project forms part of a series that aims to at least double the rate of genetic gain in pine tree breeding in Australia. This project will focus on the extensive network of trials and orchards in the Gippsland region of Victoria to further implement cutting-edge single-step genomic selection, provide pedigree and identity assurance for the radiata pine breeding and deployment populations, and deliver new, high-throughput sample processing methods. Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 30 Mar 2022 - 30 May 2024 Research organisation Treebreeding Australia
Forestry Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Robotics Research project A feasibility study of a commercially available remote-controlled and high-rate tree pruning unit to create fuel modified zones in softwood plantations This project will fund a feasibility study of a commercially available, remote-controlled tree pruning unit to evaluate whether the technology can reduce fuel zones and subsequent fire risk on P. radiata plantation edges. Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Sylva Systems Pty Ltd
Forestry Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Innovative nursery management solutions to sustainably manage root disease, improve nursery utilization, and enhance resilience and productivity of planted pines Root-borne diseases are increasingly affecting tree production nurseries, lowering productivity and profitability. This project will improve nursery management by defining the right balance of fertilizer, fungicide and microbial inoculum to break the disease cycle, and use field trials to refine treatments to improve establishment and resilience post-planting. Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 15 Mar 2022 - 30 May 2024 Research organisation Western Sydney University (WSU)
Forestry Plant science Research project Understanding Soil Resources for Radiata Pine Plantation productivity This project will identify gaps in publicly available, standardised soils data that would assist growers in improving the resilience, productivity and utilisation of the land where radiata pine plantations are growing, or may be established. Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 15 Mar 2022 - 10 Dec 2023 Research organisation Federation University Australia
Forestry Research project Autonomous detection and deterrent devices for browsing management in forested landscapes This project will develop and test autonomous surveillance, detection and deterrent mechanisms to assess deer use of heterogenous forested landscapes … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries Wine Wool Data and AI Research project A common approach to sector-level GHG accounting for Australian agriculture This project is focused on developing a common framework for greenhouse gas accounting of Australian agricultural activities at the sector level. Funded by Agricultural Innovation Australia (AIA) Project date 18 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Forestry Research project Harnessing the power of airborne high spatial resolution hyperspectral imagery for the softwood plantation industry This project will harness the power of airborne high spatial resolution hyperspectral imagery for the Australian softwood plantation industry. Using … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 1 Oct 2021 - 1 Dec 2023
Multiple industries Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Beverage Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Packaged food Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries Wine Wool Multiple technology areas Data and AI Traceability Research project OzAg Data exchange The Australian AgriFood Data Exchange has a vision to create an interconnected data highway for Australia’s AgriFood value chain.… Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation KPMG Australia
Forestry Research project Development of fit for purpose silviculture linking plantation management and productivity to wood properties This project will review the current knowledge on silviculture and growth rates that impact wood properties and the utility of … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 1 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation University of South Australia (UniSA)
Forestry Crop protection Research project Development of a portfolio of alternative weed control strategies for use in plantations Weed control is critical to productivity and financial viability of Australian forest plantations. A hierarchy of options is required to … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 31 Aug 2020 - 30 May 2021 Research organisation University of South Australia (UniSA)
Forestry Crop protection Research project Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries This project will provide a platform to develop and implement improved national diagnostics for key biosecurity threats by developing diagnostics … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 9 Jul 2020 - 4 Aug 2022 Research organisation Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Cotton Essential oils Forestry Nuts Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wine Crop protection Research project Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative Phase II 2021-23 The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative supports cross-sectoral research development and extension to minimise the damaging consequences caused by biosecurity threats … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 7 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Hort Innovation
Forestry Research project Indigenous Commercial Forestry Opportunities: East Arnhem, northern Australia This project will investigate the potential for commercial Indigenous forestry in the Northern Territory’s East Arnhem Land. In doing … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2023 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Forestry Crop protection Research project Characterising and managing fire risks to plantations under changing climates This project will evaluate fire risks in plantation regions under current and changing climates to support evidence-based management to reduce … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Forestry Plant science Research project Tools, systems and enabling genetic technologies for pines and eucalypts Practical tools and systems will be developed to enable outputs of genomics research and tree improvement to be integrated and … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 29 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2022
Forestry Data and AI Research project Operational immersive visualisation and measurement of dense point cloud data in forest inventory This project aims to provide Australian commercial forest growers and forest service providers with knowledge of and access to a … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 25 Jun 2020 - 29 Jul 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Forestry Plant science Research project Optimising productivity of hardwood plantations: yield gap analysis for Eucalyptus globulus plantations in southern Australia By defining the potential yield of plantations, estimating the gap between potential and actual yield, and attributing parts of the … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 25 Jun 2020 - 30 May 2022
Forestry Data and AI Research project Next Generation Resource Assessment and Forecasting for Australian Plantation Forestry This project will provide a business and technical pathway for the Australian plantation forest industry to cooperatively invest in remote … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 18 Jun 2020 - 30 Jul 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Forestry Crop protection Research project Sirex biocontrol: cryptic nematode field strain prompts urgent review of program The sirex woodwasp (Sirex noctilio) is an invasive species in many parts of the world, including Australia, where it has … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 18 Jun 2020 - 15 Dec 2022 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Forestry Input management Research project Mobile applications to support stakeholder surveillance of exotic forest and environment pests Australia has a robust plant biosecurity system designed to protect plant production systems, including forestry. Australia’s forests make a … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 12 Jun 2020 - 12 Dec 2021 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)