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
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project MLPAO Reproduction Efficiency This project is looking at the performance of Merino ewes over their lifetime to help the Australian Merino industry understand … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 17 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wool Research project CRISPR Phase II This project was the first stage of an on-going investigation into the use of the genetic modification technology CRISPR for … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 15 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Input management Research project Improving Drought Resilience through Cluster Fencing Cluster fences involves collaborative efforts by private landholders and governments to erect exclusion fences around a number of properties primarily … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2023
Wool Research project Resilience in the Merinos This project is focussed on validating production benefits in wool sheep by: Determining if it is possible to identify Merino … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 18 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wool Traceability Research project National Wool Residue Study CLSD This project addressed a critical priority to undertake studies addressing threats to wool’s environmental credential and strengthen wool’s … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 12 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2019
Wool Research project A new method for conducting FECRTs Internal parasites are ranked the highest costing disease in the Australian sheep industry. Losses in production will continue to rise … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2020
Wool Traceability Research project IWTO Sustainable Practices Working CLSD The International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) is the global authority for standards in the wool textile industry. This project includes … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 30 Nov 2017 - 30 Jun 2019
Wool Consumer health Research project Optimised Fire Resistant Base Layer It is widely accepted that woollen garments have a range of fire resistance benefits. This investment sought to generate evidence … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 9 Nov 2017 - 30 Jun 2019
Wool Research project Sheep Ectoparasite Resistance Update The impact of insecticide resistance on blowflies is usually a reduction in the protection period provided by treatments rather than … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Nov 2017 - 1 Jul 2020 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Wool Research project Demonstration of a new method for WEC ASBVs This project investigated the use of a more sensitive worm egg count (WEC) method (using the Mini-FLOTAC technique) for Australian … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 2 Oct 2017 - 12 Dec 2020
Wool Research project Putting WormBoss into practice WormBoss is Australia's sheep worm control resource and is part of the ParaBoss group of products incorporating WormBoss, FlyBoss and … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 12 Sep 2017 - 1 Apr 2020 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Lifetime Ewe Management 7 This investment supports the Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) training program, which is a nationally accredited course involving groups of five … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 30 Jan 2020 Research organisation Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project The pathway to genetic gains This project identified ways to improve the number of lambs weaned through greater capture and use of reproduction information. This … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Nextgen Agri Limited
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Input management Research project RRD4P Dryland Legume Pasture Systems The project seeks to increase the adoption of novel legumes in the low and medium rainfall areas of southern Australia. … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
Wool Research project New Chemicals for Sheep Blowfly Control Control of the sheep blowfly relies largely on the use of chemical insecticides applied as preventative treatments to protect against … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 31 Aug 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wool Processing & packaging Research project Field testing and evaluation of sensor technology for wool bales The differences between the environment, surface and core bale temperature and humidity have implications for the prediction of foot and … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 4 May 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Wool Research project MLPAO Pingelly wethers Stage 1 The objective of this project was to add value to the Merino Lifetime Productivity Project through extra measurement of wether … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 10 Apr 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Murdoch University
Wool Traceability Research project Wool LCA - Improving measurement CLSD This project supports AWI's Life Cycle Analysis Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The TAG functions as an expert advisory process for … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 6 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2021
Wool Processing & packaging Research project Wool LCA - The Impact of Change Management CLSD Life cycle assessment (LCA)-based rating tools developed for the apparel industry are used to promote a change in demand … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 6 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2017