Capital requirements for commercial production of asparagopsis for methane reduction in cattle

There is significant interest in the use of asparagopsis to reduce methane emissions in livestock, however, the capital requirements needed …

Effective control of Listeria on rockmelons through alternative post-harvest treatment methods

This project is determining the optimum postharvest strategies to reduce the risk of rockmelons being contaminated by listeria, a bacteria found widely in soil, water and vegetation that can cause the disease, listeriosis. Trials will evaluate the effectiveness of five common sanitisers against listeria and make best practice recommendations for growers.

People In Agriculture 2

People in Agriculture is a free online resource that features information on employment law, career management and professional practice for employees and employers in agriculture. This investment will provide employment information to dairy farmers to enable safe, positive, productive agricultural workplaces; improve the perception of agriculture as a workplace and career; and enable them to attract and retain capable people in agriculture through a collective (collaborating Research and Development Corporations), independent approach to reach new cohorts.

Rural Health & Safety Alliance 2

The objective of the dairy industry's investment in the Rural Health & Safety Alliance project is provide coordinated and collaborative leadership in improving health and safety RD&E outcomes for primary industries; deliver practical research, development and innovations that contribute to a reduction in the incidence of death and injuries; and support national coordination of health and safety strategies in collaboration with external organisations.

Sea cucumber health and biosecurity for aquaculture development.

Australian sea cucumber (Holothuria scabra) production is in its infancy. This two-year pilot study comprises of three components with an …

Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus

This project is developing tools for the effective management of citrus black core rot, which causes internal rot and bitter flavours in infected fruit that is often undetected until it reaches the juicing plant or kitchen bench. It aims to unravel the disease cycle, including sources of inoculum and timing of infection. A post graduate will be involved throughout the project to increase the future research capability of the Australian citrus industry.

Overcoming propagule supply bottlenecks for seaweed production

Asparagopsis taxiformis, a red seaweed, seems to be the most effective species of macroalgae to reduce methane production in Australian livestock. To support the Australian livestock sector to reduce its emissions footprint by adding it to animal feed, there is an urgent need and significant commercial incentive to rapidly develop next-generation ways to propagate, farm and process Asparagopsis taxiformis at scale. This project will develop micropropagation tools for seaweed farming. By using plant tissue in small amounts, micropropagation can produce large numbers of disease-free plants in a short period, using small spaces.

Digital transformation of the WRL industry to help resolve challenges and leverage opportunities to grow GVP and maintain competitiveness

Fishers in the valuable Western Rock Lobster (WRL) fishery, off the southern coast of Western Australia, face a complex operating environment with multiple layers of compliance, often administered by different entities. This project will research options for resource co-management and improved control of compliance and operational costs; investigate traceability systems to track catch to plate; and increase sustainability through precision fishing backed by robust data analytics platforms, to provide members with greater financial and operational certainty.

Nuffield Scholarship - FY 2022 / 2023 / 2024

Community Trust in Rural Industries - Grains Industry Focal Study

While it is proposed that this focal study focuses on the grains industry, there is scope to explore how other …

Herbicide resistance in lucerne seed production systems in the south east regions of South Australia

Lucerne is an important pasture species in Australia. It is critical to manage weeds effectively in lucerne seed crops to …

Innovation at Work

This project is exploring innovative ways to deliver RD&E within horticultural industries in Australia through collaborating with private sector agribusiness advisers, who are often a trusted ally of their grower clients. A range of activities has been designed to enhance adviser and grower awareness of relevant R&D and best management practices, with the aim of achieving on-farm practice change.

Smarter Irrigation 2: Understanding the irrigation professional development needs of young agronomists and the value proposition of building their skills

This project aims to better understand and meet the professional development needs of agronomists in order to build their skills in irrigation technologies.

Insecticide resistance in serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis

The project will develop and deliver cost effective and accurate insecticide resistance surveillance tools and management strategies for serpentine leafminer (…

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 …

Introducing a new major effect gene for crown rot resistance into Australian wheat

Fusarium crown rot of wheat is estimated to cost the Australian grains industry $404 million per year in lost yield. There …

Regulatory requirements and risk assessment framework for use of automated vehicles in feedlots

The use of autonomous or driverless vehicles in feedlots is a new and emerging field. This project will engage the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) to develop an appropriate risk assessment framework for the incorporation of these technologies into the operation of feedlots.

Statistical Support for MSA Research & Development

Meat Standards Australia (MSA) was developed by the Australian red meat industry to improve the eating quality consistency of beef and sheepmeat. This funding will provide project and study design consultation as well as statistical support for MSA research and development, as directed by authorised MSA personnel.

CottonInfo field demonstration trial: Optimisation of application in tailwater backup systems

This trial will provide robust water measurements and indicators of irrigation performance and water productivity to growers to help them make informed decisions around implementing a siphon-less system.

Delivering best practice to manage future workforce skills