Cotton Automation Research project Cotton Landcare Tech Innovations: Improved natural capital (biodiversity) on Australian cotton farms This project is part of the National Landcare Program’s Smart Farming Partnerships initiative. It aims to build on international … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 3 Jan 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Wool Research project Informed development of a flystrike vaccine This project focusses on two main areas: Using genetic and genomic data to determine the structure of blowfly populations in … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 2 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Beef cattle Research project Increased pasture intake and reduced supplement requirements of cattle The overall aim of this project is to utilise novel, noninstructional approaches to increase feed intake for cattle that graze … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 2 Jan 2019 - 30 Mar 2023 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Research project Citrus Market Development, Market Access and Quality Program This investment will help the Australian citrus industry continue its presence in the global market, remaining competitive and in a … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Plant science Research project CRSPI 2018-2020 The Climate Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CRSPI) is a partnership between Australian research organisations to invest in climate research, … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisations AgriFutures Australia, Australian Pork (APL)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Plant science Research project Next generation plant breeding: integrating genomic selection and high throughput phenotyping to enhance genetic gain in sorghum and mungbeans A range of new technologies including genomic selection and high throughput (HTP) phenotyping systems have the potential to dramatically improve … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Oilseeds Data and AI Research project Optimising Canola Production in Diverse Australian Growing Environments Canola growers in Australia need to be able to select varieties that will perform optimally in their local growing conditions. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Pulse grains Input management Research project Increasing the effectiveness of nitrogen fixation in pulses through improved rhizobial strains in the GRDC western region The adaptation of high value pulse crops (chickpea, lentil and faba bean) is restricted by the suitability of current rhizobial … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2023 Research organisation Murdoch University
Multiple industries Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project Expanding the sowing window for canola and lupins – what works in WA? Canola and lupins are the two major break crops grown in Western Australia, comprising 1.5 million hectares. However, growers need more … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Investigating phenology diversity in germplasm to optimise profitability from April sown oats Current milling oat varieties have a restricted season length. While early to medium spring types are available (~8 days spread when … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Capturing global diversity and international genetic gains of wheat and barley The CIMMYT Australia ICARDA Germplasm Evaluation (CAIGE) program coordinates the importation, quarantine, multiplication, distribution and evaluation of wheat and barley … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Input management Research project Increasing farming system profitability and longevity of benefits following soil amelioration Research and consultant analysis indicates that amelioration of sandplain soils in the western region is highly profitable, resulting in consistent … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 15 Jun 2024 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Multiple industries Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project DairyHigh 1 Dairy HIGH 1 (high integrity grass-fed herds) focussed on feedbase research to help Tasmanian dairy farmers maintain efficient, profitable and sustainable … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 Research organisation Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project An Integrated Scholarship Program in Process Engineering - Year 3 In partnership with AMPC, QUT will establish a prestigious Integrated Scholarship Scheme that will educate and train the future red … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Eggs Research project Determining resource requirements for removal of waste from egg farms The aim of this current project is to identify what resources are needed to support the disposal of all types … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020
Eggs Research project Values in Layer Hen Welfare 2.0: The Application of Community Values to Key Layer Hen Welfare Issues The current research project sought to explore community values underlying animal welfare in commercial egg production, and particularly where values … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Eggs Consumer health Research project Eggs for breakfast: acute satiety responses and long-term impact on body weight This project was conducted to investigate the impact of consuming 2 eggs for breakfast on 5 days per week over a 6- … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of South Australia (UniSA)
Eggs Research project Nutritional strategies for managing pullets and improving late lay egg quality This research will identify the nutritional feeding regimen that will achieve lighter weight hens of higher feed efficiency, persistency of … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Eggs Research project Decontamination project for the Australian poultry industry Decontamination forms an integral part of on-farm biosecurity and is necessary for improving animal health and on-farm food safety. The … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Eggs Research project Sustainable worm control with improved understanding, methods and information availability The free-range production system facilitates the lifecycle of roundworms (nematodes) and tapeworms (cestodes) of chickens by increased contact with parasite … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)