Other rural industries Research project Development and ongoing Maintenance of an Australian Standard for aquatic plant names Aquatic plants including samphire are part of an important and rapidly emerging industry as edible aquatic plants, and this project … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 9 Apr 2018 - 30 Jan 2021
Forestry Crop protection Research project Australian Forest Herbicide Research Consortium This project aims to maintain and increase the capacity of the Australian forest industry by ensuring the continued availability of … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 6 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Cereal grains Research project Rice Industry Leadership Program Developing strong and effective industry leaders is essential to assist the rice industry in adjusting to the many drivers of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 6 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 Research organisation Ricegrowers' Association of Australia
Cross industry Input management Research project Wild Dog Control Coordinator SA This project will provide wild dog coordination in South Australia to landholders south of the Dog Fence. This Wild Dog … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 5 Apr 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
Wool Robotics Research project Semi-Autonomous Scoping Study Automated shearing technology has been of widespread interest to wool growers since the 1990s when technological feasibility was first demonstrated. … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 3 Apr 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 Research organisation University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Wool Traceability Research project Field evaluation of wool bale In an emergency animal disease (EAD) outbreak, it will be important to trace animals and animal products backwards and forwards … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 3 Apr 2018 - 14 Sep 2018
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Data and AI Research project Consumer behavioural and retail data for fresh produce This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries, through … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 2 Apr 2018 - 30 Nov 2021
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Determining the effectiveness of zinc phosphide rodenticide bait in the presence of alternative food supply This investment is focussed on providing growers and the broader Australian grains industry practical advice to improve the effectiveness of … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 2 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Wild catch Barramundi Workshop to explore future options to improve fisheries Catches of wild Barramundi across the fisheries in the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Northern Territory have not been sufficient … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 2 Apr 2018 - 30 Sep 2018
Beef cattle Input management Research project "The Sweet Spot": Improving breeder herd performance through optimal pasture utilisation The level of pasture utilisation required for optimal cattle breeder productivity in northern Australia is unknown. Therefore, this project will … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 2 Apr 2018 - 30 May 2024 Research organisation Department of Industry Tourism and Trade (DITT) [NT]
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Input management Research project Concentrated Solar Thermal Power This project involves a review of available concentrated solar thermal (CST) and power (CSP) technologies, to understand the technical and … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Dec 2018 Research organisation All Energy Pty Ltd
Wine Food processing technology Research project The impact of metal speciation on the development, shelf-life and sensory properties of wine The aim of this project is to develop a better understanding of how the presence of different metal species can … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Beef cattle Research project Vectors and epidemiology of Theileria This research will determine which of the biting flies, ticks and lice affecting cattle in the Northern Tablelands are effective … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2021 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Beef cattle Research project Graded levels of woodchip during wet feedlot conditions This project researched the effects of woodchip bedding on feedlot cattle performance, animal health and welfare, dag score, pre-slaughter washing … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Apr 2018 - 30 May 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Beef cattle Research project Optimising rumen modifier use for feedlots A key component in improving feedlot production efficiency is to improve the efficiency of converting feed to gain by optimising … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2021 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Beef cattle Input management Research project Data collation, analysis and recommendations to support adoption of leucaena-grass pastures This project will collect data on current areas sown to leucaena and market research on producer's already growing leucaena, to … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Apr 2018 - 15 Jan 2019
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Processing & packaging Research project An investigation into improving the productivity This project aims to determine the impact of removing the intact mid-section from hot boned carcases and subsequent chilling, and … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 Research organisation Murdoch University
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project Optimising plant establishment, density and spacings to maximise crop yield and profit in the southern and western regions Rapid and even crop establishment is a foundation for vigorous crops that are competitive against weeds. In recent years there … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Input management Research project Economics of ameliorating soil constraints in the northern region: Economics of adoption This project aims to deliver an economic assessment framework and tool for growers and advisers to evaluate the economics of … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project Economics of ameliorating soil constraints in the northern region: Soil constraint management and amelioration This project will work with grain growers, grower groups and consultants to identify the best management options for the range … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland (USQ)