Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Energy-sufficient meat processing plant The objective of the project is to demonstrate that meat processing plants can become energy self-sufficient by utilising reliable renewable … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Nov 2018
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Microbiological food safety and storage life of Australian red meat Over recent decades, Australia's meat industry has invested heavily in improving infrastructure of its processing facilities. There have also been … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 2 Jul 2018 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Wool Research project Fertility of sexed ram semen 18/19 The ability to pre-select the production of male or female lambs will provide a number of benefits to the Australian … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Beef cattle Research project Production impacts and resistance of gastrointestinal parasites in feedlot cattle The aim of this project is to identify the genus of gastrointestinal nematodes that commonly infect cattle during feedlot induction … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Aug 2020
Other rural industries Novel ingredients Research project Lift the demand for Australian Ginger:consumer requirements for industry growth This project aims to assist Australian ginger growers increase domestic (and export) demand for ginger by: understanding market opportunities, provide … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Oct 2018 Research organisation Brand Story Pty Ltd
Aquaculture Research project Undertaking an audit and assessment of past Australian aquaculture research, development and extension for all species, to determine what factors led to successful or not successful development of the aquaculture species To meet the projected seafood demand Australian aquaculture needs to increase its rate of growth in both production and competitiveness. … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wool Research project Genotyping of Breech Flystrike Resistance to breech flystrike is a priority area of research for the Australian wool industry as genetic progress in sheep … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Beef cattle Research project Investigating the causes of calf losses This project seeks to revolutionise research into calf mortality by facilitating the identification of the time and location of calving. … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Department of Industry Tourism and Trade (DITT) [NT]
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Benefit and cost of performance recording This project surveyed producers to estimate the potential profitability in beef and sheep studs in Australia, by assessing if there … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2019
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Extension for improved efficiency and sustainability in the rice industry This extension project provides for improved efficiency and sustainability in the Australian rice industry through the effective dissemination of Research … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2022 Research organisation Ricegrowers' Association of Australia
Research project Emerging Technologies - Impact of Consumer Perceptions This project will provide an updated and expanded assessment of the top 10 emerging technologies across the agricultural sector to examine … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 27 Jul 2018 Research organisation GHD
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Better sorghum: larger grain with more protein Feed grains are utilised primarily as a source of energy, with most of the energy from starch, with the protein … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Plant science Research project New custard apple varieties and enhanced industry productivity This investment supports accelerated development of the Australian custard apple industry by developing ne and innovative varieties with superior tree … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Data and AI Research project Online library for meat industry supply The purpose of this project is to develop a public website that will provide the red meat industry with a … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 29 Jan 2018 - 30 May 2018 Research organisation Management for Technology Pty Ltd
Beef cattle Research project 2nd Edition Leuceana guide for establishment & Management The primary aim of this project is to update the 1st edition of the grazier manual, “Leucaena A guide to … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 29 Jan 2018 - 21 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Real time monitoring of water quality and mechanisation of pond management to boost productivity and increase profit Aquaculture is conducted largely on experience often driven by “gut-feel” in response to biological demands and environmental constraints of production … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Multiple industries Cotton Forestry Natural capital assets Wild catch fisheries Research project Environmental and Economic accounting in Primary Industries (Natural Capital Accounting) - linked to 2017-175 This project is part of a broader Australian Government’s Rural R&D for Profit cross-sectoral investment assessing Natural … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Jan 2018 - 28 Jul 2020 Research organisation Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)
Sheep & lamb Research project Boosting lamb survival by supplementing This project will establish producer demonstration sites across southern Australia to validate the results of a previous small-scale experiment, which … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 28 Jan 2018 - 15 Nov 2023 Research organisation Murdoch University
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb E-commerce & market platforms Research project Evaluation of Blockchain Technology Exploring Blockchain technology to assist in ensuring the provenance of Australian red meat product for overseas markets. This project will … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 25 Jan 2018 - 14 Jun 2018
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project Pilot - Development of Seafood Nutritional Panels Composition and nutrition data are required to underpin consumer trust and demand in seafood products. While some data already exists … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 23 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2019 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)