Cross industry Input management Research project Wild Dog Coordination Wild dog predation is a huge social, economic and environmental cost to Australia’s economy. This project supports Wild Dog … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 22 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2021
Vegetables Crop protection Research project A strategic approach to weed management for the Australian vegetable industry This investment aims to deliver weed management tools and approaches for the Australian vegetable industry. The four-year project is identifying … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Aug 2016 - 1 Apr 2021 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Poultry Animal technology Research project Vaccination practices and factors that contribute to ILT outbreaks in VIC/NSW Infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILT) causes acute respiratory disease in poultry and results in significant economic losses. This project aims to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Aug 2016 - 1 Aug 2018 Research organisation Department of Transport
Poultry Animal technology Research project Clouds and Pasteurella multocida Fowl cholera (Pasteurella multocida) is a problem in broiler chicken breeder operations and has emerged in organic and free range … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Aug 2016 - 1 Apr 2020 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Wool Consumer health Research project Atopic Dermatitis Study # Forefront Wool clothing may be perceived as a poor choice for use by individuals with sensitive skin or atopic dermatitis (eczema). … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2019
Fruits Plant science Research project More Profit from Nitrogen - Optimising nutrient management for improved productivity and fruit quality in mangoes This project aims to maximise nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in the Australian mango industry. Mangoes are a significant tree crop … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Hort Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Fruits Plant science Research project More Profit from Nitrogen - Optimising nutrient management for improved productivity and fruit quality in cherries This project aims to maximise nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in the Australian cherry industry. Cherries are a significant deciduous tree … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Hort Innovation, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Wine Crop protection Research project LiDAR and PACE for Vineyards The use of vehicle-mounted sensors to adjust spray application and dose rates to match canopy area can potentially realise savings … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2020 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Development of New Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) Methods for the Pork Industry The Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) is a voluntary incentive scheme that enables producers to generate revenue by reducing greenhouse gases (… Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation Integrity Ag
Pork Input management Research project Optimising particle size distribution for grains and protein sources Grain processing and particle size is one of the biggest factors affecting how efficient pigs are in utilising the grains … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 1 Jan 2016 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Forestry Input management Research project Silvicultural systems to optimise value from northern Australian Mahogany Plantations African mahogany is an internationally important, high-value timber species, and early trials in northern Australia have demonstrated significant potential for … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 31 Jul 2016 - 30 Dec 2020
Research project 3D Printing – Rural Industry Opportunities The project involves a multi-pronged approach to investigating and documenting the potential for 3D printing in agriculture, fisheries and forestry … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Poultry Multiple technology areas Animal technology Input management Research project Critical amino acids to improve gut health of chickens fed reduced protein diets Maintaining intestinal health and growth remains a concern as demand increases to limit the use of antibiotics in chicken meat … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Jul 2016 - 30 May 2019 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Animal technology Research project Progressing implementation of genetic selection in Australian Honeybees Building on earlier proof-of-concept work this project aims to advance the genetic improvement of Australian honeybees for production and health … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Jul 2016 - 9 Oct 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Cross industry Research project Virtual Fencing ‘Enhancing the profitability and productivity of livestock farming through virtual herding technology’ is a four-year Australian Government-sponsored Rural R&… Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 25 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020
Pulse grains Novel ingredients Research project DAV00158 -DEPI BA-2- Quantifying the value of pulse grains It is essential that Australian growers have access to pulse varieties that combine a suite of desirable traits including, increased … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Multiple industries Dairy Pork Research project Enhancing the profitability and productivity of livestock farming through virtual herding technology This project aims to evaluate the on-farm application of virtual fencing and herding technology, demonstrate its implementation and extend its … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisations Australian Pork (APL), Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Dairy Australia, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney (USYD), University of New England (UNE)
Multiple industries Cotton Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Sugar Input management Research project More Profit from Nitrogen:Enhancing the Nutrient use efficiency of intensive cropping and pasture systems This project aimed to improve the nitrogen use efficiency in the irrigated cotton, dairy, cherry, mango and sugar industries, by … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jan 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Dairy Australia, Hort Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Sugar Research Australia (SRA), Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), The University of Melbourne
Dairy Input management Research project Lifting Farm Gate Profit Through High Value Modular Agroforestry This project will develop new approaches for the introduction of trees in agricultural lands to increase farm profitability. Outcomes will … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Nutritional manipulation of sex ratio This project explored the ability to influence the sex ratio of lambs by manipulating maternal nutrition around the time of … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)