‘Enabling the Next Gen’

The project is focused on the adoption of technology by the next generation of producers, and to increase their knowledge, …

Turning images into action: precision orcharding and variability mapping to improve returns in tree fruit orchards

This project will provide an opportunity to personally engage in a specific technology workshop where growers can group (and potentially …

To understand the relative health of a sugarcane crop through the use of drone technology.

The purchase of a drone with associated agriculture software may be seen to be cost prohibitive to a large number …

Annan, Endeavour and Normanby Catchment's Community, Producer Technology Uptake-Building Drought Resilience

This project will provide all land managers and producers the ongoing support for the cutting edge innovation needed to manage …

Shared solutions; Developing farmer driven on-farm trials demonstrating the value of technology in the dryland broadacre low-rainfall farming system

This project will run a series of workshops and consultations with young farmers in the initial phases of the project. …

BGGA Agtech Opportunities Study

The project aims to identify the critical challenges and priorities of local growers that can be addressed through the implementation …

Carbon accounting tools. Choosing a clear pathway to creating a carbon baseline

The carbon accounting tools - choosing a clear pathway to creating a carbon baseline project, aims to support producers in …

Reduce Sugar Cane Harvest losses byinstallingLossMonitorsin Cane harvesters

The aim of the project is to generate better uptake of harvest loss monitors. Our approach is to demonstrate the …

Understanding water quality risk for the sustainable and efficient production of Pacific and Sydney Rock Oysters

The Macleay River is a typical oyster farming estuary that experiences a range of water quality issues. For the first time, this project will collect and analyse very detailed water quality information from this estuary that will be used to build predictive models to show the impact of poor water quality events such as flooding, bushfire runoff, acid sulphate runoff, de-oxygenated water, disease, low salinity and sewage spills on estuaries farming Sydney rock and pacific oysters.

Project Proof

Animal health and welfare is a key issue for the Australian red meat and wool industries. Project Proof is a proposed biennial/triennial national tracking study designed to benchmark on-farm animal health and welfare and measure performance trends over time.

National Fruit Fly Council Phase 4

This project continues funding for the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC), which consists of federal and state governments, industry representatives and research funders who strategically coordinate fruit fly management in Australia. Fruit fly is one of the biggest trade barriers for horticulture products. In 2016 the cost to Australia was estimated to be $300 million due to control measures and international trade restrictions.

Services to Develop the Producer Technology Uptake Program Community of Practice Resources

This project is aimed at identifying and where required (and within the available budget and timeframe) developing content, tools and …

Understanding Blue Green Aphid Resistance in the Pasture Seeds Industry

Lucerne and other legume crops suffer significant damage from bluegreen aphids (BGA) directly feeding and spreading harmful plant viruses in …

National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition Program

This project will continue the delivery of a national surveillance program for 13 pests (mites and beetles) and pest bees that could carry parasites or cause damage to honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia. It is designed to ensure the early detection of high-priority pest incursions, which provides the best opportunity for successful pest eradication.

Economic value of the live dairy cattle trade

Study to review automation of banana de-handing

This project is examining whether it is feasible to automate de-handing of bananas. The research team will conduct a time and motion study of banana processing in an operational processing facility and produce a feasibility report into the challenges and immediate opportunities around integrating robotics into de-handing.

Supply chain integrity desirability analysis

This project will explore the supply chains and relationships that exist between Australian processors/exporters and the final retail customer. The research focuses on the proposition that there is a middle market where consumers are still prepared to pay a slightly higher price for enhanced integrity. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) hypothesizes that such segments exist and technological solutions to providing information and assurances may add value to these mid-tier segments.

Molecular risk assessment of Salmonella in red meat

Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a type of gastroenteritis caused by Salmonella bacteria. It remains a significant public health issue in Australia, and foods of animal origin are most frequently considered to be the source of infection in humans. This project will conduct a molecular risk assessment of Salmonella in red meat in order to prepare for potential changes to regulations in the USA that may impact Australian exporters.

Grassroots grants: The Connectivity Challenge

This Grassroots Grant was awarded to the Macquarie CGA for a local grower connectivity challenge.

Automated sheep counting for mobile devices

Automated sheep counting technology has been developed using artificial intelligence, via a system using a laptop and video camera mounted …