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Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall areas with newly discovered legume pastures enabled by innovative management methods – southern region.

Growers have shifted their focus from livestock to crops over the last 30 years, however continuously cropped paddocks are not sustainable …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    10 May 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Automation
Research project

Future Farm Phase 2: Improving farmer confidence in targeted N management through automated sensing and decision support

This Future Farm investment aims to re-examine the way in which soil and crop sensors are used to inform decisions …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Improved sampling methods to better predict nutrient availability and supply for soils in the western region

With the widescale uptake of minimum tillage, controlled traffic and precision farming techniques across Western Australia's grainbelt, new sampling guidelines …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    30 Mar 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Increasing profit from N, P and K fertiliser inputs into the evolving cropping sequences in the western region

This project aims to give GRDC's western region grain growers increased confidence in decision making around fertilisers with a focus …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    1 Oct 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Nutrient re-distribution and availability in ameliorated and cultivated soils in the western region

This investment aims to improve grain growers and advisers' understanding of how soil modifications alter the availability of nutrients in …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    30 Sep 2022

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Vegetables
Consumer health
Research project

Tools and Interventions for Increasing Children's Vegetable Knowledge

This investment is identifying new ways of increasing the demand for vegetables to children, helping growers better serve the key …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    9 Nov 2017 -
    30 Nov 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Fertiliser form and soil interactions when applied in high concentration bands – Post-Doctoral Fellow aligned UQ00063

Although crop rotations with grain legumes and ley pastures play an important role in maintaining and improving soil fertility, fertilisers …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    5 Jun 2017 -
    15 Apr 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Updated nutrient response curves in the northern and southern regions

Soil testing is a key strategy in the efficient use of expensive fertiliser and other nutrient inputs. However, for soil …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Eggs
Input management
Research project

Nutritional management of free range laying hens

Free range laying hens can be provided with the opportunity to access various structural areas including open floor space, feed …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2016 -
    31 Dec 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Cereal grains
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Molecular markers for root hair traits and enhanced phosphorus use efficiency (PUE) in wheat

Extensive root systems as well as root hairs are essential for the absorption of nutrients from soil and particularly those …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2015 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Deep placement of nutrients

Extensive research has focussed on demonstrating the quantum of crop responses with different crop species at different nutrient addition rates …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 May 2015 -
    31 Mar 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Evaluating testing methods for phosphorus and potassium soil reserves

Long-term cropping with only partial replacement of nutrients removed in harvested product results in rundown of soil nutrient reserves. Reserves …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2015 -
    30 Mar 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Regional soil testing guidelines for the northern grains region

The national database "Making Better Fertiliser Decisions for Crops" has identified large gaps in knowledge regarding soil nutrient-yield …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2012 -
    30 Jul 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

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