Pasture, fodder & feed Research project National Hay Agronomy Stage 2 – Western Region – 2022 cropping season This project continues the investment in the National Hay Agronomy project (PRJ-011029) with a more targeted focus on WA. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 11 Jun 2023 - 26 Nov 2023 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Improved orchard floor management in truffle orchards This project aims to build the knowledge and skills of truffle growers in sustainable pest and weed management. The project … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Animal technology Plant science Research project Opening the gates to hemp grazed livestock in Australia - phase 2 This project follows on from 'Opening the gates to hemp grazed livestock in Australia- Phase 1' (PRJ-012286).Phase 2 of 'Opening … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 6 Jun 2021 - 10 Nov 2023 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project National Hay Agronomy project This investment provides agronomic and pathology information for export fodder producers. The project will target hay variety responses to nutrition … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jun 2018 - 8 Jun 2022 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Other rural industries Plant science Research project Quinoa as a new crop in Australia - stage 2 This project endeavours to establish quinoa as a crop in Australia by providing varieties, an agronomic package including weed control … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Jun 2015 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Other rural industries Crop protection Research project Pests and diseases of truffles and their tree hosts in Australia This project was undertaken to assist the relatively new Australian agriculture industry of truffle production identify key pest and disease … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2015 - 19 Apr 2019 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Multiple industries Cereal grains Cotton Essential oils Forestry Nuts Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wine Crop protection Research project Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative Phase II 2021-23 The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative supports cross-sectoral research development and extension to minimise the damaging consequences caused by biosecurity threats … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 7 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Hort Innovation
Forestry Crop protection Research project Development and implementation of forest health and biosecurity systems and protocols based on quantitative pest risk and economic impact assessment This project will document and develop an understanding of the potential for pests to spread under a range of introduction … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 4 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of South Australia (UniSA)
Forestry Crop protection Research project Giant Pine Scale Postgraduate Research Scholarship Agreement Giant Pine Scale (Marchalina hellenica) is a scale insect that sucks the sap of pine trees. If established, the insect … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 20 Sep 2018 - 20 Sep 2020 Research organisation La Trobe University
Forestry Crop protection Research project Giant Pine Scale Chemical Control Giant pine scale (Marchalina hellenica) is a scale insect that sucks the sap of pine trees. If established, the insect … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 8 Jun 2018 - 15 Jun 2021
Forestry Crop protection Research project A model system for the discovery and development of biocontrol agents against forest pests The primary aim of this project is to improve the biological control of Gonipterus weevils in Australian and overseas eucalypt … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 23 Jun 2017 - 30 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Forestry Crop protection Research project Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship: Biological invasions in forestry: drivers, predictors and mitigation for biosecurity and industry This project will: Work alongside industry to manage current and emerging invasive forest species in Queensland; analyse historical invasions of … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 18 Apr 2019 - 5 Mar 2022 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Sugar Research project Updating the Sugarcane Industry Biosecurity Plan The current Sugarcane Biosecurity Plan, Version 3.0 published in May 2016 is due for review. The Farm Biosecurity Manual for the Sugarcane … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 26 Sep 2022 - 1 Jun 2027 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Fruits Crop protection Research project Review of the national biosecurity plan for the cherry industry and development of a biosecurity manual for cherry producers To help the Australian cherry industry remain aware of biosecurity threats, and assist in biosecurity preparedness and capability, this project … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 3 Jan 2017 - 31 May 2021 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Honey bees Animal technology Research project Improving Biosecurity Resources and Better Understanding Bee Health in Australia Biosecurity planning provides a mechanism for the Australian honeybee industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to assess current biosecurity practices … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Apr 2016 - 30 Jul 2019 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Review of the Biosecurity Plan for the Rice Industry Australia’s freedom from exotic pests that affect rice production overseas provides the industry with a yield advantage, reduced … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Dec 2021 - 8 Jul 2026 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Biosecurity for the Australian Seaweed Industry The Australian seaweed industry is growing, with particular interest in farming Asparagopsis for ruminant methane reduction, and kelps (Ecklonia, Macrocystis, … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 11 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Wine Crop protection Research project Review of the Biosecurity Plan and Manual for the Viticulture Industry This investment provides funding in a collaborative project with Hort Innovation, to deliver an updated viticulture biosecurity plan for the … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Oct 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Review of the Biosecurity Plan for the Sweetpotato Industry This project develops a biosecurity plan for the sweet potato industry. It will identify exotic pest threats and provide a … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 22 Feb 2018 - 17 Feb 2023 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Multiple industries Game Other rural industries Poultry Research project Develop a Biosecurity Manual for the Ratite Program To help the ratite (emu and ostrich) industry to reduce and manage biosecurity risks, there is a need for a … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Feb 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 Research organisation Animal Health Australia (AHA)