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Poultry
Research project

Undertake a comparative analysis of state legislation.

The goal of this project is to undertake a full, comprehensive, comparative analysis of the National Standards and Guidelines, and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Jun 2019 -
    31 Aug 2020

  • Research organisation

    Rosetta Management Consulting Pty Ltd

Cross industry
Input management
Research project

Wild Dog On Ground III WA

This project will provide funding on-ground control of wild dogs to assist woolgrowers and landholders in Recognised Biosecurity Groups in …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    20 Aug 2018 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisation

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

Fruits
Research project

Citrus Technical Forums 2021-2023

This investment is responsible for delivering the industry’s biennial Citrus Technical Forums in 2021 and 2023. These forums will provide the …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    13 Nov 2020 -
    1 Jun 2024

Sugar
Crop protection
Research project

Moth Borers - how are we going to manage them when they arrive?

Moth borers are medium to large moths that eat through sugarcane as caterpillars, reducing yields by up to 20%. To prepare for a potential incursion, this project is investigating the feasibility of using soil-applied systemic insecticides to manage moth borers.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    1 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Surveys and associated diagnostics of the incidence and severity of diseases of cereals and pulses within the northern region

This project aims to enhance partnerships with industry and state and federal agencies to provide disease surveillance and related diagnostic …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Data and AI
Research project

National map of protected cropping systems

This investment will deliver a national map of protected cropping systems across Australia, including the location and area of all …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    12 Aug 2021 -
    14 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Nuts
Plant science
Research project

Hazelnut growth through the Implementation of the 2030 Strategic Blueprint

The hazelnut industry is emerging in Australia with approximately 350 tonnes produced in Australia by local growers. In contrast, 4,000 tonnes of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Jun 2020 -
    29 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    Hazelnut Growers of Australia Inc

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Sustainable SLW management through improved insect resistance monitoring

Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) honeydew causes sticky cotton and discolouration, which threaten the cotton industry’s profitability and reputation for high …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Wild catch fisheries
Crop protection
Research project

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) R&D Needs Workshop

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) disease is caused by a herpesvirus and was first detected in Victoria in December 2005. Since May 2021, cases of AVG in Victoria have been confirmed as far east as Cape Otway and as far west as the Discovery Bay Marine Park. This review will support those involved in the outbreak and urgently seek solutions through researching current biosecurity protocols, options for surveillance and diagnostic tools to aid rapid detection, to future proof the industry.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Oct 2021 -
    17 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    Abalone Council Victoria

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Prevention and preparedness for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) - Output 2

Fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) is a significant global biosecurity threat because of its ability to spread rapidly within and …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    2 Mar 2020 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Fruits
Research project

Cherry Market Access and Trade Development

This project is supporting the export readiness of the Australian cherry industry. This work is designed to helpAustralian cherry growers …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    16 Dec 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

Aquaculture
Machinery & hardware
Research project

Diagnostic detection of aquatic pathogens using real-time next generation sequencing

A major impediment to increasing productivity in the aquaculture sector are disease outbreaks, which are likely to increase in frequency …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2019 -
    28 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness

Wine
Crop protection
Research project

Integrated management of established grapevine phylloxera

Grapevine phylloxera is a major endemic biosecurity threat to the viticulture sector in Australia. Although historically limited in its distribution, …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    20 Oct 2020

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Pasture, fodder & feed
Crop protection
Research project

Potential exotic virus threats to Lucerne seed production in Australia

Plant viruses cause significant economic losses in agriculture and may pose biosecurity risks to lucerne production and seed exports. A …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2015 -
    30 Apr 2019

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

A novel SLW management tactic that reduces reliance on insecticides.

The whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) commonly known as silver leaf whitefly (SLW) is a serious global pest and plant-virus vector, …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Queensland (UQ)

Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Improving early detection surveillance and emergency disease response to Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) using a hydrodynamic model for dispersion of OsHV-1

Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) is a disease caused by Ostreid Herpesvirus type 1 (OsHV-1) microvariant, which causes rapid high mortalities (…
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2018 -
    31 Oct 2019

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)

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