Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Renewable energy Research project Can freshwater plants act as a feed supplement to reduce methane emissions from cattle? Farmers seeking to develop Soils Carbon Projects based upon the drawdown of CO2e through vigorous plant growth must offset … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 12 Dec 2022 Research organisation Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))
Wool Traceability Research project Defining the environmental CLSD There is growing interest by consumers and brands to understand the sustainability of their clothing's supply chain all the way … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 22 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2021
Dairy Research project Know Your Carbon Number (KYCN) Accelerate progress of farmers knowing their carbon footprint and identifying if there are immediate actions they might take’ Pursue external … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2025
Cross industry Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Renewable energy Research project Collaborative management and measurement of carbon farming and its co-benefits Farmers can earn money by storing carbon in their soils, but there is an opportunity to work together to develop … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 14 Dec 2022 Research organisation University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Research project Carbon tax at border for Australian agriculture This project will include: Provide a sound methodology for evaluating the implications and effects of prospective policy responses and market … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 Jan 2023 - 5 Jun 2023 Research organisation Deloitte Access Economics
Beef cattle Input management Research project Pathways to carbon neutrality for Australian feedlots The objectives of this project are to create a booklet that outlines pathways to carbon neutrality for Australian feedlot organisations, … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 23 Apr 2020 - 15 Apr 2021
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Animal technology Renewable energy Research project Carbon Abatement and Storage - Kangaroo Grazing Systems Livestock industries contribute 10 per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas liability in form of methane emissions from digestion. Better … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 Jun 2021 - 9 Dec 2022 Research organisation Australian Wildlife Services
Nuts Research project AL20005 - Pathway to carbon neutral - life cycle analysis (LCA) in almond orchards This project is undertaking a life cycle analysis of the almond industry, with the intention being to develop sustainable practices … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 7 Jul 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 Research organisation Edge Environment Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Aquaculture technology Research project Energy use and carbon emissions assessments in the Australian fishing and aquaculture sectors: Audit, self-assessment and guidance tools for footprint reduction The project aims to calculate the carbon footprint of Australia's fishing and aquaculture sectors, providing valuable information on the greenhouse … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 21 Feb 2021 - 23 Jul 2021 Research organisation Blueshift Consulting
Cross industry Input management Research project Carbon Initiative Objective 3 - Market development pathways for producers. The transition to net zero emissions targets by a number of global economies represents both a threat and opportunity for … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 29 May 2022 Research organisation Common Capital
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Input management Research project Facilitation of the Australian Red Meat Carbon initiative This project will investigate two key problem areas identified within Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)'s Carbon Neutral 2030 initiative: delivering … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 7 Aug 2018 - 22 Feb 2019 Research organisation Cicada Innovations
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
Research project Decision support framework and tool supporting Australian producers to make informed decisions about the relative benefits arising from their actions for production, natural capital, and/or natural ca A large number of resources, tools and calculators exist to support producer decision making around entering carbon markets and other … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 4 May 2023 - 29 Jun 2024 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Low carbon emission roadmap for the Australian pork industry This project aimed to consolidate current knowledge of greenhouse gas emission reduction opportunities for the pork industry and identify research … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 18 Jun 2021 - 30 Oct 2021 Research organisation Integrity Ag
Multiple industries Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Automation Plant science Research project Dairy Up project 1d: Unlocking the potential of kikuyu based pastures - environmental impact The Australian dairy industry is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This project will develop whole-farm GHG mitigation strategies … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 Research organisations Dairy Australia, The University of Sydney (USYD)
Fruits Multiple technology areas Input management Renewable energy Research project Using compost to improve nitrogen use efficiency and productivity of Almonds In collaboration with the Almond Board of Australia and commercial almond producers, this project seeks to characterise the value of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 Dec 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)
Wool Traceability Research project Comparative analysis of wool & other fibre types Current Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling and SAC scoring treats natural/renewable and non-renewable fibres differently by fully costing the … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 20 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2021
Cross industry Research project Evaluation of Cooperative Models for Carbon Pooling through Behavioural Economics This project aims to identify the most optimal cooperative model for agricultural producers for carbon pooling in Australia through the … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 May 2021 - 29 Aug 2022 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Australia’s emissions pathway – costs, benefits & priorities for red meat processors Considering the impending federal election, AMPC is seeking to provide its members with a policy review of the potential changes … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 22 Jul 2019 - 1 Oct 2019
Cross industry Research project Evaluation of cooperative models under a carbon market as a method of increased engagement and uptake by producers, including exploring new or augmented approaches. Current research has focused on carbon practices at a national and regional level, but not at a local level to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 May 2021 - 30 Aug 2022 Research organisation Southern Queensland Natural Resources Management trading as Southern Queensland Landscapes