Cereal grains Plant science Research project Northern Australia Rice - Developing High Quality Rice for Northern Australia "This project aims to develop and establish a rice industry in Northern Australia that can target new markets, provide geographic … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Dec 2017 - 31 May 2020 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Manipulating barley phenology to maximise yield potential The time of flowering is known to be the single most important trait that determines the adaptation and yield of … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Murdoch University
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Aquaculture technology Research project Southern Rock Lobster Planning and Management for a National Research Development & Extension (RD&E) Program The project aims to address the evolving challenges and opportunities faced by the Southern Rock Lobster industry in Australia. The … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Dec 2025 Research organisation Southern Rocklobster Ltd (SRL)
Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Reduced nightly heating for indoor weaner sheds Heating weaner sheds in winter represents a significant energy cost in the pig industry. Reducing the heating cost in weaner … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 8 Mar 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
Forestry Input management Research project Mobile applications to support stakeholder surveillance of exotic forest and environment pests Australia has a robust plant biosecurity system designed to protect plant production systems, including forestry. Australia’s forests make a … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 12 Jun 2020 - 12 Dec 2021 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Pork Animal technology Research project Measurement of heat stress response in pigs using an in-vitro model The objective of this project was to develop a simple in-vitro test which could be used to obtain a phenotype … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 31 May 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project DAQ00192 - Northern Farming Systems - integrating research solutions for profitable outcome Advances in agronomy and the performance of individual crops have helped growers to maintain their profitability. However, recent research suggests … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Crown rot resistance and tolerance evaluation for genetic improvement Crown rot is a significant constraint to the profitability of grain growers across Australia. There are currently limited control options … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2024
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Optimising genetic control of oat phenology for Australia To achieve maximum yield and optimal grain quality, the time of year when cereal crops flower and produce grain must … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project PhD Understanding, reducing the effects of heat stress on TB stallion fertility Systemic heat stress is detrimental to sperm production and male fertility but this phenomenon has not been adequately examined in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2018 - 1 Jul 2020 Research organisation The University of Newcastle
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project CFF00011 - Improving farming system efficiency in southern NSW Australian grain growers have adopted crop benchmarking tools such as the French and Schultz water use efficiency (WUE) tool to … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Imagery Input management Research project Application for Top-Up Scholarship - University of Queensland The water shortage brought about by a combination of climate changes and recent environmental flow legislation that limits irrigation water … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 18 Aug 2022 - 29 Aug 2025 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Research project Smart Farm Dashboard Expand our micro climate sensors to build a more comprehensive farm picture by July 2022.Build and Deploy more Dendrometers on … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 May 2022 - 16 May 2023 Research organisation Corinda State High School
Wild catch fisheries Data and AI Research project Can DNA from routine plankton surveys be used to measure fish spawning areas and monitor changes in pelagic ecosystems? The benefits of establishing long-term ecological programs to monitor ocean health are recognised internationally and the National Marine Science Plan (… Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 17 Jan 2021 - 15 Dec 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Cross industry Crop protection Research project National Biosecurity and Sustainable Plant Production Program This project will enhance the preparedness and resilience of the Australian nursery industry to plant protection and plant biosecurity impacts, … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 18 Dec 2020 - 19 Dec 2025
Wine Research project Field trials - new scion-rootstock combinations and evaluation of new technology for improved water use efficiency and reduced costs Adaptation to climate change and reduced inputs are key factors in maintaining the competitiveness of the Australian wine sector. This … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Research project Case Studies - Stripe rust epidemic 2022 grower stories of management and yield impact. A stripe rust epidemic hit wheat crops across eastern Australia during the winter cropping season of 2022, reducing yields in some … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 11 Jan 2023 - 26 May 2023 Research organisation Astute Ag
Nuts Crop protection Research project AL21004 - Cover crops for soil health and productivity This investment explores cover cropping as a management practice in Australian almond orchards by assessing its efficacy and practicality in … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 18 Oct 2022 - 30 Jul 2027 Research organisation University of Adelaide
Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Program 1: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of chickpea - Ascochyta blight pathogen biology, population dynamics and epidemiology. Ascochyta Blight (AB, Phoma rabiei) is a major fungal disease capable of causing significant loss and management costs to chickpea … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Griffith University
Cotton Crop protection Research project Agronomy for Resilient Future Cotton Systems Research is needed to update existing agronomic recommendations largely developed under different environmental conditions or in lower yielding cotton crops, … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2015 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)