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Research project

Nutritional Qualities of Black Soldier Fly Larvae

As the global population continues to grow towards a predicted 9.5 billion by 2050, a critical shortage of animal proteins is increasingly …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Jun 2022 -
    2 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Eggs
Research project

Sustainable feeds to optimise layers' productive life

This project investigates the impacts of several alternative protein ingredients including insect meals on laying performance, egg quality, and welfare …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2023 -
    31 Mar 2027

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

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)

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Sustainable insect management through improved insect resistance monitoring

This project focuses on resistance surveillance for sustainable management of chewing and sucking pests. While the introduction of Bt cotton …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Eggs
Research project

Alternative protein- rich feeds

Through desktop review and industry consultation, this project will identify suitable protein rich feed ingredients to include in Australian pig …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    7 Feb 2022 -
    15 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Food processing technology
Research project

Red Meat Protein Ingredient Opportunities

This project aims to identify new formats for red meat proteins and new occasions for their use, with a view to developing a red meat protein supplement/ingredient that excites consumers and new and existing product manufacturers.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2021 -
    29 Jan 2023

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Protein Foods for Sustainable Diets

This project builds on previous research on dietary strategies required to shift the Australian diet within planetary boundaries for freshwater, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2021 -
    30 Nov 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Dairy
Crop protection
Research project

Insect Mapping Study

Insect pests can affect pasture and crop yield and therefore dairy farmers' budgets. Careful monitoring of pests and the conditions …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Sep 2020

  • Research organisations

    CESAR Pty. Ltd, Dairy Australia, The University of Melbourne

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Monitoring SLW insecticide resistance

The management of silverleaf whitefly (SLW) in cotton is reliant on the use conventional insecticides. Slowing the development of resistance …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

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

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Better sorghum: larger grain with more protein

Feed grains are utilised primarily as a source of energy, with most of the energy from starch, with the protein …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jan 2018 -
    31 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Nuts
Research project

Insect survey within Pistachio farms/orchards

This project increased knowledge about pest and beneficial species of insects and mites in Australian pistachio orchards. It looked at …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    12 Sep 2017 -
    13 Jun 2020

Alternative protein
Research project

Alternative Protein: Opportunities and Challenges for Australian Agriculture

This report considers the opportunities and challenges for alternative proteins as substitutes for animal protein in Australian agriculture. Although animal …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    21 Aug 2019 -
    29 Nov 2019

  • Research organisation

    Australian Farm Institute (AFI)

Poultry
Input management
Research project

Branched-chain amino acids in wheat-based, crude protein-reduced diets

The chicken meat industry recognises the benefits associated with a reduced crude protein diet. This investment seeks to understand the …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Jul 2019 -
    15 Jul 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Poultry
Input management
Research project

Formulating broiler diets based on protein and starch digestive dynamics

"Digestion rates of feed ingredients are needed to enable practical nutritionists to adopt digestive dynamics for formulation of broiler …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Apr 2016 -
    30 May 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Pork
Input management
Research project

Optimising particle size distribution for grains and protein sources

Grain processing and particle size is one of the biggest factors affecting how efficient pigs are in utilising the grains …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2016 -
    1 Jan 2016

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Insecticide resistance in serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis

The project will develop and deliver cost effective and accurate insecticide resistance surveillance tools and management strategies for serpentine leafminer (…
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2021 -
    1 Oct 2024

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Eggs
Consumer health
Research project

Eggs: protein that’s good for the planet and your body

This project seeks to identify the benefits of egg consumption as a protein source for human nutrition and as an …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2021 -
    31 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Deakin University

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Dairy BIO Forage Project 2a - Foliar Insect Bioassays

The DairyBio Forage program focuses on three key areas of pasture performance - yield, persistence and quality. Quality of pastures will increase through new breeding technologies like this project, that aim to breed high digestibility ryegrasses through genomic selection and hybrids, and making more energy available in the forages.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    1 Jun 2026

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

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