Cereal grains Research project Rice Industry Leadership Program Developing strong and effective industry leaders is essential to assist the rice industry in adjusting to the many drivers of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 6 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 Research organisation Ricegrowers' Association of Australia
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Extension for improved efficiency and sustainability in the rice industry This extension project provides for improved efficiency and sustainability in the Australian rice industry through the effective dissemination of Research … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2022 Research organisation Ricegrowers' Association of Australia
Eggs Research project Hen welfare literature review The aim of this project was to undertake a comprehensive independent literature review on layer hen welfare, with a particular … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Eggs Research project What Causes Smothering in Commercial Free-Range Laying Hens An epidemiological study in Australian free-range farms will be conducted using farm records and a questionnaire to identify the main … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Fruits Crop protection Research project Integrated Pest Management of Redberry Mite, Acalitus essigi, on Blackberries This project identified and assessed the impact of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies on the sustainable control of redberry mite … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 13 Dec 2017 - 30 Oct 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Pest and disease management and Research Services for the Mushroom Industry This project is a capacity building project for the Mushroom Industry through providing growers with resources to help manage endemic … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Aug 2017 - 1 Jun 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Nuts Plant science Research project Evaluation of potential prunus rootstocks for almond production This investment evaluates new commercial almond rootstock material from global programs for a range of production traits of importance to … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Aug 2017 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation Almond Board of Australia
Other rural industries Crop protection Research project Integrated disease management in pyrethrum With an increasing number of foliar and flower diseases placing constraints on pyrethrum production – reducing yields and the lifespan of … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 21 Jul 2017 - 21 Jul 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Dairy Research project Economic and biophysical modelling: DBFC Murray Dairy Expansion of the Dairy Businesses for Future Climates (DBFC) economic and biophysical modelling of adaptation strategies for dairy production systems … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Poultry Animal technology Research project The pathogenesis of class 9 and class 10 ILTV in Australian meat chickens This project will characterise the pathogenesis of class 9 and class 10 infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV). These viruses cause severe respiratory disease … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2017 - 1 Feb 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Nuts Research project Australian almond industry conferences and field days 2017-2021 This project supports industry events to help almond growers and supply chain participants improve knowledge, adopt new practices and ultimately … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 5 May 2017 - 31 Jan 2022 Research organisation Almond Board of Australia
Fruits Plant science Research project Optimising nutrient management for improved productivity and fruit quality in cherries. This investment was one component of a larger collaborative program spanning the horticulture, cotton, dairy and sugar sectors, funded through … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 19 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Research project Taking the Q (query) out of Q Fever (RnD4Profit-15-02-008) This investment will develop a better understanding of the factors influencing the risk of Q fever spread within and between … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Aug 2016 - 29 Mar 2023 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Forestry Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Vegetables Plant science Research project Greener Cities – Healthier Lives This project will provide the first systemic evidence on the health benefits of green space on people, from birth to … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 1 Sep 2021 Research organisation University of Wollongong (UOW)
Wine Traceability Research project Pinot Noir provenance: Australian benchmarking to support growing, making, perception of quality, and marketing to add value to the Pinot Noir supply chain This investment aims to generate clear descriptors of Australian Pinot Noir styles and regionality. Key points across the production chain (… Funded by Wine Australia Project date 13 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wine Plant science Research project Building and measuring the quality of fine Australian sparkling wines, through identification of the impact compounds responsible for ‘autolytic character’ in sparkling wine, and novel winemaking technologies to hasten autolysis. This project will investigate whether the desirable ‘autolytic character’ of premium sparkling wine is due to yeast lysis or is … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Solving key industry bottlenecks for sea urchin roe enhancement This project aims to optimise initial harvest procedures of sea urchins so as to minimise initial mortality and loss of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Research project Global Masterclass Horticulture The Masterclass in Horticultural Business course was developed under the Hort Frontiers Leadership Fund and is aimed at fostering new … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 21 Mar 2016 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Fruits Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Improved tree and fruit nutrition for the Australian apple industry Research into optimising nitrogen-use efficiency has the potential to boost productivity in apple growing. This project is developing a multi-season … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 27 Nov 2015 - 29 Oct 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Studies on gastrointestinal nematodes of alpacas The health and productivity of alpacas can be compromised by gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs), resulting in substantial economic losses. Very limited … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Dec 2014 - 31 Aug 2018 Research organisation The University of Melbourne