Sugar Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Imagery Input management Robotics Research project Reducing herbicide usage on sugarcane farms in reef catchment areas with precise robotic weed control This project will extend the AutoWeed smart spot spraying technology to sugarcane, targeting grass and broadleaf weed species. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
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
Animal technology Research project Diagnostic imaging to reduce Thoroughbred racing fatality This study aims to investigate the imaging appearance of subclinical and/or clinical disease in the fetlocks of southeast Queensland … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 1 Dec 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cross industry Research project US00087 - A platform to interpret soil attributes to support profitable farming systems Profitable farming systems depend on high quality data, including soil data, to manage annual agronomic decisions affecting crop performance. Good … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Revisiting biological parameters and information used in the assessment of Commonwealth fisheries: a reality check and work plan for future proofing Much effort has been placed over the last couple of decades on the development of harvest strategies, stock assessments, risk … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 16 Feb 2020 - 16 Aug 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Real time monitoring of water quality and mechanisation of pond management to boost productivity and increase profit Aquaculture is conducted largely on experience often driven by “gut-feel” in response to biological demands and environmental constraints of production … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Synthesis of data to optimise yield potential of barley in Australian farming systems This investment aims to review existing research data gathered for barley production to develop strategies for improving productivity and identifying … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 3 Jan 2023 - 28 Jun 2024 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Other rural industries Research project Increasing producer use of the TAFCO online automatic weather stations Our project opens the door for producers to uptake new technology and increase knowledge, in turn producers will be able … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 May 2022 - 14 May 2023 Research organisation Tobacco & Associated Farmers Co-operative Limited
Cotton Input management Research project Economic Assessment of Australian Cotton Systems - What are the key drivers of profitability? Rising costs of production, increased climate variability impacting yield and quality, regulatory constraints and increased value of land all, contribute … Funded by Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) Project date 15 Mar 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 Research organisation AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
Research project Model impacts of extreme disruptions on production and profitability of small and emerging industries There have been increasing national and global incidences such as pandemic, bushfires, and trade war, causing extreme disruptions to businesses … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Eggs Research project Optimising performance. health, flock consistency and egg quality characteristics through management The Sustainability Framework Report 2019 raised opportunities to optimise performance, health, flock consistency and egg quality. Hen-house egg production can differ … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Eggs Research project Optimising performance, Health, flock consistency and egg quality characteristics through management The Sustainability Framework Report 2019 raised opportunities to optimise performance, health, flock consistency and egg quality. Hen-house egg production can differ … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 22 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2023 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Evaluation of a prototype vaccine for rattles in foals Rattles is a severe and potentially fatal disease of Thoroughbred foals, caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus equi. As the bacterium … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Jun 2023 - 15 Jun 2025 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Automation Crop protection Harvest technology Imagery Input management Plant science Research project Rice Extension Program The Rice Extension program is key to influencing and increasing the adoption of water saving technologies and other good management … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Dec 2021 - 30 Oct 2026 Research organisation SunRice