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38 results for agronomy

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Rice variety nitrogen & agronomic management

This investment seeks to establish variety specific agronomy packages for current and future rice varieties with a focus on nitrogen …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2015 -
    30 Jul 2021

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

Minimising yield variability to maximise yield in a cotton farming system

The differences in cotton yield across different fields within one farm suggests variability in soil and/or management. This project …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    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), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), The University of Sydney (USYD), University of New England (UNE)

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

Supporting Southern Cotton Production Systems: Cotton Research Officer

The aim of this project is to collect detailed plant and crop data from research trials being conducted in southern …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Essential oils
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Optimisation of Lavender Oil

There is a current export demand of 50 tonne for quality Australian lavender oil. To meet demand and to provide consistent …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    24 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    La Trobe University

Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Harvest technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Accelerating Wattle Seed production for the Australian Native Food Industry

There are over 100 edible wattle species recognised across Australia and they grow in every ecosystem represented across the entire continent. …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    22 Jun 2020 -
    2 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    Australian Native Food Industry Limited

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Investigating phenology diversity in germplasm to optimise profitability from April sown oats

Current milling oat varieties have a restricted season length. While early to medium spring types are available (~8 days spread when …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2019 -
    31 Mar 2021

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Sheep & lamb
Research project

PGS Feeder Optimising irrigated clover

Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) is one of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)’s adoption programs, which will drive measurable, improved …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    17 Jan 2020 -
    30 Mar 2021

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie Franklin Pty Ltd

Multiple technology areas
Machinery & hardware Plant science
Research project

Implementing new technologies for assessing oaten hay yield and quality

There are current limitations for assessing biomass and quality traits in oaten hay breeding and agronomy research. The FieldExplorer is …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    28 Sep 2020 -
    30 Mar 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Nuts
Plant science
Research project

Hazelnut growth through the Implementation of the 2030 Strategic Blueprint

The hazelnut industry is emerging in Australia with approximately 350 tonnes produced in Australia by local growers. In contrast, 4,000 tonnes of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Jun 2020 -
    29 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    Hazelnut Growers of Australia Inc

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Research project

DAQ00194 - Building research capacity in the northern grains region - Queensland

This project will recruit and develop research capacity within the state department (DAFQ) to increase the level of R&…
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2014 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Harvest technology Machinery & hardware
Research project

Building new technologies for sustainable and profitable sub clover seed harvesting

This 3-year project aims to develop a prototype machine based on existing technology that overcomes the inefficiencies and environmental damage …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    24 Jun 2022 -
    30 May 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Oilseeds
Plant science
Research project

Optimised canola profitability understanding the relationship between physiolo

Canola is the most important oilseed and broadleaf rotation crop in Australia generating significant financial benefits and rotational gains through …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2014 -
    31 Dec 2019

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

CSA00056 - Developing farming systems for the LRZ of Western Australia

This project will research novel agronomy and soil water management practices to deliver increased profitability and reduced risk for farming …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2016 -
    31 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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)

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

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Data and AI IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware
Research project

Large scale automated visual yield estimation in table grape vineyards

This project aims to test automated visual yield technology on larger properties of early adopters that have dedicated staff to …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Apr 2023 -
    11 Jul 2024

  • Research organisation

    Australian Table Grape Association

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

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