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Cereal grains Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Development of tools to accelerate nematode resistance gene deployment

Nematodes are important pathogens of cereal crops in Australia. This investment will explore sources of resistance to two major nematodes, …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    18 Mar 2017 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts
Input management
Research project

Healthy bee populations for sustainable pollination in horticulture

Insect pollinators are declining globally, threatening productivity in cropping systems. Our understanding of the role of different native pollinators, such …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Cotton
Research project

Building profitable farming systems for the future through increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) and optimising water use efficiency (WUE) in a changing climate

This project will investigate tactics integral to the future farming system: cover cropping, accumulation of soil organic carbon, and optimising water use efficiency.
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Dryland Cotton Research Association

Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

Wellbeing from pregnancy to racing- horse demographics

This project will demonstrate the outcomes of the 2014 foal crop and why a percentage of these foals did not commence …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2018 -
    12 Sep 2019

  • Research organisation

    The University of Melbourne

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)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Predicting weed seed dynamics in farming systems aligned to CFF00011

Understanding weed seed dynamics is an important aspect of integrated weed management programs. This investment will quantify the impact of …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Post-doctoral Fellowship: Understanding P dynamics and bioavailability in alkaline clay soils aligned to UQ00082.

This investment will use the large amount of current data on phosphorous utilisation to develop an interpretative framework that quantifies …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 May 2019 -
    30 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

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
Plant science
Research project

Optimising the management of manures in southern NSW cotton production

This project aims to assist cotton growers in the irrigated Riverina region of southern NSW better estimate how chicken and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2015 -
    30 Sep 2018

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

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

DAN00206 - Innovative approaches to managing subsoil acidity in the southern grain region

Subsoil acidity is a major constraint to crop productivity in the high rainfall zone (500-800 mm) of south-eastern Australia. Soil …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2015 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

Crop protection
Research project

Stem nematode in oats

Stem nematode can be very destructive to oaten hay and has been kept in check by the development of resistant …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    3 Sep 2020 -
    31 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Afourer mandarin management

This investment is developing best practice canopy management techniques that will improve long-term yields and minimise alternate bearing in Afourer …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    24 Jun 2020 -
    1 May 2024

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Input management
Research project

Updated nutrient response curves in the northern and southern regions

Soil testing is a key strategy in the efficient use of expensive fertiliser and other nutrient inputs. However, for soil …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Drought resilience

The aim of this project is to develop management strategies that irrigated, rain-dependent vineyards can apply during a drought to minimise the loss of yield and grape quality. This involves better understanding of vine and cover crop water use.
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Oilseeds
Plant science
Research project

Improving production of grower retained open pollinated canola seed using agronomic management to increase establishment in the MRZ and LRZ of the GRDC northern region.

The investment will characterise and evaluate agronomic management strategies that improve canola seed germination and vigour in addition to grower …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2019 -
    30 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Post-doctoral Fellowship - Managing soil constraints with On-Row Seeding Systems for the Low Rainfall Zone

Previous research has shown that repeated sowing of crops on the same row can enhance the micro-environment in which crops …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    2 Sep 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Data and AI
Research project

UB00006 - GRDC Online Farm Trials system – Phase 2

Online Farm Trials (OFT) is a web-based system that provides open and free access to on-farm, or field based, cropping …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    27 Jun 2016 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Federation University Australia

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

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

UMU00044 - Identifying low pH tolerance and effective rhizobia for wild Cicer to improve adaptation to acid sandy soils

Soil acidity restricts plant growth mainly due to the toxicity effects of Aluminium (Al) and Manganese (Mn). Deficiencies of Molybdenum (…
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2014 -
    31 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

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