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Honey bees
Plant science
Research project

ANU - Secure Pollination for more productive agriculture (RnD4Profit-15-02-035)

Quantification of pollinator impacts on crop yields that assists adoption of pollinator services by growers including the establishment of vegetation …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jan 2017 -
    3 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    Australian National University (ANU)

Honey bees
Plant science
Research project

UNE - Secure Pollination for more productive agriculture (RnD4Profit-15-02-035)

Quantification of pollinator impacts on crop yields that assists adoption of pollinator services by growers including the establishment of vegetation …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2016 -
    3 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Sheep & lamb
Input management
Research project

The Sense in Supplementation

This Producer Demonstration Site will show producers that supplementation of lambs on finishing crop and pasture systems can significantly increase …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    28 Feb 2019 -
    30 Jul 2023

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Developing more informed decisions for management of infertile sandy soils in the southern Mallee region

This investment aims to complete research into the potential impacts of soil amelioration and herbicide residues on crop production on …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2020 -
    31 May 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Fruits
Research project

Kiwi Fruit Yield Predicition

This project will deliver predictive models of fruit yield count and fruit sizing for kiwi fruit crops to reduce waste from over-production and reduce costs from under-production, better aligning supply and demand.
  • Funded by

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    31 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Beef cattle
Research project

North Coast Grazing Maize Group

This Producer Demonstration Site will demonstrate that directly grazing a standing corn crop is an economically viable, and agronomically sound, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2019 -
    30 May 2024

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Local Land Services (NSW LLS)

Sheep & lamb
Research project

Forage systems for optimal weaning management

This Producer Demonstration Site will demonstrate the benefits of using a forage crop pasture mix during weaning for prime lamb …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    25 Jun 2018 -
    25 Nov 2022

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Growing robust avocados

This project is increasing the quality of Australian avocado production by supporting the industry to grow robust produce through targeting …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    20 Jun 2022 -
    8 Jan 2025

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

De-risking, commercial validation & value maximisation of Plantago in the ORIA.

This investment provides R&D to establish Plantago as a commercial crop option in the Ord River Irrigation Area (…
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    25 Jun 2020 -
    29 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    RJ AGRICULTURAL SERVICES PTY LTD (T/A RAITECH)

Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Integrated Farming systems in the medium rainfall zone of Southern Australia

This investment aims to provide growers and advisors with information on the rotational value of break crop or legume pasture …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    20 Jul 2020 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Cotton
Research project

Cotton Map

This initiative provides ongoing support for an online tool that enables cotton growers to communicate the location of cotton to …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Sheep & lamb
Research project

Fodder Systems and Feed Gaps

This Producer Demonstration Site aims to demonstrate an economical alternative fodder crop system to increase weight gain in weaner lambs, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    31 Mar 2020 -
    15 Sep 2023

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)

Beef cattle
Research project

Weaner to yearling production pays off

This Producer Demonstration Site will demonstrate that high quality forage crop and perennial pasture systems can be utilised to meet …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2018 -
    30 Jul 2022

Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

HONOURS: Nutrient stratification in the soil under irrigated and dryland cotton systems in contrasting soil types

Continuous cropping and management systems, such as no-till, or minimum-till, can lead to non-uniform distribution of some nutrients at various …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2021 -
    31 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Australian Pastures Genebank (14/15 - 17/18) [See PRJ-09988]

AgriFutures (then RIRDC's) contribution to the Australian Pastures Genebank to strategically acquire, document, conserve, maintain and distribute plant genetic resources …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Dec 2013 -
    30 Jul 2018

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

Unite dragon fruit growers to strengthen industry governance and R&D capacity

This project aims to foster the establishment of an incorporated association of Australian dragon fruit growers. The project will …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    27 Feb 2021 -
    31 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)

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

BA- Australian Grains Genebank 2017-2022

The Australian Grains Genebank (AGG) represents the national, consolidated deposit of all major grains germplasm collections. The AGG has a …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

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