Research project Space based technology opportunities for the rural sector This project will scan, review and consolidate information on the potential of three main components of space-based technologies – remote … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 26 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 Research organisation Australian National University (ANU)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Measuring, interpreting and monitoring economic productivity in commercial fisheries The use of productivity analysis provides an useful approach to measure and monitor performance in fisheries. It allows a broad … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Jan 2020 - 27 Feb 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Aquaculture technology Research project Various NCCP Operations case studies for the Mid Murray region, and Murray and Murrumbidgee river systems and GIS support for two other NCCP case studies (Lachlan and Loch 1 - Loch 3) The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is leading the National Carp Control Plan (NCCP), which aims to explore the … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 26 May 2019 - 29 Aug 2019 Research organisation The Wedge Group Pty Ltd
Sugar Input management Research project Characterising nitrogen-use efficiency in sugarcane This project will build on previous research evaluating the genetic variation in N response in the field and characterising traits that contribute to nitrogen-use efficiency. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland
Vegetables Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Optimising chemical and cultural management of onion white rot Onion White Rot (OWR) is a highly destructive fungal disease of commercial onion crops in Australia. This project seeks to improve current control methods for OWR and develop a pre-plant soil DNA test to identify disease risk prior to planting. Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 12 Feb 2021 - 29 Jun 2026 Research organisation Arvensis Research
Pulse grains Plant science Research project Development of lupin molecular markers tagging yield QTL genes and yield-related Lupin is the most important grain legume in Australia for acid, well drained, light textured soils in southern Australia. It … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Developing Appropriate Stunning Methods for Halal Slaughter of Water Buffalo This project aims to develop recommendations and guidelines for the effective stunning in Halal and non Halal produced Buffalo to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2014 - 29 Nov 2019 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project MINTRAC Provision of Research and Adoption Services to Red Meat Processors FY20 This project is for the provision of a range of research and adoption services relating to the industry training system … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 Jul 2019 - 15 Jun 2020 Research organisation National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)
Wild catch fisheries Data and AI Research project Reducing the Number of Undefined Species in Future Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports: Phase Two - training in the assessment of data-poor stocks The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS) Reports bring together available biological, catch and effort information to determine the status … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 4 Feb 2018 - 29 Sep 2018 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Aquaculture technology Research project Review of domestic commercial vessel safety legislation The review of domestic commercial vessel safety legislation brings several benefits to the Australian seafood industry. Firstly, it allows for … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 29 Apr 2022 - 19 Aug 2022 Research organisation NMAC (SA) Pty Ltd
Forestry Input management Research project Improved tools to predict fertiliser response and profitability in softwood plantations across Australia. Component 2: Eastern Australia ProFert is a decision support tool for assisting plantation growers in predicting growth responses to and financial performance of fertiliser … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 3 Dec 2018 - 28 Feb 2022
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project Post-doctoral Fellowship - Crop lower limit: Root water extraction responses to soil properties as key to variability in PAWC - aligned to CSP00210 This investment will provide research aimed at quantifying soil and crop effects on Crop Lower Limits (CLL - the amount … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Input management Research project Regional soil testing guidelines for the northern grains region The national database "Making Better Fertiliser Decisions for Crops" has identified large gaps in knowledge regarding soil nutrient-yield … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2012 - 30 Jul 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Multiple industries Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Research project C4Milk final phase The objective of the C4Milk research program is to increase milk yield (L/cow) by at least 10% and decrease … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2026
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)
Dairy Research project DiaryHIGH2 - NRDC Welfare Research and Development The objective of the project is to reduce the number of non-replacement dairy calves slaughtered in Tasmania at an early … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Oct 2020 - 20 Jun 2025
Beef cattle Input management Research project Feedlot energy efficiency and cost reduction This project will update the current energy use practices and costs in the Australian feedlot industry. This will include how … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Oct 2018 - 1 Nov 2019 Research organisation All Energy Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Beef cattle Cereal grains Other rural industries Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Data and AI Research project Supporting better decision-making through increasing farmers data-based knowledge This project aims to increase the adoption of soil moisture probes and weather stations to provide farmers with data-based knowledge … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Apr 2023 - 5 Sep 2024 Research organisation Facey Group
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Renewable energy Research project Can freshwater plants act as a feed supplement to reduce methane emissions from cattle? Farmers seeking to develop Soils Carbon Projects based upon the drawdown of CO2e through vigorous plant growth must offset … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 12 Dec 2022 Research organisation Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))
Multiple industries Cotton Wool Traceability Research project Australian Participation in the European Union Product Environmental Footprint Technical Advisory Board The EU has, since 2015, been developing an life cycle assessment (LCA)-based approach for assessing the environmental impact of consumer … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Dec 2022 Research organisations Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)