Sugar Automation Research project Smarter Irrigation 2: Improved irrigation system selection and operation for increased sugarcane productivity and profitability Irrigation management is critical to the profitability and economic sustainability of Australia’s 166,000ha of irrigated sugarcane. Factors such as … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2019 - 30 May 2022 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Irrigation Research and Extension Committee (IREC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Fruits Crop protection Research project Improved management of charcoal rot of strawberry This project aims to help tackle charcoal rot, reducing its occurrence and related losses and costs for the Australian strawberry … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Aug 2017 - 1 Oct 2020 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Wool Input management Research project Exclusion Fencing Construction Unit Management The Exclusion Fencing Construction Unit, being an infrastructure unit comprised of machinery and equipment including a Caterpillar 910 wheeled Loader, Hydraulic … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Apr 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)
Beef cattle Animal technology Research project Effectiveness of enzyme formulations for removing dags on cattle in feedlots Dags are a major issue to the Australian and international feedlot industry causing significant costs to feedlots and processors, water … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 May 2021 - 1 Dec 2023
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Data and AI Processing & packaging Research project DEXA and CT prediction of retail beef cuts By establishing the relationships between DEXA and CT measurements and beef cut weights from a range of retail cut specifications, … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Jun 2019 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation Murdoch University
Beef cattle Research project Feed intake measurement of cattle This project is to extend the cover of variable costs of recording feed intake for Angus and Hereford BIN projects. … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Pork Multiple technology areas Machinery & hardware Renewable energy Research project Understanding Energy in Pig Production Energy sources such as electricity, fuel and gas are a significant cost for pork producers, as prices have risen by 25 … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Mar 2018 - 1 May 2018 Research organisation Australian Pork (APL)
Sugar Input management Research project SIX EASY STEPS - continuing perspectives in time and space The objective of this project is to update and further refine the SIX EASY STEPS program, which is currently accepted as a best practice for nutrient management in the Australian sugar industry. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 1 Feb 2022 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland
Beef cattle Multiple technology areas Animal technology Machinery & hardware Research project Feedlot Career Development and Training Strategy - cattle transport course This project will produce seven training modules covering Cattle Transport as part of the Feedlot Career Development and Training Pathway being developed by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Australian Lot Feeders Association (ALFA). ALFA has identified that training in cattle transport is a high priority. Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 Research organisation Canopi Online Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Export Certification Framework Project The Export Certification Framework Project will develop a comprehensive Export Certification Framework (ECF) and accompanying evidence base to drive better … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 10 Oct 2019 - 16 Jul 2020
Cross industry Research project Grazing bytes Improving pasture production and utilisation and savings on labour costs provide significant opportunities to improve the profitability and productivity of … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 31 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Murdoch University
Beef cattle Research project Heat load forecast service 2018-19 PROJECT: This project covers the operating costs of trialling the heat load forecast service (CHLT) for the 2018-19financial year, … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2019
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Crop protection Research project RDP00015 - Grain Weeds Advisory Committee The Grain Weeds Advisory Committee will work to provide integrated weed management strategies for the major crop-weed threats to Australian … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2015 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Pinion Advisory Trust
Dairy Research project Milk Value Education Series The objective of the project is to develop farmer capability to better understand their production costs and overall profitability and … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2026
Forestry Crop protection Research project Development and implementation of forest health and biosecurity systems and protocols based on quantitative pest risk and economic impact assessment This project will document and develop an understanding of the potential for pests to spread under a range of introduction … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 4 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of South Australia (UniSA)
Research project Agricultural Health and Safety Statistics 2019 This project tracks 2019 annual statistics on farm deaths and injuries. It assesses data from the National Coroner's Information System and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 25 Jun 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Diploma of Meat Processing Scholarship Program FY19 This project is for the awarding of up to 12 scholarships to employees from red meat processing companies over an eighteen-month … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 1 May 2018 - 16 Dec 2019 Research organisation National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)
Vegetables Crop protection Research project An IPM extension program - onion and potato This project for the onion and potato growing and processing industries has a focus on integrated pest management (IPM). Its … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 2 Dec 2016 - 1 Dec 2021
Pork Input management Research project Lysine titration in finisher pigs - commerical validation The modern pig has an increased requirement for amino acids relative to energy to allow building of protein for lean … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 10 Dec 2012 - 1 Oct 2013 Research organisation CHM Alliance Pty Ltd
Pork Animal technology Research project Optimising the duration of betaine supplementation in pig production Betaine is a conditional supplement used in pig production which has been found to enhance growth of pigs, thereby reducing … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 14 Nov 2018 - 15 Feb 2021