Fruits Machinery & hardware Research project Demonstration of fruit scanning technology to Australian prune growers to improve their commercial viability. This project will support the pace of growers’ adoption of new technology through: • information provided at the technology … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 May 2022 - 16 May 2023 Research organisation Australian Prune Industry Association Inc
Beef cattle Research project Cattle Heat Load Toolbox 2019 to 2021 The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has requested the ongoing operational aspects of the heat load forecast service delivery trialling … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Jun 2019 - 30 Nov 2021
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Delivering a step change in agronomic management of export oaten hay in SA and Vic Oaten hay is a major export fodder produced in Australia. Hay management practices to increase yield and quality traits of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Dec 2023 - 20 Apr 2027 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Other rural industries Research project Development of a RD&E Plan for Kakadu Plum industries The project's goal is to create five-year RD&E Plan for the Australian Kakadu Plum sectors from 2023/24 to 2028/29. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Dec 2022 - 25 Jul 2023 Research organisation Consulting & Implementation Services Pty Ltd
Dairy Research project Updated Marginal Abatement Cost Curve Marginal abatement cost (MAC) curves are a commonly used policy tool that indicate the potential for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission abatement and associated costs. This project's objective is to provide a robust decision-making framework through an updated MAC to inform scaled adoption of GHG emissions reduction solutions on dairy farms. Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Dairy Australia
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Multiple technology areas Food processing technology Processing & packaging Research project An audit of plastic use in the fishing and aquaculture sectors A major challenge facing the Australian seafood industries is the lack of baseline data to support plastic usage trends. It … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 12 Feb 2021 - 29 Jun 2021
Dairy Research project Milk Price Monitor The Milk Price Margin Project aims to enhance Australian dairy farmers’ financial and legal literacy and risk planning skills in … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Dairy Australia
Cross industry Automation Research project Smarter Irrigation 2: Beyond Water Smart - Advancing Dairy Irrigation System Performance Currently key irrigation decisions such as start-up time, scheduling interval, irrigation depth and system performance (uniformity and energy efficiency) are … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2019 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Beef cattle Multiple technology areas Input management Machinery & hardware Research project Feedlot Industry Training Course Development – Feeding and Milling modules MLA and ALFA are collaboratively executing a Feedlot Career Development and Training pathway. ALFA has identified that training in “Feed … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Jun 2021 - 21 Aug 2022
Dairy Research project Clinical mastitis treatment decision tool Optimising the management of a cow with clinical mastitis is crucial for the cow’s welfare, for ongoing milk production … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2024
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Data and AI IoT & smart-farming Research project Connecting Rice Research to the Internet of Things and beyond This project will support producers on their Agtech journey by removing risks associated with identifying the correct IoT sensor networks … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 May 2022 - 15 May 2023 Research organisation Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd
Fruits Research project Growers' skills and knowledge development of advanced digital irrigation telemetry monitoring technologies. Various digital telemetry soil moisture in monitoring devices are commercially available.These devices can deliver great management benefits in time-saving (… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2021 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Sunraysia Citrus Growers Incorporated
Dairy Research project Dairy Up project 2b: Unlocking the potential of the cow - longevity: age and parity years 2 to 4 This project will build on earlier work investigating the risk factors for reduced longevity in Australian dairy cow herds. It … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Apr 2021 - 30 Dec 2024 Research organisations Dairy Australia, Scibus, The University of Sydney (USYD)
Beef cattle Multiple technology areas Input management Machinery & hardware Research project Feedlot Industry Training Course Development – Feed Truck Module MLA and ALFA are collaboratively executing a Feedlot Career Development and Training pathway. ALFA has identified that training in “Feed … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 10 Dec 2020 - 14 Sep 2021
Beef cattle Multiple technology areas Input management Machinery & hardware Research project Feedlot Industry Training Course Development – Feed Loader Module MLA and ALFA are collaboratively executing a Feedlot Career Development and Training pathway. ALFA has identified that training in “Feed … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 10 Dec 2020 - 14 Sep 2021
Research project Agricultural Health and Safety Statistics This project aims to track annual statistics on farm deaths and injuries. Agriculture is recognised as a highly dangerous sector … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Mar 2018 - 10 Jan 2019 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Research project Advancing women's leadership across the Australian Horticultural Sector - Pool 2 This investment provides women in the horticulture industry the opportunity to apply for leadership development courses. The scholarship funding delivered … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 22 Dec 2016 - 21 Dec 2021
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Future oysters CRC-P: New Technologies to Improve Sydney Rock Oyster Breeding and Production In the past, hatcheries producing the Sydney Rock Oyster (SRO) have had challenges with specific production aspects, impacting hatchery operation … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 29 Sep 2016 - 30 Aug 2019 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Pork Animal technology Research project Amino acid balance and appetition in weaned pigs It is a common practice for producers to include excess levels of some amino acids in pig diets to minimise … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 7 Apr 2021
Cereal grains Research project Community Trust in Rural Industries - Grains Industry Focal Study While it is proposed that this focal study focuses on the grains industry, there is scope to explore how other … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 10 Oct 2021 - 12 Jun 2022 Research organisation Reflexivity Pty Ltd