Aquaculture Consumer health Research project Verification program for the use of 'Rapid Test Kits' to safeguard and grow the WA Shellfish Industry The production and sale of shellfish for human consumption in Western Australia (WA) is regulated through implementation of the Western … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 2 Sep 2018 - 30 Jan 2019 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Multiple industries Other rural industries Vegetables Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Ginger Chemical Minor Use Permit maintenance and research Ginger is predominantly grown in Australia in the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay–Burnett regions of Queensland. The area … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Jan 2023 - 29 Jun 2026 Research organisation Censeo Field and Lab Pty Ltd
Research project Carbon tax at border for Australian agriculture This project will include: Provide a sound methodology for evaluating the implications and effects of prospective policy responses and market … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 Jan 2023 - 5 Jun 2023 Research organisation Deloitte Access Economics
Multiple industries Cross industry Wild catch fisheries Research project Assessing the benefits of sea urchin processing waste as an agricultural fertiliser and soil ameliorant Urchin harvesting is currently the most significant urchin control measure with over 700 t of urchin being landed over the past … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 1 Nov 2020 - 29 Aug 2023 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Input management Research project Industry Development Grant_Madlen Kratz Beekeepers are unsure about how effective supplementary feeding is. When there is a lack of pollen because of the adverse … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 Oct 2020 - 15 Oct 2021 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Research project Aggregated Waste to Energy (W2E) A circular economy approach will be utilized to explore how waste to energy (W2E) facilities aggregating non-recyclable waste from … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 19 Aug 2019 - 2 Sep 2020 Research organisation All Energy Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Cotton Pork Poultry Sugar Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Biorefineries for profit - phase 2 The Biorefineries for Profit project is developing technologies to convert crop and crop-processing residues into high value animal feed supplements … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 26 Jul 2019 - 1 Jun 2022 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology
Fruits Research project National avocado industry communications program Carrying on from the National avocado industry communications program (AV15002), this investment ensures the Australian avocado industry remains up-to-date with … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 6 Dec 2018 - 6 Dec 2021
Other rural industries Machinery & hardware Research project Developing sesame dehulling processes for Australia The Australian sesame industry is set to emerge as a major industry for northern Australia on the back of non-shattering … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 Feb 2022 - 5 May 2023 Research organisation Savannah Ag Research Pty Ltd trading as Savannah Ag Consulting
Cross industry Research project A Common Approach to Sector-Level GHG Accounting for Australian Agriculture Australia has a National Greenhouse Gas Inventory, however commodity Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounts are being undertaken in a fragmented way … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Jun 2020 - 27 Feb 2023 Research organisation Agricultural Innovation Australia Ltd
Wild catch fisheries Research project Fisheries biology of Western Australian Salmon: improving our understanding of population dynamics in South Australia to enable quantitative stock assessments and improved fisheries management There is opportunity for the Western Australian Salmon Fishery in South Australia to expand into emerging national and international seafood … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 4 Jun 2019 - 27 Feb 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Research project Australian nursery industry communications program This investment ensures Australian nursery and garden growers and other industry stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the latest news, information … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 23 Nov 2018 - 23 Nov 2021
Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Assessment of gamma irradiation as a feasible method for treating prawns to inactivate White Spot Syndrome Virus White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) was confirmed in prawn farms on the Logan River in Moreton Bay Queensland. Subsequent investigations … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 24 Feb 2018 - 30 May 2019 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Research project Uncovering and minimising the impacts of global logistics disruption In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian AgriFood is facing challenges in managing and protecting itself from the impact … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 13 Apr 2021 - 12 Jul 2024 Research organisation KPMG Australia
Cross industry Research project Quantifying trust in agricultural value chains Trust is an essential enabling factor for the smooth and efficient operation of agricultural value chains (AVCs). It is critical … Funded by Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC) Project date 1 Aug 2019 - 1 Jul 2021 Research organisation Australian Farm Institute (AFI)
Nuts Research project Almond Industry Californian Study Tour 2022 In 2022, this project is supporting eight Australian almond industry participants to travel to California to explore the latest R&… Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 6 Dec 2022 - 15 Apr 2023 Research organisation Almond Board of Australia
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Research project Smart Farm Dashboard Expand our micro climate sensors to build a more comprehensive farm picture by July 2022.Build and Deploy more Dendrometers on … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 May 2022 - 16 May 2023 Research organisation Corinda State High School
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
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Disease surveillance and related diagnostics for the Australian grains industry (NSW) This 1 year 9 month project will support NSW grain growers to minimise the impact of crop diseases (winter cereals, winter pulse … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Multiple industries Honey bees Other rural industries Research project Support commercial beekeepers in trialling the use of technologies to capture, analyse and share data (including provenance and traceability) and to determine the value of that data to their businesse The project will introduce the group to various technologies and these systems will assist the capturing of in-field data, sharing … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 May 2022 - 29 Apr 2024 Research organisation Meridian Agriculture Pty Ltd