Forestry Processing & packaging Research project Minimising market-limiting discolouration in appearance Tasmanian hardwood This project will investigate the cause of market-limiting, grey discolouration and ‘tyre track’ of Tasmanian Plantation Oak (Eucalyptus nitens), a … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wine Research project Australia’s changing competitiveness in global wine markets This investment reviews global beverage markets and winegrape production data to provide knowledge of the impact of trends in and … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Novel ingredients Research project Quantify Baseline value of Australian Collagen market This project will review the current Australian collagen marketplace and inform strategy development to increase market access and value-add in … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 20 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation Greenleaf Enterprises Pty Limited
Research project Improving carbon markets to increase farmer participation The objective of this project is to prepare a synthesis of the learnings to date related to farmers participation in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 2 Mar 2018 - 15 Apr 2019 Research organisation Australian National University (ANU)
Oilseeds Multiple technology areas Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Plant science Research project Australian Sesame Industry Production Research Program The Australian sesame industry is poised for a major expansion, driven by support from AgriFutures Australia and a collaborating group … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2028 Research organisation Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)
Vegetables Input management Research project Recycling SMS for fertiliser in a circular economy This investment is developing models for a spent mushroom substrate (SMS) circular economy by improving the value-proposition of SMS for … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 26 Jun 2022 - 30 Mar 2024 Research organisation Frontier Ag and Environment
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Real time monitoring of water quality and mechanisation of pond management to boost productivity and increase profit Aquaculture is conducted largely on experience often driven by “gut-feel” in response to biological demands and environmental constraints of production … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Cotton Processing & packaging Research project Scoping study: Identifying opportunities for blending cotton with high tech / novel textile materials Many new types of specialty man-made fibres are emerging offering a range of strong functional properties (eg super-high strength, super-high … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Honey bees Novel ingredients Research project Market and Production Potential for Australian Produced Propolis Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees produce from saliva, beeswax and the exude of tree buds, sap flows … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 9 Jul 2018 - 31 May 2019 Research organisation AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project 2018 marketing symposium to showcase innovative communication methods There remains a strong need for seafood producers (fishers and farmers) to understand current seafood market, supply chain and advances … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 May 2018 - 25 Oct 2018
Multiple industries Cross industry Fruits Wine Research project Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group - Market Expansion Initiative Hort Innovation is leading a collaboration between rural RDCs and commodity peak bodies across five sectors and leveraging industry-government partnerships … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 4 Aug 2022 - 30 Jul 2024
Sugar Research project Investigating potential for sugar industry participation in green markets The economic climate for the sugar industry in recent years has been challenging as international competition has suppressed process received … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Apr 2022 - 1 Nov 2022 Research organisation Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)
Other rural industries Research project National Market Development Program for the Australian Turf Industry This project assists growers in developing their skills, knowledge and businesses through a range of extension activities, including delivering training … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 1 Apr 2022
Research project Model impacts of extreme disruptions on production and profitability of small and emerging industries There have been increasing national and global incidences such as pandemic, bushfires, and trade war, causing extreme disruptions to businesses … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Assessing the effectiveness of artificial reefs and FADs in creating recreational opportunities for Tasmania’s recreational fishers The 2018 Tasmanian state Election Commitment ‘Taking Recreational Fishing and Boating to the Next Level’ has provided $1.0M over the next … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2023 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Animal technology Traceability Research project Opportunities for utilizing DNA-based technologies to enhance traceability and profitability in the Australian Red Meat industry Co-funded scoping project with the Food Agility CRC. Genotyping has potential as a traceability technology in the red meat industry. … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Jun 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)
Research project Objective 2: Impact of innovative sensing opportunities on industry preparedness (biosecurity) for pest, disease and weed incursions Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 10 Jun 2021 - 20 Dec 2021 Research organisation KPMG Australia
Wild catch fisheries Research project Opportunities and impacts of range extending scalefish species: understanding population dynamics, ecosystem impacts and management needs The response of different species to ocean warming is important as they underpin the structure and function of marine ecosystems … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 May 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Eggs Research project Optimising performance. health, flock consistency and egg quality characteristics through management The Sustainability Framework Report 2019 raised opportunities to optimise performance, health, flock consistency and egg quality. Hen-house egg production can differ … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Input management Plant science Traceability Research project Evaluation and positioning of dual purpose cereals for the export hay market Dual purpose wheat and barley hay are being investigated to provide exporters with a broader suite of fodder products and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 8 Nov 2022 - 16 Mar 2025 Research organisation Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd